Psychotherapist

Acorn Care and Education; Stretton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational care provider in Stretton is seeking an experienced Psychotherapist to join their Clinical Team. The role involves delivering tailored assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs, implementing therapeutic approaches to enhance their well-being. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and be registered with recognized professional bodies. This position offers a permanent contract within a supportive environment designed for personal and career development.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Employee Rewards Hub

Career pathways and a learning team

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in relevant discipline required.
• Registered member of appropriate professional bodies.
• Experience with individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Implement a therapeutic approach to support pupils.
• Prepare documentation and reports for clinical duties.

Skills

Report writing

Independent work

Experience with neurodivergence

Multi-professional teamwork

Education

Degree qualification in specific discipline

Registered with HCPC, BACP, etc.

Job description

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?

Job Title: Psychotherapist

Location: The Shires – Stretton / Meadows View School, East Midlands (covering both sites)

Salary: up to £50,000 FTE DOE

Hours: 3 – 5 days per week, days to be agreed

Contract: Permanent – Term Time only

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Team based at The Shires – Stretton / Meadows View 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.

Our well-established multidisciplinary Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

We strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Psychotherapist who shares our vision – to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location Details

Bestwood Village School

Meadows View School

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualification in specific discipline.
• Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP.
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
• Experience of 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 designated speciality.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.

What’s in it for you?

You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of people and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

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.

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]

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 successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.