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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Workerto play a pivotal role in our Islington Recovery Cafe. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The main purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support and interventions to clients with mental health needs who require early intervention and prevention. The postholder will support clients throughout their time in the service, empowering them with the skills to cope independently, while working in line with organisational values, the ethos of recovery, and principles of co-production. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of clients, delivering group activities and programmes, and clearly communicating the aims, objectives, pathways, and service model to enable clients to fully participate in and co-produce their support. The role also involves helping service users engage effectively with community professionals, developing peer support networks and community-based approaches, monitoring the health, wellbeing, and safety of service users, and contributing to the core work of the service. Accurate and timely administration, referrals, assessments, and service reviews are required, alongside participation in supervision, appraisals, training, and team development activities. Flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative approach are essential to ensure effective service delivery and support for both clients and colleagues. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The ideal candidate will have lived experience of mental health care pathways, including emergency department attendance, acute admissions, and community mental health services, alongside a solid understanding of the issues affecting individuals with a range of mental health conditions. They will be able to communicate effectively and provide support with dignity and respect, forming and sustaining trusting relationships with service users, carers, peer support workers, and professionals. Strong listening and verbal communication skills are essential to engage appropriately with service users in crisis, colleagues, and external agencies, both in person and over the phone. Knowledge of recovery tools, local mental health and wellbeing support, and the ability to assess needs, risks, and aspirations to provide appropriate signposting are required. The candidate will demonstrate strong prioritisation, time management, and the ability to work dynamically under pressure. Proficiency in IT, including MS Word, Outlook, and internet functions, as well as good literacy and numeracy skills to produce clear written correspondence, is expected. They will have a sound understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to address them appropriately, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and support the induction of new peer staff and volunteers. Strong communication, partnership building, and interpersonal skills are essential. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. <ul> <li>Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!</li> <li>Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.</li> </ul> Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered

Peer Support Worker

We are recruiting on behalf of a housing association for experienced Mental Health Support Worker to provide 1:1 support for a client currently experiencing an acute mental health crisis. The client has a clear preference for female support, and the successful candidate will have a solid background in mental health support, particularly in crisis management. This is a vital role to offer compassionate, calming, and consistent support to the client during this challenging period. Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker: <ul><li>Provide calm, compassionate, and consistent 1:1 support for a client with acute mental health needs.</li><li>Manage risk and escalate concerns appropriately to ensure the client's safety and well-being.</li><li>Work independently, following support plans and safeguarding procedures.</li><li>Provide life skills activities to support the client's recovery and coping strategies.</li><li>Administer medication (PRN) when required, following relevant training and guidelines.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of support provided, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to safeguarding protocols.</li></ul> Role Requirements for a Mental Health Support Worker: <ul><li>Strong background in mental health support, including experience in crisis work.</li><li>Female candidates only, in line with the client's preference for female support.</li><li>Ability to work independently while following support plans and safeguarding procedures.</li><li>Experience in managing risk and escalating concerns when necessary.</li><li>Trained to issue medication (PRN) as required.</li><li>Experience in delivering life skills activities to aid recovery and promote independence.</li><li>Compassionate, empathetic, and skilled in building rapport with individuals in distress.</li></ul> The shifts for this role run Monday to Sunday from 12:00pm - 8:00pm. These shifts will be split between 2 support workers. If this Mental Health Support Worker role is for you please apply or contact (url removed)

Mental Health Support Worker

Are you a graduate? Are you hoping to become a qualified Psychologist or Therapist in the future? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs?Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant Location: Thatcham Salary: 85 to 95 per day Start Date: Immediate A specialist school in Thatcham are looking for a recent graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support vulnerable children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an aspiring psychologist to build their experience in mental health support, promoting the opportunity for further study or training in the future.As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with children with a range of mental health challenges. These pupils may also present with additional learning difficulties, such as Autism and ADHD, or behavioural challenges. Your role will involve both academic support and emotional guidance. You will also assist them in developing essential skills such as emotional literacy, self-regulation, positive social interactions, and resilience. This role offers a unique opportunity for psychology graduates looking to build relevant experience. Not only will you learn and implement relevant psychological support strategies, such as CBT, behaviour support plans and restorative practices, you will also receive training regarding safeguarding and de-escalation techniques. This will help address the educational, social and therapeutic needs of each student.If you are interested in this position, then apply today with your CV. The school are looking for a resilient, supportive and open-minded graduate who is able to start in ASAP.Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Thatcham, Thatcham, Thatcham

Aspiring Psychologist

Aspiring PsychologistLocation: EssexThis role is ideal for an Aspiring Psychologist looking to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a special school supporting pupils with complex needs in Essex.Based in a specialist setting in Essex, the day-to-day responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting pupils with SEN on a one-to-one basis and in small groups</li><li>Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management</li><li>Helping pupils to regulate emotions and develop social and communication skills</li><li>Implementing strategies advised by teachers, psychologists, and therapists</li><li>Monitoring progress and contributing to observations and pupil records</li><li>Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment</li></ul>Through this role, an Aspiring Psychologist will develop practical skills linked to education and training while working closely with teachers, therapists, and families in a supportive special school in Essex.The school provides structured education and training, mentoring, and reflective practice, making it an excellent foundation for future psychology or teaching pathways within Essex.This opportunity is well suited to an Aspiring Psychologist seeking meaningful experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a special school, with a strong focus on education and training.Overall, this position offers an Aspiring Psychologist the chance to make a real difference while gaining essential SEN experience.

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 6th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Lead Clinician Location: Crookhey Hall School - Lancaster LA2 0HA Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent - 52 weeks Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise <ul><li>WE LISTEN. We never assume. </li><li>WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. </li><li>WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. </li></ul>Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Crookhey Hall School. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Crookhey Hall School - Lancaster LA2 0HA - Crookhey Hall School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 10 - 17 <ul><li> Crookhey Hall School </li><li> School Finder - Acorn . </li></ul>For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: <ul><li>Recognised Degree in either, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology or Psychotherapy</li><li>Valid and up to date professional Registration &amp; membership of professional body e.g. BPS </li><li>Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs. </li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities </li><li>Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team </li><li>Ability to work independently </li><li>Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service </li><li>Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred </li><li>Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle </li></ul>Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: <ul><li>Life Assurance </li><li>Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions </li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks </li><li> You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit </li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. </li><li>A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits </li><li>100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad </li><li>Cycle to Work Schemes </li><li>Electric Car Purchase Scheme </li><li>Critical illness cover </li></ul>At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 301098

Lead Clinician

A healthcare provider is seeking a highly specialist clinical psychologist to join their multidisciplinary team in Stockport. The successful candidate will work with patients facing complex mental health challenges and provide assessments, formulation, and therapy. A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is required, along with experience in a similar role. This position offers a chance to contribute to service development and engage in further professional training. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment await.

Senior Clinical Psychologist - Complex Care & MDT Lead

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities toparticipate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? Do yo click apply for full job details

Job Opportunity: Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker - Newmarket Location: NewmarketHours: 8am-8:30pm or 8pm-8:30amRate of Pay: £12.69 for days £14.94 for nightsSponsorship: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Are you a compassionate and resilient individual looking to make a difference during the quiet hours? Join our dedicated team as a Support Worker in a children's residential mental health setting in Newmarket. We provide care and support for children and young people with emotional and behavioural challenges, and your role will be vital in ensuring a safe, calm, and supportive environment throughout the night. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide overnight supervision and emotional support for children and young people</li><li>Ensure safety, security, and comfort during night hours</li><li>Respond to any emotional or behavioural needs that may arise</li><li>Maintain accurate records and handover reports</li><li>Support morning routines as the shift ends</li></ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>Previous experience in a care, support, or residential setting is desirable</li><li>Calm, empathetic, and dependable nature</li><li>Must be 21 years or older due to residential childcare regulations</li><li>Ability to stay alert and responsive throughout the night</li><li>Right to work in the UK - no sponsorship available</li></ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>Competitive pay: £14.94 per hour</li><li>Supportive and friendly working environment</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li></ul> A meaningful and rewarding role supporting young people at a critical time in their lives Apply now and be part of a team that changes lives - one night at a time.

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