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Mental Health Practitioner - Canterbury Are you passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people? A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their dynamic, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.</li> <li>Support pupils presenting with anxiety, trauma, attachment needs, and emotional dysregulation.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies.</li> <li>Create tailored wellbeing plans and monitor progress.</li> <li>Provide staff with strategies to support emotional needs in the classroom.</li> <li>Contribute to whole-school mental health and wellbeing initiatives.</li> </ul> Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students. £85 - £95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only. You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship. On site parking included. To be a Mental Health Practitioner - Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: Become a Mental Health Practitioner today! Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Mental Health Practitioner

Clinical Psychologist (Full-Time, Term Time Only) Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team at a specialist school that supports children and young people with autism, complex learning needs, and associated social, emotional, and behavioural differences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist who is committed to improving outcomes for neurodiverse students through evidence based assessment, intervention, and collaborative practice. Working closely with school leaders, teachers, and therapeutic professionals, you will play a key role in shaping an emotionally nurturing and psychologically informed learning environment. Role Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions, developing psychological formulations and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct detailed psychological assessments, including cognitive, emotional, and behavioural profiles, to support individualised learning and care plans.</li> <li>Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions that promote students' emotional regulation, resilience, and mental health.</li> <li>Provide one-to-one and group therapeutic support where appropriate.</li> <li>Offer consultation, guidance, and training to teachers, support staff, and leadership teams to enhance understanding of autism, trauma, attachment, and neurodevelopmental profiles.</li> <li>Prepare clear and comprehensive psychological reports, communicating findings and recommendations to staff, parents, and external professionals.</li> <li>Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and best practice within the school's psychological and therapeutic framework.</li> <li>Supervise and support Assistant Psychologists and contribute to staff training and reflective practice sessions.</li> <li>Participate in service development, research, and audit projects to improve the quality and impact of provision.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with families, carers, and outside agencies to ensure holistic and consistent support for each young person.</li> <li>Manage a team of assistant psychologists, counselling therapist, and occupational therapists.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (HCPC registered).</li> <li>Significant experience working as a Clinical Psychologist with children and young people, ideally in educational, CAMHS, or specialist settings.</li> <li>Experience of assessing and supporting young people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.</li> <li>Skilled in psychological formulation, therapeutic intervention, and multi-agency working.</li> <li>A sound understanding of trauma-informed, attachment-aware, and neuro affirmative practice.</li> <li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.</li> <li>Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting pupil well-being.</li> </ul> In Return, You Will Receive: <ul> <li>The opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment with access to excellent facilities.</li> <li>Professional autonomy to shape psychological practice and influence whole-school well-being strategies.</li> <li>Regular clinical supervision, CPD opportunities, and access to training to support ongoing professional development.</li> <li>The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs.</li> </ul> Please "Apply Now" or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and professional reference vetting.

Clinical Psychologist

<ul><li>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!Click this link to view a map of our placement schools:Placement Map</li><li>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</li><li>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</li><li>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that isenhanced, checked forchildren's and adult's barred list, and isregistered on the Update Service.</li></ul>Counsellorson Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.<ul><li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement .</li><li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li><li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.</li><li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li><li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li><li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li><li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.</li><li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li></ul> Counting your hoursAll clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. However if you need to gain clinical hours for your course, we would strongly advise that you check your course tutor as to whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience of working with Children and Young People, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement.Diversity and InclusionPlace2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in. About You You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:<ul><li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 - 12 months.</li><li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li></ul>We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply. Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details. About Us Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people.Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child's ability to engage in school life. Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system. Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build 'mentally healthy' schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.We continue to pilot, trial and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The Princess of Walesis our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children,familiesand schools we support. We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassionand creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK's most vulnerable children and families.Our values:We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do:Compassion - We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders.Integrity - We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.Perseverance - We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.Creativity - We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.

Counsellor on Placement Leeds

VACANCY: Survivor Space Oxfordshire - Adult's Counsellor December 17, 2025 Job title: Adult's CounsellorRole summary: The Survivor Space Counselling and Groups Service currently supports people of all genders aged 12 and over who have been affected by sexual violence. This role is to work with survivors who are adults aged over 18 years. The service currently offers a weekly online Drop-in group; Psychoeducation sessions; Counselling and a Neurodiverse group. The counselling service offers up to 12 sessions of counselling. Please ask if you have further questions before applying. All staff and volunteers attend the Survivor Space Core training when available. The Adult Counsellor will work on a week day from East Oxford offering face-to-face counselling. The remaining hours can be worked from home and from our other counselling hubs throughout the county. This can be on days to suit the counsellor in agreement with the Clinical Lead and needs of the service. The Counsellor will be required to attend the Counselling and Groups Team meeting online, Wednesday morning at 9am (usually 30-45 mins) and will also attend at least 1.5 hrs of supervision per month, and a 1-hour Line management meeting per month (online).About the Group: This is an exciting time to join Survivor Space Oxfordshire as we start our new Lottery funded project. Survivor Space Oxfordshire has been supporting and empowering survivors of sexual violence in Oxfordshire since 1979. Until 2024 we were known as the Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC). We enable survivors to take control of their recovery in a person-centred way, improving mental and physical wellbeing, and raising future aspirations. We provide independent, free and confidential services in an environment where survivors can receive trauma-informed, specialist support from our experienced and friendly team of staff and volunteers. Survivor Space believes that sexual violence is both a cause and consequence of women's inequality and discrimination and we therefore work within a feminist empowerment model and Rape Crisis ethos which informs our activities and the way in which we deliver our services.Job location: East Oxford and onlineApplications close on: 19th January 2026Contract is: 4 years fixed term until February 2030

VACANCY: Survivor Space Oxfordshire - Adult's Counsellor

Counsellor on Placement Manchester

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 6th year running? Job Title: PsychotherapistLocation: The Shires - Stretton / Meadows View School, East Midlands (covering both sites) Salary: up to £50,000 FTE DOEHours: 3 - 5 days per week, days to be agreedContract: Permanent - Term Time only About the roleWe 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 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.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: The Shires - Stretton / Meadows View School, East Midlands Bestwood Village School Meadows View School About the GroupOutcomes 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit: Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Degree qualification in specific discipline.</li><li>Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP</li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities</li><li>Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs)</li><li>Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision</li><li>Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated speciality</li><li>Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting</li></ul>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<ul><li>Professional support network</li><li>Contributory Pension</li><li>Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers</li><li>Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team</li><li>The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" Programme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Salary Finance</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme that allows you to adjust your benefits to suit you.</li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.</li></ul>For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: 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 DBSWe 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.Vacancy ID 297037

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