Psychotherapist

Longdon Park School; Egginton CP; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational institution in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Psychotherapist to join their Clinical Team. You will develop individualized assessment and intervention plans for students with complex needs, ensuring their well-being. Responsibilities include adhering to professional standards, reporting on interventions, and supporting staff training. Essential qualifications include a Level 7 degree and over 2 years of relevant experience. This permanent role offers flexible benefits and competitive salary.

Benefits

Professional support network

Contributory pension

Employee Rewards Hub

Career pathways and development

Cycle to Work scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a specific discipline, Level 7.
• Registered member of HCPC, BACP, or equivalent.
• More than 2 years’ experience in a therapeutic setting.
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans.
• Provide holistic support for pupils.
• Adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare documentation and detailed reports.
• Collaborate with the clinical team for service development.

Skills

Assessment and intervention planning

Holistic therapeutic support

Regulatory guidelines adherence

Report writing

Collaborative working

Multi-professional teamwork

Experience with neurodivergence

Education

Degree qualification at Level 7

Tools

Clinical documentation

Job description

Job Overview

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a "Great Place to Work" for the 5th year running? This role requires a Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Team at Longdon Park School.

Location: Longdon Park School - Derbyshire DE65 6GU

Salary: Up to £52,000 FTE DOE

Hours: 15 hours per week, 2 days a week, days to be confirmed

Contract: Permanent – Term Time only

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Team based at Longdon Park School. In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment, and intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. A significant element of this role will be working alongside the onsite clinical team to continue to develop the clinical service provision, including providing support and training to staff and parents.

Key Responsibilities

As a Psychotherapist you will:

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.
• Provide holistic therapeutic support, ensuring pupils are safe, comfortable and healthy.
• Adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions.
• Prepare relevant documentation, including detailed reports.
• Collaborate with the onsite clinical team to develop the service provision and deliver staff and parent support and training.
• Work independently while providing supervision as required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary, multi‑professional working teams within the designated specialty.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification in a specific discipline, Level 7.
• Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP.
• An integrative therapist, CBT informed.
• More than 2 years’ experience; not newly qualified.
• Specialist education setting experience – working therapeutically within a school/child and adolescent setting preferred.
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
• Experience working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs).
• Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision.
• Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within the designated specialty.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Benefits and Rewards

• Professional support network.
• Contributory pension.
• Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers.
• Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team.
• The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well‑being centre.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" Programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Salary Finance.
• Flexible benefits scheme that allows you to adjust your benefits to suit you.
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

EEO Statement

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Contact Information

For further information on this role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact [e-mail].

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