Senior Psychotherapist

Outcomes First Group; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Psychotherapist to join their clinical team at Red Moor School. The role focuses on delivering tailored assessments and therapeutic interventions for pupils with complex needs. Candidates should be registered psychotherapists with experience and a passion for improving the lives of vulnerable individuals. This position offers a competitive salary up to £49k, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and professional development.

Benefits

Professional support network

Contributory Pension

Employee Rewards Hub

Career pathways and development team

Flexible benefits scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Implement a holistic, therapeutic approach.
• Work with the onsite clinical team to develop services.

Skills

Registered Integrative/Play/Drama/Art/Psychotherapist/CBT/Person Centred Psychotherapist

Clear and concise report writing

Experience with neurodivergent individuals

Ability to work independently under supervision

Education

Registered member of HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Team based at Red Moor 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 our 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.

Qualifications

• Registered Integrative/Play/Drama/Art/Psychotherapist/CBT/Person Centred Psychotherapist
• 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 (eg, 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

When it comes to looking after our pupils 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

Red Moor School – Lanlivery PL30 5BT

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running. 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. 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.

Pay & Working Hours

Up to £49k FTE DOE Full Time

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We are taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there's never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Responsibilities

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.

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 schemeYour Wellbeing Matters Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• Flexible benefits scheme that allows you to adjust your benefits to suit you.
• You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.