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<p>We are looking for an experienced and passionate Health &amp; Wellbeing Coach&nbsp;to work as part of our Durham Personal Wellbeing Probation Framework Team.&nbsp;</p><p>Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.&nbsp;We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.</p><p>You will work as part of a multi-agency team, delivering high quality person centred support focussing on personal wellbeing issues for those leaving the prison settings in Durham and/or Cleveland area, in line with&nbsp; the new Dynamic Probation Framework model. You&nbsp;will provide person centred support to a caseload of service users, who will either be serving community sentences or being released from prison, in group and 1:1 formats, in a responsive, flexible and adaptable way, working with other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes..</p><p><strong><em>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.</em></strong><strong> <em> We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status</em> <em>and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider -</em></strong><strong> <em>and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our</em> </strong><a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank"><strong><em>anti-racist statement</em></strong></a><strong> <em>.</em> <em>We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our</em> </strong><a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank"><strong><em>Race Equality Action Plan</em></strong></a><strong> <em>which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress </em></strong><a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a></p><p>IND1</p>

Rethink Mental Illness

Health and wellbeing Coach - Probation Framework

<p><strong>Occupational Health Advisor – Peripatetic, Darlington</strong></p><p><strong>Empower Health. Elevate Wellbeing. Work Flexibly.</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced&nbsp;<strong>Occupational Health Advisor</strong>&nbsp;looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference? Join&nbsp;<strong>PAM Group</strong>, a leading provider of Occupational Health services across the UK, supporting some of the nation’s most recognisable brands and local authorities.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality OH services from the comfort of your home, with occasional travel to client sites. You’ll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul>	<li>Deliver a full range of&nbsp;<strong>Occupational Health services</strong>, including case management, health surveillance, and wellbeing initiatives.</li>	<li>Conduct&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;and occasional on-site clinics (medicals, referrals, screenings).</li>	<li>Support new starter health checks, SC medicals, immunisations, and venepuncture.</li>	<li>Collaborate with Clinical Leads, OHTs, physios, and admin teams to deliver seamless care.</li>	<li>Maintain accurate, confidential health records in line with NMC and PAM standards.</li>	<li>Promote a culture of&nbsp;<strong>fitness for work</strong>&nbsp;and proactive health management.</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Need</strong></p><ul>	<li><strong>NMC Registered Nurse</strong>&nbsp;(PIN with no restrictions).</li>	<li>Full UK&nbsp;<strong>driving licence</strong>&nbsp;and access to a vehicle.</li>	<li>Ideally, a&nbsp;<strong>Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health</strong>&nbsp;(training available if not).</li>	<li>PIP/Disability Assessment&nbsp;experience&nbsp;</li>	<li>At least&nbsp;<strong>6 months of UK-based OH experience</strong>.</li>	<li>Strong skills in&nbsp;<strong>case management</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>health surveillance</strong>&nbsp;(audiometry, spirometry, D&amp;A testing).</li>	<li>Confident using&nbsp;<strong>Microsoft Office</strong>&nbsp;and OH software.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Choose PAM Group?</strong></p><ul>	<li><strong>Remote-first role</strong>&nbsp;with flexibility and work-life balance.</li>	<li>Be part of a&nbsp;<strong>supportive, high-performing team</strong>&nbsp;that values your input.</li>	<li>Access to&nbsp;<strong>ongoing training and CPD</strong>&nbsp;through the PAM Academy.</li>	<li>Opportunities to grow your career in a company that puts people first.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Benefits Package Includes:</strong></p><p><strong>8% employer pension contribution</strong>&nbsp;(plus up to 5% matched)</p><p><strong>25 days holiday + bank holidays</strong>&nbsp;(option to buy/sell 5 days)</p><p><strong>Health Cash Plan</strong>&nbsp;– cover for dental, optical, physio &amp; more</p><p><strong>Perkbox membership</strong>&nbsp;– discounts on food, retail, travel &amp; more</p><p><strong>24/7 GP &amp; counselling line</strong>, wellness support</p><p><strong>Life insurance</strong>&nbsp;(4x salary) &amp;&nbsp;<strong>Group Income Protection</strong></p><p><strong>Long service rewards</strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>flexible working hours</strong></p><p><strong>Our Culture &amp; Values</strong></p><p>At PAM, we’re passionate about people. Our values—<strong>Hard Work &amp; Enthusiasm, Teamwork &amp; Friendship, Loyalty &amp; Improvement</strong>—are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in rewarding effort, supporting each other, and helping every team member grow.</p><p><strong>PAM group are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.</strong></p><p>Ready to join a company that values your wellbeing as much as you value others’?<br><strong>Apply today and help us deliver the everyday things that matter.</strong></p>

PAM Wellness

Occupational Health Advisor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)</p> <p>Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.</p> <p>This vacancy is open to either an experienced Senior Applied Psychologist (Band 8a) or Newly Qualified Applied Psychologist (Band 7) as a development post depending on experience. Successful candidates who are Band 7 will be expected to work towards the competencies of the higher band within an agreed time frame; being regraded to the 8a role upon successful completion.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for a compassionate Applied Clinical Psychologist to join our Darlington Community Team as part of the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP). The post would suit an enthusiastic Psychologist who values co-creation, collaboration and being embedded within a multi-disciplinary team. There are significant opportunities for innovation, service development and improving access to effective MH care for older people and families living with dementia. Core to the role is the provision of governed therapies, formulations and specialist assessment. The postholder will also provide clinical leadership, helping to improve cultures of care including personalised and purposeful care plans guided by need and best practice. There are significant opportunities to support workforce development through supervision and training, and working towards TEWVs ambition to be a trauma-informed organisation.</p> <p>The post holder will provide specialist assessments, formulation, governed psychological therapies and neuropsychological assessment as well as being part of an active multi-disciplinary team. Alongside direct clinical work, indirect work will include leadership, clinical supervision, training and consultation, as well as supporting trainee, MHWPs and assistant psychologists as relevant.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Darlington Community Mental Health Team for Older People are a compassionate team who work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.</p> <p>We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.</p> <p>We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>06 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 £62,682 a year
      
        pro rata, per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>346-DDM-040-25-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>West Park Hospital</p>
      <p>Edward Pease Way</p>
      <p>Darlington</p>
            <p>DL2 2TS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As a service we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychologists through CPD opportunities, so an interest in developing clinical skills across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. The Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population, providing brief, crisis-orientated psychological interventions for those experiencing increased acuity of need or risk due to the impact of dementia, frailty and/or functional mental health needs.</p>
<p>You will have professional support from MHSOP Psychological Professions Lead and also opportunity to link with Psychological Professions across community, inpatient, crisis and care homes teams. We are actively involved in a range of research and service evaluations and strong links with Teesside and Newcastle Doctoral training courses with regular opportunities to work with core, specialist and research trainees.</p>
<p>Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As a service we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychologists through CPD opportunities, so an interest in developing clinical skills across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. The Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population, providing brief, crisis-orientated psychological interventions for those experiencing increased acuity of need or risk due to the impact of dementia, frailty and/or functional mental health needs.</p>
<p>You will have professional support from MHSOP Psychological Professions Lead and also opportunity to link with Psychological Professions across community, inpatient, crisis and care homes teams. We are actively involved in a range of research and service evaluations and strong links with Teesside and Newcastle Doctoral training courses with regular opportunities to work with core, specialist and research trainees.</p>
<p>Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
        
        <li>Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed  timescale)</li>
        
        <li>Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed  timescale)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Registration with BPS</li>
          
          <li>Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)</li>
        
        <li>Multi-disciplinary team working</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
          
          <li>Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy</li>
          
          <li>Experience of research and audit</li>
          
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          Knowledge and Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of evidence- based practice relevant to the role</li>
        
        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of risk assessment and risk management</li>
        
        <li>Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities</li>
        
        <li>Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems</li>
        
        <li>Utilise psychometric tests competently</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
          
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          Personal Attributes
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Respects and has awareness of the advantages of joint working with other experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary setting</li>
        
        <li>Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently</li>
        
        <li>Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
          
          <li>Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed  timescale)</li>
          
          <li>Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed  timescale)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Registration with BPS</li>
            
            <li>Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)</li>
          
          <li>Multi-disciplinary team working</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
            
            <li>Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy</li>
            
            <li>Experience of research and audit</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of evidence- based practice relevant to the role</li>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of risk assessment and risk management</li>
          
          <li>Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities</li>
          
          <li>Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems</li>
          
          <li>Utilise psychometric tests competently</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Respects and has awareness of the advantages of joint working with other experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary setting</li>
          
          <li>Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team</li>
          
          <li>Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently</li>
          
          <li>Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision</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>
    <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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        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>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>West Park Hospital</p>
      <p>Edward Pease Way</p>
      <p>Darlington</p>
            <p>DL2 2TS</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>West Park Hospital</p>
          <p>Edward Pease Way</p>
          <p>Darlington</p>
                    <p>DL2 2TS</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Specialist or Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist Progression 7/8a

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Durham &amp; Darlington NHS Talking Therapy Service is a joint venture involving TEWV, Mental Health Matters and Sunderland Counselling Service.</p> <p>The teams consist of High Intensity Therapists, PWPs and Counsellors as well as our Employment Team and the opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dedicated High Intensity Worker to join our team to cover maternity leave on a 6 months fixed term contract</p> <p>Are you a qualified High Intensity Therapist (CBT) who wants to be valued and welcomed into a supportive, dynamic and expanding team? Are you passionate about delivering high intensity interventions in line with the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies initiative?</p> <p><strong>You will be an accred</strong><strong>ited CBT therapist and have completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, or recently qualified and be working towards accreditation in order to apply. Anyone without this qualification will not be considered for interview.</strong></p> <p>Our High Intensity Workers benefit from hybrid working, providing face-to-face sessions with patients whilst in base and remote sessions when working from home. Applicants should be committed to offering face-to-face work in Durham and Darlington area</p>     <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a High Intensity Therapist you will be working with clients who have a range of anxiety and depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will hold a caseload for individual work (face-to-face and remotely delivered), amongst other duties. We welcome applicants who have experience of managing a caseload and who have experience of working within a NHS Talking Therapy Service.</p>
<p>You will be expected to be flexible and provide out of hours clinics as required by service need and demonstrate a willingness to travel. Durham and Darlington NHS Talking Therapy Service currently operates Monday- Friday covering some early morning/early evening working through 1:1 clinics which all staff are expected to offer.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are the Mental Health &amp; Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.</p>
<p>From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.</p>
<p>We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.</p>
<p>We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.</p>
<p>We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>11 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
      
        (pro rata) per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>6 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>346-DDA-160-25-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Various sites across Durham and Darlington</p>
            <p>Durham</p>
            <p>DH1 5RD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.</p>
<p>The team can be contacted on: 0191 333 3300</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.</p>
<p>The team can be contacted on: 0191 333 3300</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Postgraduate Diploma) or other CBT postgraduate course  OR holds a recorded doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology, a recorded/registered qualification in one of - nursing, social work, occupational therapy plus further post graduate qualification in CBT</li>
        
        <li>Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.</li>
        
        <li>Accredited by BABCP for the provision of CBT therapy (or working towards accreditation if within one year of qualifying)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of other psychological therapies i.e. EMDR, IPT, DIT</li>
          
          <li>Trained in provision of supervision for CBT</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working in mental health services</li>
        
        <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time in a climate of high performance targets</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care setting</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of psychological, social and biological models of depression and anxiety</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health/ benefits and employment systems</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
        
        <li>Basic understanding of service contracts and performance targets and of the importance of recording activity</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in Primary Care or Talking Therapies Services treating anxiety and depression</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing line management to clinical staff</li>
          
          <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills and Competencies
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)</li>
        
        <li>Computer literate</li>
        
        <li>Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS</li>
        
        <li>Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice</li>
        
        <li>Good understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk and risk management plans</li>
        
        <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Personal Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours</li>
        
        <li>High levels of enthusiasm and motivation</li>
        
        <li>The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and promote 8 integration</li>
        
        <li>The ability to work under pressure in achievement of required clinical contacts and targets.</li>
        
        <li>Committed to continual quality and service improvement</li>
        
        <li>Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision</li>
        
        <li>Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities</li>
        
        <li>Committed to promoting a positive image of the IAPT Service and the wider Trust</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Other Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Postgraduate Diploma) or other CBT postgraduate course  OR holds a recorded doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology, a recorded/registered qualification in one of - nursing, social work, occupational therapy plus further post graduate qualification in CBT</li>
          
          <li>Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.</li>
          
          <li>Accredited by BABCP for the provision of CBT therapy (or working towards accreditation if within one year of qualifying)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Understanding of other psychological therapies i.e. EMDR, IPT, DIT</li>
            
            <li>Trained in provision of supervision for CBT</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in mental health services</li>
          
          <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time in a climate of high performance targets</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care setting</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of psychological, social and biological models of depression and anxiety</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health/ benefits and employment systems</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
          
          <li>Basic understanding of service contracts and performance targets and of the importance of recording activity</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in Primary Care or Talking Therapies Services treating anxiety and depression</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing line management to clinical staff</li>
            
            <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills and Competencies
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)</li>
          
          <li>Computer literate</li>
          
          <li>Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS</li>
          
          <li>Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice</li>
          
          <li>Good understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk and risk management plans</li>
          
          <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours</li>
          
          <li>High levels of enthusiasm and motivation</li>
          
          <li>The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and promote 8 integration</li>
          
          <li>The ability to work under pressure in achievement of required clinical contacts and targets.</li>
          
          <li>Committed to continual quality and service improvement</li>
          
          <li>Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision</li>
          
          <li>Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities</li>
          
          <li>Committed to promoting a positive image of the IAPT Service and the wider Trust</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Other Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <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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        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>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Various sites across Durham and Darlington</p>
            <p>Durham</p>
            <p>DH1 5RD</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Various sites across Durham and Darlington</p>
                    <p>Durham</p>
                    <p>DH1 5RD</p>
        
      

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

High Intensity Therapist

<i>Location</i>County Durham

	<i>Position</i>Clinical Trainee Placements

	<i>Advertising Salary</i>Not Applicable

	<i>Vacancy Type</i>Placement

	<i>Careers Site Advertising End Date</i>Not Specified

	<i>Hours</i>Hours Per Week:7

	<i>Working Pattern</i>Monday - Friday

	<i>School Website URL</i>Not Specified
 
	       

        

        
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
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    <li><strong>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!&nbsp;Click this link to view a map of our placement schools:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">Placement Map</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a></strong></li>
    <li><strong>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>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.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Counsellors&nbsp;on 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.</p>
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    <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&nbsp;⅔&nbsp;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>
<p>*<strong>Counting your hours</strong></p>
<p>All 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 with 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.</p>
<p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>
<p>Place2Be 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.<br>
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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.&nbsp;</p>

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		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
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<p>You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:</p>
<ul type="disc">
    <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>
<p>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.&nbsp;Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.</p>

		
	
		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			<p>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,&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>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.&nbsp; Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
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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.</p>
<p>We continue to pilot,&nbsp;trial&nbsp;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. <strong>HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales</strong>&nbsp;is 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,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and schools we support.&nbsp;We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.</p>
<p><strong>Our values:</strong></p>
<p>We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do: </p>
<p><strong>Compassion</strong>&nbsp;– 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.</p>
<p><strong>Integrity</strong>&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.</p>
<p><strong>Perseverance</strong>&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.</p>
<p><strong>Creativity</strong>&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;</p>
		
	

        
            
            
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Counsellor on Placement County Durham

<p><strong>Educational Psychologist - Northern England (Remote or Face to Face)</strong></p><p>We're working with a Local Authority in Northern England seeking Educational Psychologists to support with statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).</p><p><strong>Role Details:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong> 1,190 per assessment</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Outside IR35</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Remote and face-to-face opportunities available</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><p>HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist</p></li><li><p>Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology</p></li><li><p>Experience completing statutory assessments and reports</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key Points:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Carry out assessments and provide psychological advice for EHCPs</p></li><li><p>Produce clear, child-centred, and high-quality reports</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with schools, families, and professionals to support children and young people</p></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability</p></li><li><p>Market-leading referral scheme earn up to <strong> 500</strong> for successful referrals</p></li></ul><p>To apply, email  or call <strong>Dane on (phone number removed)</strong>.</p><p>Know someone who might be a great fit? Refer them and earn up to <strong> 500</strong> with our referral scheme!</p><p><strong>INDSCGDM</strong></p>

Education Psychologist

<p><strong>Support Emotional Wellbeing. Inspire Creativity. Make a Lasting Impact.</strong></p><p>Do you have a passion for helping young people express themselves through creativity?<br>Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can use art to support emotional wellbeing and personal development?</p><p>Smart Education is currently recruiting a dedicated <strong>Art Therapist</strong> to work across schools and specialist settings in the <strong>Teesside</strong> area. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional who wants to help children and young people explore emotions, build confidence, and develop coping strategies through artistic expression.</p>What You ll Be Doing:<ul><li><p>Delivering individual and group art therapy sessions tailored to students emotional and psychological needs</p></li><li><p>Supporting students to explore feelings, reduce anxiety, and improve self-esteem through creative activities</p></li><li><p>Collaborating with teachers, SEND teams, and pastoral staff to integrate therapeutic support into school life</p></li><li><p>Monitoring and documenting student progress and outcomes</p></li><li><p>Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students</p></li><li><p>Providing guidance to staff and parents on using art-based interventions to support emotional wellbeing</p></li></ul>Who We re Looking For:<ul><li><p><strong>Minimum of 6 months UK experience in an educational, therapeutic, or childcare setting essential</strong></p></li><li><p>Qualified and registered Art Therapist (HCPC or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Experience working with children or young people in a school, SEN, or therapeutic setting</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to adapt therapy approaches to individual student needs</p></li><li><p>Professional, reliable, and solution-focused mindset</p></li><li><p>Enhanced DBS (Child or Child &amp; Adult Workforce), or willingness to apply</p></li></ul>What You ll Get in Return:<ul><li><p>Competitive daily pay (£100 £150, depending on experience)</p></li><li><p>FREE access to ongoing CPD and skills training</p></li><li><p>Holiday pay entitlement</p></li><li><p>Support and guidance from a dedicated consultant familiar with your local schools</p></li><li><p>Opportunities to work across a variety of supportive mainstream and SEN schools in Teesside</p></li></ul>About Smart Education:<p>Smart Education is a trusted recruitment agency with over a decade of experience placing exceptional support staff and therapists into schools that value their expertise. We are committed to <strong>safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting student wellbeing</strong>.</p><p><strong>If you re passionate about using art to help children thrive emotionally and academically, apply today and join the Smart Education family!</strong></p>

Art Therapist

<p><strong>Support Emotional Wellbeing. Empower Through Play. Make a Lasting Impact.</strong></p><p>Do you have a passion for helping children express themselves, build confidence, and overcome challenges through play?<br>Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of young people?</p><p>Smart Education is currently recruiting a dedicated <strong>Play Therapist</strong> to work across schools and specialist settings in the <strong>Teesside</strong> area. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and empathetic professional who thrives on supporting children s emotional, social, and developmental wellbeing.</p>What You ll Be Doing:<ul><li><p>Delivering individual and group play therapy sessions tailored to students emotional and developmental needs</p></li><li><p>Supporting children to express feelings, process experiences, and develop coping strategies through structured play</p></li><li><p>Collaborating with teachers, SEND teams, and pastoral staff to integrate therapeutic support into school life</p></li><li><p>Monitoring and documenting student progress and outcomes</p></li><li><p>Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students</p></li><li><p>Providing guidance to staff and parents on using play to support emotional wellbeing and personal development</p></li></ul>Who We re Looking For:<ul><li><p><strong>Minimum of 6 months UK experience in an educational, therapeutic, or childcare setting essential</strong></p></li><li><p>Qualified and registered Play Therapist (e.g., BAPT, HCPC, or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Experience working with children or young people in schools, SEN settings, or therapeutic environments</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to adapt play therapy techniques to meet individual student needs</p></li><li><p>Professional, reliable, and solution-focused mindset</p></li><li><p>Enhanced DBS (Child or Child &amp; Adult Workforce), or willingness to apply</p></li></ul>What You ll Get in Return:<ul><li><p>Competitive daily pay (£100 £150, depending on experience)</p></li><li><p>FREE access to ongoing CPD and skills training</p></li><li><p>Holiday pay entitlement</p></li><li><p>Support and guidance from a dedicated consultant familiar with your local schools</p></li><li><p>Opportunities to work across a variety of supportive mainstream and SEN schools in Teesside</p></li></ul>About Smart Education:<p>Smart Education is a trusted recruitment agency with over a decade of experience placing exceptional support staff and therapists into schools that value their expertise. We are committed to <strong>safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting student wellbeing</strong>.</p><p><strong>If you re passionate about using play to help children thrive emotionally and socially, apply today and join the Smart Education family!</strong></p>

Play Therapist

<p><strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant. </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Hartlepool</strong></p><p><strong>£85-£95 per day.</strong></p><p><strong>Start date: Immediate.</strong></p><p>Vision for Education are looking for Children's Mental Health Assistant to work in a SEMH (Social and Emotional Mental Health needs) school setting in Hartlepool.</p><p><strong>The School and Role</strong></p><p>A specialist school in Hartlepool are looking for a Children's Mental Health Assistant to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within their education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>The desired Children s Mental Health Assistant will:</p><ul> <li>Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality.</li><li>Have experience of working with those with social, emotional, or mental health needs.</li><li>Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.</li><li>Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support.</li><li>Hold a full UK Driving Licence.</li></ul> <p>Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.</p><p><strong>About Vision for Education</strong></p><p>Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.</p><p><strong>What Vision for Education offer</strong></p><p>As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:</p><ul> <li>Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.</li><li>Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).</li><li>Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).</li><li>Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.</li><li>FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.</li><li>Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.</li><li>Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.</li></ul> <p>Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.</p><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed)</p>

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