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<h2>Job overview</h2><ul><li>Location:			Farnborough, Hampshire  <br></li><li>Working Pattern: 		16 hours per week, term time only<br></li><li>Start date: 			January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter<br></li><li>Application Deadline: 	9am Monday 01 December 2025<br></li><li>Interview date:		09 December 2025<br></li><li>Salary:  			Management Grade 2.A £19,609.92 pro rata term time only (£57,461 FTE)<br></li></ul>The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently four academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School, Frimley C o E Junior School and St Marks C of E School.<br><br>Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:<br>○	‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted <br>○	Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;<br>○	Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;<br>○	Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;<br>○	Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.<br><br><b>The Role:<br></b>We are seeking a dynamic individual with proven experience in managing teams who is ready to embrace the challenge of leading and developing a vital service within our college community. Our counselling provision is delivered by a dedicated team of qualified counsellors during term time, supported by volunteer hours from counselling students on placement. The team is further strengthened by three Clinical Supervisors, who provide professional supervision to our volunteers. As Lead Counsellor, you will take responsibility for managing all aspects of the service, ensuring it operates to the highest standards of ethical and professional practice in line with BACP and AUCC Guidelines. This is a role that demands vision, organisation and the ability to support others—qualities that will enable you to guide the team effectively and foster an inclusive environment.<br><br>You will play a critical role in helping students reach their full potential by actively promoting inclusion, identifying barriers to participation and learning and working to remove them. Your leadership will ensure that the counselling service not only meets professional standards but also makes a tangible difference in the lives of young people.<br><br>This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, values collaboration and is motivated by the chance to shape a service that empowers students. If you are ready to bring energy, expertise and commitment to a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.<br><br>Interviews:		Tuesday 9th December 2025<br><br>If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on <a href="mailto:team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk" target="_blank">team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk</a>.<br>Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to <a href="mailto:recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk</a> by 9am 01 December 2025.<br><br>Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.<br>The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.<br><br>Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role.  Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.<br><br>We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. <br>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.<br><br><br><br><br><br>

Lead Counsellor

<h2>Job overview</h2><b>School Counsellor &amp; Lead Practitioner (Therapy Lead)<br></b><b>Reporting to:</b> Principal<br><b>Working Pattern: </b>Part Time 2 – 4 days per week (Term Time) / Open to Job Share <br><b>Location:</b> Arco Academy, Camberwell Leisure Centre<br><br><b>About Arco Academy<br></b>Arco Academy is an independent alternative provision school in Camberwell, London, specialising in sports. We provide tailored education for students referred by mainstream schools and local authorities, with a strong focus on pastoral care and holistic development.<br><br>Our vision is to unlock every student’s potential through a creative curriculum that supports academic progress, wellbeing, and personal growth. Alongside academic learning, we encourage participation in sports, life skills development, and positive community relationships.<br><br>We value and invest in our staff through CPD, wellbeing initiatives, and professional support, recognising their vital role in our students’ success. Diversity and individuality are celebrated across our school community.<br>Arco Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.<br><b><br></b><b>Role Overview<br></b>The School Counsellor &amp; Lead Practitioner will lead the delivery of a high-quality, trauma-informed therapeutic offer that supports pupil wellbeing and enhances teaching and learning across Arco Academy.<br><br>The postholder will provide direct counselling and therapy to pupils, lead the therapeutic team, coordinate reflective practice and supervision, contribute to inclusion strategy and safeguarding, and lead on CPD and professional development for staff.<br><br>They will be both a practitioner and a strategic leader - ensuring the highest standards of therapeutic care and inclusion while supporting the growth and development of the Academy’s counselling and wellbeing provision.<br><b><br></b><b>Scope of Services</b>•	Assessment &amp; Intervention - Assess pupil needs, design and implement intervention plans, and provide individual/group counselling, including crisis intervention where required.<br>•	Collaboration &amp; Consultation - Work with teachers, parents, administrators, and external agencies to support pupil wellbeing and inclusion, and provide consultation to staff on mental health and behaviour.<br>•	Reporting &amp; Documentation - Maintain accurate and confidential records, and provide reports on counselling outcomes, specialism, and emerging trends.<br>•	Professional Development &amp; CPD - Lead CPD sessions for staff on wellbeing and inclusion, while engaging in ongoing professional development.<br>•	Strategic Inclusion Support - Contribute to school-wide policies and strategies that promote safeguarding, mental health, and inclusion.<br>•	Volunteer &amp; Student Support - Recruit, onboard, and support the development of volunteers or student therapists provided by Arco, enhancing service capacity and increasing the number of students supported.<br><b><br></b><b>Deliverables</b>•	Pupil Assessments &amp; Plans - Completion of needs assessments and tailored intervention plans with documented progress reviews.<br>•	Counselling &amp; Crisis Support - Delivery of individual/group counselling sessions and immediate crisis response.<br>•	Reports - Regular reports on outcomes, emerging themes, and recommendations for leadership.<br>•	CPD Delivery - Design and delivery of staff CPD sessions with supporting materials.<br>•	Strategic Support - Active contribution to wellbeing and inclusion strategies through meetings and written input.<br>•	Record Keeping &amp; Professional Development - Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and evidence of ongoing training.<br>•	Capacity Building - Increase the number of students accessing support through enhanced service delivery.<br><b><br></b><b>Responsibilities<br></b><b><br></b><b>Clinical and Therapeutic Practice<br></b>•	Provide confidential individual and group counselling to students addressing emotional, behavioural, or academic concerns.<br>•	Deliver crisis intervention, including immediate emotional support in emergencies or trauma.<br>•	Conduct assessments to identify student needs and make referrals to internal or external support services.<br>•	Design and deliver psychological interventions based on trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and evidence-based practice.<br>•	Work with pupils who may have complex or enduring mental health difficulties.<br>Leadership &amp; Supervision<br>•	Lead, supervise, and coordinate the multidisciplinary therapy team (psychotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, trainees, and volunteers).<br>•	Provide clinical supervision, reflective practice sessions, and line management where appropriate.<br>•	Lead the Arco Academy Inclusion Panel and ensure the delivery of school-wide interventions informed by annual needs analysis.<br><b><br></b><b>Collaboration &amp; Consultation<br></b>•	Work closely with staff, parents, and external professionals to promote wellbeing and inclusion.<br>•	Provide consultation to teachers on classroom behaviour, trauma responses, and student engagement.<br>•	Build partnerships with local mental health services, including CAMHS, and community-based organisations.<br><b><br></b><b>Strategic Development<br></b>•	Develop and evaluate the Academy’s therapeutic offer.<br>•	Lead initiatives that promote emotional health, safeguarding, and inclusion across the school.<br>•	Represent Arco Academy at external networks and promote the school’s therapeutic reputation within the community.<br><br><b>Documentation &amp; Reporting<br></b>•	Maintain detailed and confidential records in line with data protection and safeguarding regulations.<br>•	Provide regular outcome reports, service reviews, and progress updates to senior leadership.<br>•	Capture and analyse data using the school’s management information system.<br><b><br></b><b>Training and Professional Development<br></b>•	Undertake mandatory and relevant CPD as required.<br>•	Engage in ongoing clinical supervision and reflective practice.<br>•	Complete mandatory training as directed (funded by the school).<br>•	Self-fund any additional or external non-mandatory training.<br>•	Support the delivery of in-school training events and contribute to research or audit projects.<br><b><br></b><b>Monitoring and Reporting<br></b>•	Quality Assurance: All interventions adhere to professional and ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding compliance.<br>•	Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sessions, assessments, and interventions.<br>•	Progress Reporting: Provide regular updates to leadership and relevant stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.<br>•	Collaboration Reports: Summarise consultation and multidisciplinary meetings to document strategies and progress.<br>•	Professional Development Reporting: Provide evidence of ongoing learning and improvement.<br>•	Time Commitments: Adhere to agreed schedules and promptly communicate any delays or rescheduling needs.<br><br><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience<br></b>•	Level 5 qualification in Counselling or equivalent.<br>•	Postgraduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (or equivalent).<br>•	BACP accreditation (or working towards).<br>•	Demonstrable experience working with children and young people with complex emotional needs.<br>•	Experience in leading a multidisciplinary therapeutic team.<br>•	Strong understanding of trauma-informed, attachment-based approaches.<br>•	Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.<br>•	Commitment to safeguarding, diversity, and inclusion.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

School Counsellor & Lead Practitioner (Therapy Lead)

<h2>Job overview</h2>The Raise Academy – Mental Health Counsellor<br>The Raise Academy is a new school which opened in September 2024. The school specialises in supporting pupils aged 11-16. <br><br>The Raise Academy pupils have the opportunity to be engaged in a wide range of vocational and practical subjects that will give them new opportunities to progress personally, socially and academically. The curriculum will be underpinned by high quality and supportive Maths, English and Science and all lessons will be taught in small classes of up to 8 pupils, with teachers, learning mentors and pastoral/teaching assistants.<br><br>This is a fantastic opportunity at our new SEMH school in Widnes to shape the school and transform the lives of children and those who look after them. Your key priorities will be:<br><br>Key Priorities;<br><br>•	To provide a high-quality counselling service to students experiencing a wide range of emotional challenges <br><br>•	Support the vision and direction of the school <br><br>•	To provide support, guidance and advice to parents, carers and across the school. <br><br>•	To observe appropriate confidentiality and to support the school’s endeavour to provide excellent teaching and learning for all students. <br><br>•	Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people<br><br>Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification and complete the Youth Engagement Schools Trust application form via our online Every Portal.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

Mental Health Counsellor

<h2>Job overview</h2>Are you looking to use your skills to make a lasting difference to children, young people and families?<br>We need someone to develop and deliver an accessible comprehensive counselling and support service for our students, working in ways which are sensitive to the needs of families from a wide range of racial and cultural backgrounds.<br>How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and be resilient.<br><br>Why us?<br>The academy, based in Higher Blackley in North Manchester, has over 1,600 students on roll and is part of Co-op Academies Trust.<br><br>Co-op Academy Manchester was recently judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2023. Ofsted said that:<br>“Leaders, trustees and governors strive for all pupils at Co-op Academy Manchester to be successful. Pupils are encouraged to demonstrate the ‘ways of being Co-op’ in all that they do.”<br>“Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They use their expertise to help pupils to learn well in lessons. Teachers who are not specialists in a subject receive appropriate and effective subject-specific training. This enables these teachers to deliver the curriculum equally well.”<br>“Leaders have thought carefully about the curriculum that they want all pupils to learn, including those with SEND. The curriculum is well organised. Subject leaders have thought deeply about the key knowledge that pupils should learn and the order in which this content should be taught.”<br><br>All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.<br>Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.<br>Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.<br>Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.<br>Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.<br>Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.<br>Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.<br><br>Our ValuesBeing part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:<br>Succeed together<br>Do what matters most<br>Be yourself, always<br>Show you care<br><br>So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! <br><br>We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:<br><br>Our employee benefits package includes:<br>You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. <br>Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)<br>Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!<br>Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates &amp; terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)<br>Co-op Funeralcare benefit<br>Season ticket and rental deposit loans<br>﻿﻿﻿And More! <br><br>﻿﻿﻿﻿For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: <a href="https://www.coopacademies.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.coopacademies.co.uk</a><br><br>﻿The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

Counsellor (Fixed Term)

<i>Location</i>Sussex

	<i>Position</i>Learning and Practice (L&amp;P)

	<i>Advertising Salary</i>£11,817 pro rata (from FTE of £29,543 p.a) 

	<i>Vacancy Type</i>Permanent

	<i>Careers Site Advertising End Date</i>24 Nov 2025

	<i>Hours</i>Hours Per Week:14

	<i>Working Pattern</i>Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays

	<i>School Website URL</i><a href="https://arklittleridgeprimary.org/" target="_blank">https://arklittleridgeprimary.org/</a>
 
	       

        

        
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<p>Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma. Allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.</p>
<p>Qualified, creative and ambitious. Sound like you? As a level 4 qualified therapist / counsellor, you’ll not only work in one to one situations with young people providing clinical assessments and interventions, you’ll also engage in the wider school community to strengthen skills, and promote understanding of child mental health and the importance of early intervention. </p>
<p>As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you’ll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. </p>
<p>For a career with purpose, this is your place.</p>
<p><strong>Recruitment Process</strong></p>
 As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.&nbsp;Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.
<p>Closing date for applications: Midnight on&nbsp;26/11/2025</p>
<p>Interview date: 03/12/2025</p>
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<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>
<p>When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.</p>
<p>To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here’s just a few things we have on offer:</p>
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    <li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li>
    <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li>
    <li>5% contributory pension scheme</li>
    <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li>
    <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li>
    <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li>
    <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time</li>
    <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li>
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<p>We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.&nbsp;We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.</p>
<p>We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3d9dcd1c0f3c3dfd2d0d681d1d69ddcc1d49dc6d8">[email&nbsp;protected]</a></p>
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what&nbsp;<strong>you&nbsp;</strong>will uniquely bring to our team.&nbsp;
<em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</em>
		
	
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<h2>Job overview</h2><b>BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu is seeking qualified candidates for a College Admissions Counselor for the 2026-27 school year!<br></b><b><br></b>As a College Counselor at BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu, you will be responsible for teaching a daily college counseling workshop to 12th graders, completing college counseling reports, and serving as the Senior Research Project (SRP) coordinator. You will also organize college admissions visits each fall, conduct family college counseling evenings, meet one-on-one with 10th and 11th graders during the academic year, and instruct students on completing college admissions applications and financial aid applications and obtaining recommendations.<br><br>Additionally, this individual will be responsible for developing new program ideas, co-leading college information evening sessions, and developing and maintaining college planning and career assessment and readiness software such as Naviance. You will have the opportunity to work closely with both students and parents on selecting the correct college or university based on the student’s career trajectory. This position is focused on student success and readiness for college and university study in the United States and other countries.<br><br><b>Why Choose BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools?<br></b>BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools is a dynamic, rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Since our first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015, BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools has expanded across China, with campuses in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In 2024, we proudly launched three new schools in Shenzhen, including our first Early Childhood Education campuses, and will continue our growth with two new schools in 2026: BASIS Bilingual School Beijing and BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou.<br>Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK, Canada, and Hong Kong.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><b>About BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu <br></b>BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu opened in 2022 and serves students in Grades Pre-K – 11, with courses eventually being offered through Grade 12 and a capacity of over 1,800 students. This beautiful campus is our first to house both an international and bilingual curriculum in one location. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province—home to famous historic sites, cuisine, and culture. Our school is located in a new, high-tech area in the southwest of the city, convenient to the airport and with plenty of green space.<br><b>Who We're Looking For:<br></b>﻿Minimum: Bachelor’s degree. Master's preferred.<br><br>Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in speaking with parents and students; editing essays; and writing letters of recommendation. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent employment recommendations, and experience working with students and parents.<br><br><b>What We Offer <br></b>At BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our faculty. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff: <br><ul><li>Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience. <br></li><li>Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens. <br></li><li>Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance. <br></li><li>Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary. <br></li><li>Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance. <br></li><li>Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements. <br></li><li>Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning—enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus. <br></li><li>Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. <br></li><li>Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary—allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China. <br></li><li>Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network. <br></li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

College Admissions Counselor

<h2>Job overview</h2>Location:			Farnborough, Hampshire<br>Working Pattern: 		3 hours per week<br><br>Start date: 			January 2026 (can be negotiated)<br><br>Placement duration: 	January - December 2026<br><br>Application Deadline: 	Monday 24th November 2025, 9am<br><br>Salary:  			Not applicable - this is a volunteer position<br><br>The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently three academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School and Frimley Church of England Junior School.<br><br>Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:<br>○	‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted <br>○	Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;<br>○	Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;<br>○	Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;<br>○	Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.<br>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>The Role:<br>We are looking to recruit volunteer trainee counsellors or qualified counsellors embarking on a level 5 young person training course to work within our established counselling service. Working with 16-19 year old students the placement will start in January 2026. Students using the college counselling service come from a wide variety of backgrounds and the issues brought to counselling are very diverse.  We would like  counsellors to apply who have an interest in working with young people.  Requirements for prospective placement counsellors are:<br>●   	A minimum of Diploma level;<br>●   	A certificate of competence to counsel from your training provider;<br>●   	Be able to offer 3 hours counselling time per week, term time;<br>●   	Be a member of the BACP and hold suitable Public and Professional Liability Insurance.<br>In return we offer:<br>●   	In house supervision;<br>●   	CPD;<br>●   	Supportive Placement.<br>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on <a href="mailto:team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk" target="_blank">team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk</a> <br>Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to <a href="mailto:recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk</a> by Monday 24th November 2025, 9am.<br>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.<br>Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role.  Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.<br>We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. <br>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><i>The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.<br></i><br><br><br>

Volunteer Counsellor (x2 Posts)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Crisis Resolution Home
Treatment Team is a pivotal service whose main focus is to offer an alternative
to an inpatient admission and provide intensive treatment as required within
the community. The service will also ensure effective gatekeeping of all
service users referred to the service for admission to Hospital. The service
will operate on an outreach basis with the majority of assessments taking place
in non-Hospital
environments.</p><p>We are currently recuiting Community Support workers for the Torbay CRHTT.</p><p>

The post holder will be an active member of the
integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT),
providing a 24-hour community-based Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment
Service as an alternative to hospital admission.</p><p>As part of a MDT, the Community Support Worker is a pivotal role in shaping, implementing and facilitating interventions for individuals with a diverse mental health needs within the community.</p><p>Under the direction and leadership of a qualified Mental Health Professional, the team are responsible for:</p><ul><li>Deliver a collaborative care plan with specific home interventions and goals.</li><li>Offer crisis resolution as an alternative to hospital admission, available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.</li><li>Serve as the gatekeeper for inpatient hospital beds.</li><li>Conduct initial in-person follow-up after hospital discharge.</li></ul>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>Provide responsive, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health crisis in the community.</li><li>Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, social workers, and peer support workers.</li><li>Deliver practical and emotional support to service users, promoting recovery, safety, and wellbeing.</li><li>Assist in crisis de-escalation and safety planning, both face-to-face and via telephone support.</li><li>Support service users to access appropriate services, including housing, benefits, and community resources.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely records in line with Trust policies and procedures.</li><li>Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training to ensure high-quality service delivery.</li><li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care and support.</li><li>Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the crisis pathway.</li></ul><p></p>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>About Devon Partnership Trust</strong></p><p>We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist &amp; secure services for the wider south west region &amp; nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health &amp; wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise &amp; resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe &amp; focused on people's recovery.</p><p>We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families &amp; carers in everything we do</p><p><strong>Our values</strong></p><p>We not only recruit based on qualifications &amp; experience - we recruit individuals who possess &amp; demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity &amp; compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves &amp; others, &amp; being open to new ideas.</p><p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer &amp; applications are encouraged &amp; welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time &amp; flexible working applications will be considered &amp; supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>13 November 2025</p>

  
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
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      <p>Torbay Hospital</p>
      <p>Lowes Bridge</p>
      <p>Torquay</p>
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      <p>TQ2 7AA</p>
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    <p><em>Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.</em></p><p><strong>Candidate Note: If you choose to
use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in completing your
application, please ensure that all responses accurately represent your own
experience, skills, and suitability for the role. It is essential that your application
remains authentic and truthful. We also encourage you to review the guidance
attached before submission.</strong></p><p>If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK you are advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship</p><p>If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship email <a href="mailto:dpt.recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">dpt.recruitment@nhs.net</a> for further advice</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><em>Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.</em></p><p><strong>Candidate Note: If you choose to
use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in completing your
application, please ensure that all responses accurately represent your own
experience, skills, and suitability for the role. It is essential that your application
remains authentic and truthful. We also encourage you to review the guidance
attached before submission.</strong></p><p>If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK you are advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship</p><p>If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship email <a href="mailto:dpt.recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">dpt.recruitment@nhs.net</a> for further advice</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services </li>
        
        <li>Extensive experience of working within Mental Health settings. Experience of delivering crisis interventions</li>
        
        <li>Awareness of safeguarding principles. </li>
        
        <li>Experience of working within a MDT. </li>
        
        <li>Excellent IT skills </li>
        
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          <li>Experience of working within psychiatric inpatient environments.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of monitoring Physical Health</li>
          
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        <li>GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths</li>
        
        <li>Care Certificate (obtain within the first 6 months of employment)</li>
        
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          <li>NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.</li>
          
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        <li>Ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries</li>
        
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          <li>Extensive experience of working within Mental Health settings. Experience of delivering crisis interventions</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of safeguarding principles. </li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within a MDT. </li>
          
          <li>Excellent IT skills </li>
          
          <li>Experience of working autonomously.</li>
          
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            <li>Experience of working within psychiatric inpatient environments.</li>
            
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          <li>GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths</li>
          
          <li>Care Certificate (obtain within the first 6 months of employment)</li>
          
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            <li>NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.</li>
            
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            <li>Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within a mental health setting.</li>
            
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            Driving
          
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          <li>Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc. To take leadership and direction from qualified staff. To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties. </li>
          
          <li>Ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries</li>
          
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    <p>Devon Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Torbay Hospital</p>
      <p>Lowes Bridge</p>
      <p>Torquay</p>
      <p>Devon</p>
      <p>TQ2 7AA</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Devon Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Torbay Hospital</p>
          <p>Lowes Bridge</p>
          <p>Torquay</p>
          <p>Devon</p>
          <p>TQ2 7AA</p>
        
      

      
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NHS Jobs

Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>8a Family Therapist - Adult Eating Disorders Service</strong></p>
<p>Are you:</p>
<p>Feeling passionate about improving the wellbeing and lives of people with eating disorders?</p>
<p>Seeking to develop specialist skills to assess, formulate and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions for this client group?</p>
<p>Interested in supporting and empowering the wider team?</p>
<p>Norfolk &amp; Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) Suffolk Community Adult Eating Disorders Service are looking for a suitably experienced Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with a desire to develop their specialist skills in eating disorders.</p>
<p>We are passionate about service improvement and taking our clinical practice to a level of excellence - and we would like you to be part of this!</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This is an exciting new job role which will afford you the opportunity to offer specialist systemic input within a team, and help us enhance our clinical support and practice to the community that we serve. You will be a valued part of the multi-disciplinary team working within the county-wide Suffolk Adult Eating Disorders Service with bases in Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds.</p>
<p>As the successful candidate you will be directly systemic interventions for individuals, carers and families, as well as providing systemic consultation to the wider care system, including acute hospital trusts and other secondary care mental health services. You will be supported to fulfil this specialist role through training and regular clinical and management supervision. We are eager for you to play a key part in the transformation and development of our service.</p>
<p>You will be skilled in the use of complex methods of systemic assessment, intervention and management, and have the ability to communicate highly complex information in a sensitive and compassionate manner.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Working for this organisation</p> <p>Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive. In addition to consolidating our NICE-recommended treatment offer, we also welcome innovative treatment approaches to delivering eating disorder care. We will support you to access relevant specialist training and contribute to treatment evaluation.</p> <p>Recognising the value of our psychological workforce, you will be part of a psychology-led care group, which is currently offering a competitive recruitment incentive.</p> <p><strong>Benefits included with this role are:-</strong></p> <ul>  <li>NHS pension</li>  <li>a comprehensive in house &amp; external training programmes</li>  <li>career progression</li>  <li>starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)</li>  <li>staff physio service</li> </ul> <p>NHS discounts and many more</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>07 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>246-WSU7394924-C</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Resource Centre</p>
      <p>Walker Close</p>
      <p>Ipswich</p>
            <p>IP3 8LY</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The post holder will have experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment.</p> <p>You will be skills in use of complex methods of systemic assessment, intervention and management and possess well developed communication skills. You will be working closely with the already established systemic workforce in the service, as well as the senior leadership teams.</p> <p><strong>Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!</strong></p> <p><strong>* Previous applicants need not apply *</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The post holder will have experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment.</p> <p>You will be skills in use of complex methods of systemic assessment, intervention and management and possess well developed communication skills. You will be working closely with the already established systemic workforce in the service, as well as the senior leadership teams.</p> <p><strong>Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!</strong></p> <p><strong>* Previous applicants need not apply *</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Postgraduate qualification in  appropriate mental  health/social welfare profession</li>
        
        <li>Masters or Doctoral  level qualification in  Systemic  Psychotherapy</li>
        
        <li>Eligibility for UKCP registration</li>
        
        <li>Training in teaching  Systematic  Psychotherapy</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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          Skills
        
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        <li>Skills in applying  systemic theory to work  with individuals,  couples, family  systems, groups and organisations</li>
        
        <li>Ability to support  development of  profession though  participation in  professional bodies  and activities</li>
        
        <li>Ability to contain and  work with  organisational stress  and ability to hold the  stresses of others</li>
        
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          <li>Masters or Doctoral  level qualification in  Systemic  Psychotherapy</li>
          
          <li>Eligibility for UKCP registration</li>
          
          <li>Training in teaching  Systematic  Psychotherapy</li>
          
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          <li>Ability to support  development of  profession though  participation in  professional bodies  and activities</li>
          
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    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
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        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Norfolk &amp; Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Resource Centre</p>
      <p>Walker Close</p>
      <p>Ipswich</p>
            <p>IP3 8LY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Norfolk &amp; Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Resource Centre</p>
          <p>Walker Close</p>
          <p>Ipswich</p>
                    <p>IP3 8LY</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Systemic Family Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This post is based within a well established multi-disciplinary team of professionals working with cared for children across Manchester. You will work as specialist practitioner with the team providing assessment, treatment and consultation for children, adolescents and families grounded in the principles and techniques of child &amp; adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy. As a specialist resource, you will offer specialist consultation and training to colleagues and staff from partner agencies.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As an autonomous practitioner you will play a key part in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people in care, their families and carers. Managing a complex caseload within the multi-disciplinary team setting, the post holder will provide a range of high-quality care appropriate to the child or young person's needs which will include full mental health assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation and therapeutic interventions.</p> <p>Within a systemic and holistic framework, you will undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and provide therapeutic interventions, ensuring this is done evidencing shared decision making and partnership working with children and young people, their families and carers.</p> <p>You will provide advice, information, consultation and supervision within the service and externally within your specialist area.</p> <p>As part of working together you will actively liaise with and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS LAC team and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>19 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        Per annum (pro rata)
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>349-MCH-7564544-RL4</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>The Bridge</p>
      <p>Madison Place, Northampton Road</p>
      <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M40 5BP</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the <em>Candidate Essentials Guide</em>that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.</p> <p><strong>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application</strong></p> <p>Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be <strong>ALL HERE FOR YOU</strong>for our patients, our communities, and each other.</p> <p>As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.</p> <p>Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.</p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the <em>Candidate Essentials Guide</em>that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.</p> <p><strong>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application</strong></p> <p>Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be <strong>ALL HERE FOR YOU</strong>for our patients, our communities, and each other.</p> <p>As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.</p> <p>Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.</p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Essential criteria
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Full membership with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (or eligibility if imminently qualifying).</li>
        
        <li>A recognised qualification as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist as recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of work with patient groups presenting high levels of complexity, in a CAMHS setting including experience in psychoanalytic psychotherapy assessment and therapeutic work with children, young people and families, parents/carers with a full range of presenting problems including time-limited psychotherapy</li>
        
        <li>Experience of representing clinical child psychotherapy within the context of multidisciplinary and/or multiagency treatment with a working knowledge of professional systems with proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties, including autonomous management of a complex caseload.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with hard to reach diverse community groups and individuals including experience of assessing and managing risk</li>
        
        <li>Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans and effective use of ROMS.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals, including managing difficult conversations and differences of opinion.    Experience of mentoring and supervision of others, including supporting the mental health and wellbeing of junior staff and trainees.  Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures</li>
        
        <li>Ability to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate therapeutic interventions with children across the age range and their parents/carers demonstrating highly developed communication skills.</li>
        
        <li>To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies with the ability to work with people from a range of different backgrounds, cultures and/or ages.</li>
        
        <li>To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner and to manage and organise own time and diary, and work flexibly and creatively in a clinical context and pressurised situations.</li>
        
        <li>To work as a team and demonstrate a commitment to CPD and supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of consulting with other professionals in Health Education and/or Social Services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with cared for children and the systems supporting them</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Essential criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Full membership with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (or eligibility if imminently qualifying).</li>
          
          <li>A recognised qualification as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist as recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of work with patient groups presenting high levels of complexity, in a CAMHS setting including experience in psychoanalytic psychotherapy assessment and therapeutic work with children, young people and families, parents/carers with a full range of presenting problems including time-limited psychotherapy</li>
          
          <li>Experience of representing clinical child psychotherapy within the context of multidisciplinary and/or multiagency treatment with a working knowledge of professional systems with proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties, including autonomous management of a complex caseload.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with hard to reach diverse community groups and individuals including experience of assessing and managing risk</li>
          
          <li>Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans and effective use of ROMS.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals, including managing difficult conversations and differences of opinion.    Experience of mentoring and supervision of others, including supporting the mental health and wellbeing of junior staff and trainees.  Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures</li>
          
          <li>Ability to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate therapeutic interventions with children across the age range and their parents/carers demonstrating highly developed communication skills.</li>
          
          <li>To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies with the ability to work with people from a range of different backgrounds, cultures and/or ages.</li>
          
          <li>To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner and to manage and organise own time and diary, and work flexibly and creatively in a clinical context and pressurised situations.</li>
          
          <li>To work as a team and demonstrate a commitment to CPD and supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of consulting with other professionals in Health Education and/or Social Services.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with cared for children and the systems supporting them</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Bridge</p>
      <p>Madison Place, Northampton Road</p>
      <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M40 5BP</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Bridge</p>
          <p>Madison Place, Northampton Road</p>
          <p>Manchester</p>
                    <p>M40 5BP</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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