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<h2>Job summary</h2>
 Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP | KIMS Hospital, MaidstoneFull Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (in line with Agenda for Change)Are you an experienced and patient-focused&nbsp;Scrub Practitioner&nbsp;looking to work in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment where your development matters?At&nbsp;KIMS Hospital, we’re proud to offer exciting opportunities within our&nbsp;AfPP-accredited Theatres team—the only private team in Kent to hold this distinction. We are expanding due to&nbsp;internal promotions, and we're looking for dedicated and skilled&nbsp;Registered Nurses (RGN)&nbsp;or&nbsp;Operating Department Practitioners (ODP)&nbsp;to join us in delivering the highest standards of perioperative care.This is more than just a role—it’s a chance to&nbsp;shape your career your way,&nbsp;you’ll have access to&nbsp;structured training and development opportunities&nbsp;across a range of specialties. You’ll also work&nbsp;alongside some of the region’s leading consultants, gaining invaluable experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.This role is 40 hours per week between Monday and Saturday.&nbsp; Saturdays are on average one per month.Apply today to advance your theatre career with KIMS Hospital—where excellence meets opportunity.



 <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 <ul> <li>Providing expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases.</li> <li>Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care</li> <li>Collaborating effectively with departments such as Imaging, Wards, and Sterile Services</li> <li>Ensuring patient dignity, comfort, and confidentiality at all times</li> <li>Upholding ethical and legal standards in your own practice and that of your colleagues</li></ul>



 <h3>About us</h3>
 Why choose KIMS Hospital?Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to fostering a culture where you feel&nbsp;valued, supported, and empowered to grow.Our comprehensive benefits include:<ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday</li> <li>Free secure on-site parking</li> <li>Private health insurance</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 40% discount on selected KIMS Hospital services</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Retail discounts and cashback offers</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Annual flu vaccination and free eye test</li></ul>At KIMS Hospital, we are passionate about creating a&nbsp;diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an&nbsp;equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to reflecting the communities we serve.


 
 
 <h2>Details</h2>
 <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
 18 Rhagfyr 2025

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

 
 
 <h3>Band</h3>
 
 Band 5
 
 

 
 
 
 <h3>Salary</h3>
 
 Depending on experience
 
 
 

 <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
 Permanent

 

 
 <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
 
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
 
 3125-1
 

 
 
 
 <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
 
 
 K I M S Hospital Ltd
 
 Newnham Court Way
 Weavering
 Maidstone
 Kent
 ME14 5FT
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 For more information regarding this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and person specification.
 

 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 For more information regarding this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and person specification.
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Person Specification</h2>
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration </li>
 
 <li>Post registration Scrub experience.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care </li>
 
 <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning </li>
 
 <li>While Theatre experience (NHS or private) is desirable, we also welcome enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners ready to grow in this role.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 Person Specification
 
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration </li>
 
 <li>Post registration Scrub experience.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care </li>
 
 <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning </li>
 
 <li>While Theatre experience (NHS or private) is desirable, we also welcome enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners ready to grow in this role.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
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 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.
 

 

 


 

 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 KIMS Hospital
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 K I M S Hospital Ltd
 
 Newnham Court Way
 Weavering
 Maidstone
 Kent
 ME14 5FT
 
 

 
 
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 <a href="https://kims.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>
 
 

 



 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 KIMS Hospital
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 K I M S Hospital Ltd
 
 Newnham Court Way
 Weavering
 Maidstone
 Kent
 ME14 5FT
 
 

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

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Senior MRI Radiographer

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PAM Wellness

Occupational Health Technician

LocationEast Kent

	PositionClinical Trainee Placements

	Advertising SalaryNot Applicable

	Vacancy TypePlacement

	Careers Site Advertising End DateNot Specified

	HoursHours Per Week:7

	Working PatternWednesday, Thursday, Friday

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

<ul type="disc">
 <li>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school! We are currently recruiting for placements in Hartsdown Academy CT9 5RE&nbsp;on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Click this link to view this school on the 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>&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</li>
 <li>We recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April or September in line with school term time. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months.</li>
 <li>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</li>
 <li>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</li>
</ul>
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.
<ul type="disc">
 <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>
*Counting your hours
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
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. 
 
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;

		
	
		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:
<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>
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.

		
	
		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			

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;
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; 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.
We continue to pilot,&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.&nbsp;HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales&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.
Our values:
We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do:
Compassion&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.
Integrity&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.
Perseverance&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.
Creativity&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;


		
	

 
 
 
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Place2Be

Counsellor on Placement Margate

LocationEast Kent

	PositionClinical Trainee Placements

	Advertising SalaryNot Applicable

	Vacancy TypePlacement

	Careers Site Advertising End DateNot Specified

	HoursHours Per Week:7

	Working PatternMon - Fri

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

<ul type="disc">
 <li>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>&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</li>
 <li>We recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April or September in line with school term time. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months.</li>
 <li>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</li>
 <li>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</li>
</ul>
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.
<ul type="disc">
 <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>
*Counting your hours
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
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. 
 
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;

		
	
		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:
<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>
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.

		
	
		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			

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;
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; 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.
We continue to pilot,&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.&nbsp;HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales&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.
Our values:
We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do:
Compassion&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.
Integrity&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.
Perseverance&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.
Creativity&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;


		
	

 
 
 
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Counsellor on Placement East Kent

<h2>About The Role</h2>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.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.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.For a career with purpose, this is your place.&nbsp;Recruitment ProcessAs 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.Closing date for applications: 10 March 2025&nbsp;Interview date: 4th - 13th and 18th March[Please note we reserve the right to close applications early]Our BenefitsWhen 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.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:<ul><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></ul>&nbsp;We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.Should you require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050.Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.

Place2Be Counsellor, Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Maidstone, Kent. This role is based at a large Mental Health Hospital. As an agency worker, you will have the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your schedule while providing vital care and support to individuals in need. Please do not apply if you do not have a current PMVA Certificate. Applicants without will not be considered. Your Role: As a Support Worker, you will: <ul> <li>Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.</li> <li>Provide emotional support and companionship.</li> <li>Promote independence and enhance quality of life.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of care provided.</li> <li>Follow care plans and ensure the highest standards of support.</li> </ul> What We Are Looking For: <ul> <li>Experience in mental health is essential.</li> <li>A caring, empathetic, and patient approach.</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and nights.</li> <li>A valid PMVA BILD-accredited breakaway training certificate is essential.</li> <li>A valid DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).</li> </ul> Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Competitive pay rates.</li> <li>Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.</li> <li>Opportunity to make a real difference in the community.</li> <li>Comprehensive training and ongoing support.</li> <li>Friendly and supportive team environment.</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're ready to start making a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply via Indeed or contact Leanne to apply today. (phone number removed) Join us and become part of a team that truly cares!

Mental Health Support Worker

Main duties and responsibilities:<ul><li>To support organisational change within a district to enhance the learning and development of children and young people through the application of applied psychology.</li><li>To actively promote inclusion through provision of a consultation based educational psychology service to schools and other agencies.</li><li>To undertake direct work with schools as required.</li><li>To provide statutory advice in line with the regulations set out in the 2014 Children and Families Act and the SEND Code of Practice according to relevant timescales. This may include appropriate contributions and presentations to support tribunal procedures.</li></ul>Qualifications and experience required<ul><li>Qualified status approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) in Educational and Child Psychology or equivalent, including Graduate Basis for Registration and recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational and Child Psychology or equivalent. All appointees will be required to be registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).</li><li>The qualifications detailed above must be met and have either previous experience as an educational psychologist or be completing a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational and Child Psychology or equivalent in order to qualify as an educational psychologist and gain registration with the HCPC.</li></ul>Flexible in terms of how many assessments Locum Educational Psychologists can undertake monthly. Can be fully remote if you want to take on remote assessments or do hybrid if want to take on face to face assessments. Connect2Kent is an agency acting as an employment business and as an equal opportunity agency. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency &amp; Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Locum Educational Psychologist

Mental Health Support WorkerJoin Nurseplus as a Mental Health Support Worker Make a Difference Every DayAt Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a temporary Mental Health Support Worker, you ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from supporting living to mental health units and secure units providing support and care to persons with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and more complex care needs. You ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Experience of working with 1:1 s would be advantageous but is not essential. Ideally you will have at least 12 months experience in a mental health setting, having restraint training in the last 12 months (with certification) although FREE CPI training is provided if not.Why Choose Nurseplus?<ul> <li>Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.</li><li>Weekly Pay &amp; Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.71 and £15.00 per hour paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for bank holidays).</li><li>Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.</li><li>Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you re new to care or have years of experience.</li><li>Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.</li><li>Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.</li></ul> What You ll Be DoingYour day-to-day responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, but will be mainly providing support to their everyday needs and promoting independence, working as part of a team or independently within an environment. You ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.What We re Looking For<ul> <li>You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.</li><li>Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.</li><li>A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.</li><li>A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.</li></ul> If you re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we d love to hear from you!About NurseplusAt Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn t stop there we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

Registered Mental Health NursePay rate: From £23.00 - an hour, inc holiday pay - weekly payReference: RGN/Folkestone/4Are you a dedicated Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on people s lives? We d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in Folkestone! We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals with varying needs. You would be working in a variety of settings including complex needs, learning disability and mental health services.As a Mental Health Nurse, we can offer you:<ul> <li>Flexible shifts that fit around you work full time, or a couple of shifts a week</li><li>Pay rates starting from £23.00 per hour, holiday pay inclusive</li><li>Weekly Pay</li><li>£500 Nurse Joining Bonus </li><li>£500 Refer a Nurse Bonus </li><li>£100 signing bonus </li><li>24/7 support from our branch team</li><li>Comprehensive free training</li><li>Opportunity for continued professional development</li><li>Free DBS</li></ul> As a Mental Health Nurse, you must:<ul> <li>Have a current NMC registration</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK. </li><li>Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.</li><li>Have 6 months UK based experience</li><li>Have a genuine passion for working in the healthcare sector</li><li>Possess excellent communication skills and a good standard of English</li></ul> Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first; our specialist teams are on hand to support you. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals. If this sounds like the job for you, we d love to hear from you. Apply to be a Registered Mental Health Nurse in Folkestone with Jane Lewis today! terms applyINDRGN

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