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<h4>Overview</h4>
<p><strong>Location</strong> London Borough of Croydon and Kings College London</p>
<p><strong>Contract type</strong>&nbsp; Fixed Term Contract – 12 months</p>
<p><strong>Salary</strong> £36,055</p>
<p><strong>Start date</strong> 19th January 2026</p>
<p><strong>Closing date for applications</strong> 20th October 2025 at 5pm</p>

Croydon Drop In

Croydon Drop In (CDI)

Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP) Trainee

<i>Location</i>London South Thames

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

	<i>Advertising Salary</i>£6,363 pro rata (from FTE of £31,815 p.a) 

	<i>Vacancy Type</i>Permanent

	<i>Careers Site Advertising End Date</i>13 Oct 2025

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

	<i>Working Pattern</i>Thursday

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

        

        
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<p>Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma. Allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.</p>
<p>Qualified, creative and ambitious. Sound like you? As a level 4 qualified therapist / counsellor, you’ll not only work in one to one situations with young people providing clinical assessments and interventions, you’ll also engage in the wider school community to strengthen skills, and promote understanding of child mental health and the importance of early intervention. </p>
<p>As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you’ll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. </p>
<p>For a career with purpose, this is your place.</p>
<strong>The school have a large Spanish speaking community and we are looking for a counsellor that can deliver interventions in Spanish.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>
<p><strong>Recruitment Process</strong></p>
 As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.&nbsp;Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.
<p>Closing date for applications: Midnight on 13/10/2025</p>
<p>Interview date:16/10/2025</p>
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<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>
<p>When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.</p>
<p>To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here’s just a few things we have on offer:</p>
<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>
<p>We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.&nbsp;We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.</p>
<p>We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f69c999485b6869a979593c49493d8998491d8839d">[email&nbsp;protected]</a></p>
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what&nbsp;<strong>you&nbsp;</strong>will uniquely bring to our team.&nbsp;
<em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</em>
		
	
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Place2Be Counsellor, (Spanish Speaking), Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

<p>We are looking for an experienced and passionate Trainee Single Discipline Advocate – (Triage RPR) to work as part of our Camden and Islington Advocacy Team.</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>Camden and Islington Integrated service provides a range of specialist advocacy services to adults across a range of health and social care needs.&nbsp; We provide statutory and non-statutory advocacy support, which may be instructed or non-instructed in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community</p><p><strong>How you will make a difference</strong></p><p>As an unqualified, inexperienced Trainee Single Discipline Advocate (Triage paid RPR), you will be required to enrol on the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification and complete the course within a set timescale, using protected study time to focus on this. You will shadow experienced team members and then be observed providing support to those who are eligible for our services until you are able to pick up a caseload of your own. Although your focus will be providing paid RPR support, you will receive training across the different remits of advocacy, instructed and non-instructed advocacy and safeguarding and be supported to develop a thorough understanding of the role and boundaries of advocacy.</p><p>The role involves making a triage assessment for people who have been deprived of their liberty, developing the skills to empower the person to have a say in their situation, to understand their rights and any options open to them and challenging capacity assessments where you feel they are incorrect. When the person cannot communicate their views to you, you will ensure that their unique preferences and views are taken into consideration in any decisions made by care providers.</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>

Rethink Mental Illness

Trainee Single Discipline Advocate RPR Triage

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			
<p>Do you love caring for young people and children, and want an opportunity to join a 12-bedded CYPMHS service in Surrey!</p>
<p>If you’re looking to progress your career and be part a new and exciting partnership venture between Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and Elysium Healthcare, while making a vital contribution to the lives of young people aged 13-18 with general mental health Tier 4 presentations including disordered eating.&nbsp; </p>
<p>As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist employed by Elysium Healthcare but seconded to SABP through the hybrid clinical and operational model, you will deliver an evidence-based and focused treatment plan to support the children and young people, and their families, as they progress through their care plans to understand eating behaviours and restore physical health.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You will work alongside the talented and experienced multidisciplinary team to create tailored treatment programmes to support the individual needs of each young person within a warm and nurturing environment. This will allow you to understand symptoms, patterns and origins of psychological distress.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Reviewing referrals and determine appropriateness for admission</li>
    <li>Conducting admission assessments and maintain effective management plans of all young people on the unit</li>
    <li>Conducting risk assessments and review regularly</li>
    <li>Allocating specialist psychological treatments in line with individual needs</li>
    <li>Assessing physical health</li>
    <li>Ensuring effective liaison with referring teams</li>
    <li>Facilitating regular CPA review meeting</li>
    <li>Acting as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act</li>
    <li>Involvement in quality, inspections and governance processes</li>
</ul>
<p>You will also be required to take part in the On Call Consultant rota.</p>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practice</li>
    <li>Experience of CYPMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders desirable</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
    <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
    <li>£10,000 signing on fee</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
    <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
    <li>Life Assurance&nbsp;for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
    <li>Free meals while on duty</li>
    <li>Employee Assistance Services</li>
    <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities&nbsp;to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
    <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
</ul>
<p>There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer</strong></p>
<p>You will be working as an employee of Elysium Healthcare, which is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Within this role and as part of the partnership with SABP, you will be seconded to SABP which will hold responsibility for clinical leadership, day-to-day clinical assurance, CQC registration and commissioning oversight (through the CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaborative function) and directly employ the therapeutic and quality roles. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental health problems, drug and alcohol problems and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire for people of all ages.</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>
		
	
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Elysium Healthcare

Why you should work at Elysium Healthcare

Elysium Allied Health Professionals Staff Views

Psychologist staff career development stories

CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Full-Time/Part-Time Flexibility

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			

<p>Join the team at Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey as a 0.6FTE&nbsp;Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You will be providing strategic leadership and expert psychiatric leadership and clinical oversight within forensic mental health services, acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act and delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system.</p>
<p>As a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, you will take on RC responsibility for male service users on our medium secure wards. The RC will have the support of a non-consultant grade doctor as well as secretarial support.</p>
<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p>Farmfield Hospital is a 64-bed secure unit with both MSU and LSU wards for male patients. The hospital is purpose built and run by the highly experienced Elysium Healthcare group. The hospital is in the beautiful county of Surrey and has excellent transport links to London and Brighton. Gatwick airport is practically next door!</p>
<p>Working with an established multi-professional team, you will deliver individualised care and have access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals.</p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for patients.</li>
    <li>Work constructively with other multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure good patient care and throughput.</li>
    <li>If needed escalate to the Medical Director or Regional Directors any concerns, in relation to the medical staff, within the region. </li>
    <li>Provide clinical leadership to clinical teams including through effective teambuilding and facilitation.</li>
    <li>Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines, in particular medical staff.</li>
    <li>Professionally supervise and appraise medical staff as required.</li>
    <li>Ensure the medical and clinical voice is represented in hospital clinical governance meetings.</li>
    <li>Ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality medical services.</li>
    <li>Guide safe and appropriate implementation of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in region. </li>
    <li>Liaison with external agencies who are stakeholders in patient care.</li>
    <li>Support compliance with CQC/HIW standards. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful as an applicant you’ll need:</strong></p>
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    <li>MBBS or equivalent medical qualification</li>
    <li>Full GMC registration with licence to practice</li>
    <li>MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists</li>
    <li>Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status</li>
    <li>Being on the Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry is highly desirable</li>
    <li>Experience of assessment and management of patients in forensic psychiatric settings.</li>
    <li>Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
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    <li>Competitive Salary&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Car allowance</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! (Pro-rata for less than full time)</li>
    <li>Free meals and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Access to Wagestream, to help you manage your finances</li>
    <li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you&nbsp;achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
    <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
    <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more</strong></p>
<p><strong>About your next employer</strong></p>
<p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>
		
	
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Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist - Part time

<p>A fantastic opportunity has arisen within PAM Occupational Health Solutions for an&nbsp;<strong>Occupational Health Technician</strong>&nbsp;to join our OH Screening Team within the Private/Public sector and support some of our well-established clients.</p><p><strong>Covering, London, surrounding areas and willingness to travel UK Wide ​- Car allowance provided</strong></p><p>You will be expected to contribute to the Occupational Health Screening division’s success, working closely with your regional colleagues, other associated clinicians and client services colleagues to ensure the delivery of Safe, Effective, and Quality Occupational Health services.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for the support and delivery of Occupational Health Services on various contracts from construction to the food industry, providing a high-quality health screening service to our client's employees, whilst increasing the business quality through effective relationship building with employees &amp; managers.</p><p><strong>Traveling is a key part of the role as the role is peripatetic and a willingness to travel UK-wide is needed to attend training and cover annual leave and sickness absence, however, PAM will always look to minimise this.</strong></p><p>Hours/Working Week are Monday-Friday 40 hours per week.</p><p><strong>Key accountabilities &amp; responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Conduct all aspects of health surveillance and fitness for work medicals/safety critical medicals in line with client standards and requirements</p><p>Drug and alcohol screening</p><p>Ensure that all documentation is uploaded to OHIO in the relevant areas</p><p>Store all data in line with Data Protection Principles</p><p>Maintaining confidentiality at all times</p><p>Ensuring KPI’s are met</p><p>Ensuring consistency of service delivery</p><p>Monitoring OHIO compliance to ensure that all information is correct and complete</p><p>Ensuring an excellent customer experience</p><p>Keep working practices in line with company accreditations including ISO 9001, 27001, SEQOHS, RISQS, and IIP</p><p>Ensure all medical equipment is calibrated and safety tested</p><p>Providing support to new team members</p><p>Escalations are conducted appropriately</p><p>Work in collaboration with all members of the OH Team</p><p><strong>Skills, Experience &amp; Qualifications:</strong></p><p>Sports Science Qualification or similar/Occupational Health Technician experience delivering health screening/medicals is preferable but not essential</p><p>Competent at managing client communication</p><p>Highly organised and process-driven individual</p><p>Ability to liaise with other departments and colleagues to achieve results</p><p>Results orientated and customer-focused</p><p>IT Literacy</p><p>Effective communication skills.</p><p>Ability to collate, prepare and deliver wellbeing content</p><p>Good organisation skills, the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise.</p><p>The ability and commitment to desire to be part of a team that seeks to provide the highest levels in a professional services business.</p><p>Understanding of Confidentiality</p><p>Good report writing skills</p><p><strong>Our Values &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul>	<li>We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%</li>	<li>33 days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)</li>	<li>Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary</li>	<li>Income protection</li>	<li>Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!</li>	<li>Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme</li>	<li>Long service rewards</li>	<li>Flexible Working Hours</li>	<li>Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support</li>	<li>Support with training and development</li>	<li>Group Income Protection</li></ul><p>At PAM we are passionate about people and delivering our Everyday Things That Matter Values and Behaviours to our customers and our colleagues. Our cultural philosophy is based on putting our people first, creating high performing teams who deliver great services for our clients.</p><p>We’re looking for driven and ambitious professionals to join our team, who are just as passionate about our philosophy and values as we are.</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>

PAM Wellness

Occupational Health Technician

<i>Location</i>West Kent

	<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>Mon - Fri

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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>&nbsp;</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>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.</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>
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<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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<p>You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:</p>
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    <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.&nbsp;<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 West Kent

<p>We are looking for an experienced and passionate Partnerships Manager to work as part of our Fundraising Team across Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK.</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>The Fundraising team is a dynamic group of fundraisers who are passionately committed to raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams across Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts and Grants, and Partnerships.</p><p>The Partnerships team has a strong track record delivering notable charity partnerships, such as our multi-year Lloyds Banking Group partnership which successfully raised £16m; our two-year partnership with Bank of America, which saw over $1m raised through the dedication of employees and our strategic, multiyear partnerships with PWC and Prem Rugby.</p><p><strong>How you will make a difference</strong></p><p>We are looking for a dedicated Partnerships Manager to join our passionate team of fundraisers. The successful post-holder will drive new partnership opportunities and develop long-standing partnerships for both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness.&nbsp;</p><p>With extensive experience in charitable corporate partnerships, the Partnerships Manager will use their creativity and innovative skills to develop and deliver sector-leading partnerships at both mid and high value level and undertaking specific income generating and comms projects in relation to flagship partnerships. You will have some responsibility for seeking new and exciting partnership opportunities and drive their delivery and growth to strategically support our work across the UK.</p><p>You’ll have cultivation and stewardship skills to build and maintain your own pipeline, understand and translate trends in the market, and have a track record in influencing internal and external stakeholders to grow and diversify partnerships income.</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>

Partnerships Manager

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to join our dynamic and forward thinking team on our Tier 4 personality disorder service, New Dawn Ward. 
You will be expected to work full-time, working 38.5 hours a week, working days and nights on a rota basis. (shift times  7:30am to 8:00pm; 7:30pm to 8:00am). 
The post offers successful candidates a unique opportunity to develop their skills across specialities, such as DBT, and knowledge from other specialist pathways all under one roof.
New Dawn Ward at Cygnet Hospital Beckton is an 18 bed specialist Tier 4 Personality Disorder service. Women can be admitted to New Dawn if they have a diagnosis of personality disorder, exhibit self-harming behaviour and are able to accept the need for help. Service users can be informal or detained under the Mental Health Act.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a specialist service for women, situated in the East End of London and has a good overall CQC rating. We provide a comprehensive service across four specialist wards; Acute, PICU, Tier 4 Personality Disorder, and Complex Personality Disorder for women with complex mental health needs. This is a forward-thinking hospital with a drive for innovation and embraces new ways of working; we are looking for staff who share our passion for new ideas and are willing to drive for sustained high quality care delivery as part of a supportive team.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £50,918.40 to £50,918.40 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>VP9B0A87B6</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
                  <p>London and South East</p>
            <p>E6 6ZB</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are looking for<strong> Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) </strong>to join our dynamic and forward thinking team on our Tier 4 personality disorder service, New Dawn Ward.</p>

<p><strong>You will be expected to work full-time, working 38.5 hours a week, working days and nights on a rota basis.(shift times  7:30am to 8:00pm; 7:30pm to 8:00am).</strong></p>

<p>The post offers successful candidates a unique opportunity to develop their skills across specialities, such as DBT, and knowledge from other specialist pathways all under one roof.</p>

<p><strong>New Dawn Ward</strong> at Cygnet Hospital Beckton is an <strong>18 bed specialist Tier 4 Personality Disorder service. </strong>Women can be admitted to New Dawn if they have a diagnosis of personality disorder, exhibit self-harming behaviour and are able to accept the need for help. Service users can be informal or detained under the Mental Health Act.</p>

<p><strong>Cygnet Hospital Beckton</strong> is a specialist service for women, situated in the East End of London andhas agood overall CQC rating.We provide a comprehensive service across four specialist wards; Acute, PICU, Tier 4 Personality Disorder, and Complex Personality Disorder for women with complex mental health needs. This is a forward-thinking hospital with a drive for innovation and embraces new ways of working; we are looking for staff who share our passion for new ideas and are willing to drive for sustained high quality care delivery as part of a supportive team.</p>

<p><strong>Your Day-to-Day</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Develop therapeutic relationships alongside service users and carers to motivate and influence service users drive for recovery</li>
 <li>Collaborate with others to ensure the delivery of safe and clinically effective care</li>
 <li>Apply skilled and meaningful interventions based on assessed needs</li>
 <li>Maintain contemporaneous records and care plans for service users</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</strong></p>

<p><strong>Salary:</strong></p>

<p>£24.48 per hour</p>

<p><strong>Plus</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Increase in hourly rate after 18 months of employment</li>
 <li><strong>Full time contract of 38.5 hours per week</strong></li>
 <li>NHS and employee discount scheme</li>
 <li>50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet</li>
 <li>Free Meals</li>
 <li>Employee discount savings &amp; Cycle to work scheme</li>
 <li>Bespoke career pathways</li>
 <li>Company paid Life Assurance scheme</li>
 <li>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks</li>
 <li>Plus many more <a href="https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/" target="_blank">https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>You will have</strong></p>

<p><strong>Essential:</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current Pin Number</li>
 <li>The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role</li>
 <li>Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 &amp; have an understanding of latest nursing practices</li>
 <li>A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk</li>
 <li>Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service user independence</li>
 <li>
 <p>The ability to complete mandatory training; including necessary restraint training</p>
 </li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role</li>
 <li>An interest in leadership, research and assessment</li>
 <li>Interest in learning and applying psychological interventions such as DBT</li>
 <li>Ward specific experience e.g. Personality Disorder</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Cygnet</strong>has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for 30 years.</p>

<p>Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others  every day.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are looking for<strong> Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) </strong>to join our dynamic and forward thinking team on our Tier 4 personality disorder service, New Dawn Ward.</p>

<p><strong>You will be expected to work full-time, working 38.5 hours a week, working days and nights on a rota basis.(shift times  7:30am to 8:00pm; 7:30pm to 8:00am).</strong></p>

<p>The post offers successful candidates a unique opportunity to develop their skills across specialities, such as DBT, and knowledge from other specialist pathways all under one roof.</p>

<p><strong>New Dawn Ward</strong> at Cygnet Hospital Beckton is an <strong>18 bed specialist Tier 4 Personality Disorder service. </strong>Women can be admitted to New Dawn if they have a diagnosis of personality disorder, exhibit self-harming behaviour and are able to accept the need for help. Service users can be informal or detained under the Mental Health Act.</p>

<p><strong>Cygnet Hospital Beckton</strong> is a specialist service for women, situated in the East End of London andhas agood overall CQC rating.We provide a comprehensive service across four specialist wards; Acute, PICU, Tier 4 Personality Disorder, and Complex Personality Disorder for women with complex mental health needs. This is a forward-thinking hospital with a drive for innovation and embraces new ways of working; we are looking for staff who share our passion for new ideas and are willing to drive for sustained high quality care delivery as part of a supportive team.</p>

<p><strong>Your Day-to-Day</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Develop therapeutic relationships alongside service users and carers to motivate and influence service users drive for recovery</li>
 <li>Collaborate with others to ensure the delivery of safe and clinically effective care</li>
 <li>Apply skilled and meaningful interventions based on assessed needs</li>
 <li>Maintain contemporaneous records and care plans for service users</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</strong></p>

<p><strong>Salary:</strong></p>

<p>£24.48 per hour</p>

<p><strong>Plus</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Increase in hourly rate after 18 months of employment</li>
 <li><strong>Full time contract of 38.5 hours per week</strong></li>
 <li>NHS and employee discount scheme</li>
 <li>50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet</li>
 <li>Free Meals</li>
 <li>Employee discount savings &amp; Cycle to work scheme</li>
 <li>Bespoke career pathways</li>
 <li>Company paid Life Assurance scheme</li>
 <li>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks</li>
 <li>Plus many more <a href="https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/" target="_blank">https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>You will have</strong></p>

<p><strong>Essential:</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current Pin Number</li>
 <li>The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate integrity in your role</li>
 <li>Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 &amp; have an understanding of latest nursing practices</li>
 <li>A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage and reduce risk</li>
 <li>Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service user independence</li>
 <li>
 <p>The ability to complete mandatory training; including necessary restraint training</p>
 </li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role</li>
 <li>An interest in leadership, research and assessment</li>
 <li>Interest in learning and applying psychological interventions such as DBT</li>
 <li>Ward specific experience e.g. Personality Disorder</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Cygnet</strong>has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for 30 years.</p>

<p>Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others  every day.</p>
    
  


      
  
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
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        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Please refer to job description above</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="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>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        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="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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
                  <p>London and South East</p>
            <p>E6 6ZB</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
                              <p>London and South East</p>
                    <p>E6 6ZB</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - New Dawn

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you looking for
a rewarding and hands-on role where you can truly make a difference? We are
excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join
our inpatient mental health team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at SLaM. Based
in a supportive and recovery-focused environment, youll play a vital role in
helping service users re-engage with meaningful activities and develop the
skills needed for life beyond hospital.</p><p>River House is known
for its strong team culture and commitment to development, offering in-house
training, advancement opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of service
user needs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to specialise further in
your career, this position offers the ideal environment to grow both personally
and professionally, supported by a team that values learning, collaboration,
and innovation in mental health care.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>What you can add:</p><ul>  <li>You will contribute to the development of and provision occupationally focused interventions within River House under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist</li>  <li>You will work closely with service users, families, and carers to ensure your approach is person-centred, recovery-focused, and responsive to individual needs.</li>  <li>You will have a chance to work as a valued and integrated member of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic, collaborative care planning.</li>  <li>You will hold delegated responsibility for the operation of work areas during clinical interventions and ensure that health and safety standards are met on a daily basis</li>  <li>You will take on greater responsibilities and exercise increased autonomy in both 1:1 and group interventions on the wards, as well as in managing a Recovery Hub caseload.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>NHS Professionals is the UKs largest flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We give healthcare professionals the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work whether that's through flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements. By joining NHSP, you become part of a trusted, supportive community committed to Putting People in Places to Care, working alongside a diverse team delivering high-quality care across the country.</p><p>As a valued member of our bank, youll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:</p><ul>  <li>Weekly Pay Access your earnings quickly with regular weekly payments.</li>  <li>Priority Shifts Get first choice of shifts and placements before they go to external agencies.</li>  <li>Exclusive Discounts Receive a Blue Light Card and access to NHS discount providers.</li>  <li>Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that fit your schedule or explore fixed-term placements to suit your lifestyle.</li>  <li>Comprehensive Support Our friendly team is available whenever you need us via our dedicated support line.</li>  <li>Ongoing Development Access training and learning opportunities through both the Trust and NHSPs own academy.</li>  <li>Career Variety Work across different wards and specialties to gain valuable experience.</li>  <li>Community Perks Enjoy being part of a vibrant NHSP community with activities like Member of the Month, Appreciation Week, giveaways, webinars, and more.</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 October 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £15.60 an hour
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Bank</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>3 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>M0042-84710</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
      
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
            <p>Beckenham</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR3 3BX</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will support the delivery of recovery-focused, person-centred interventions within the River House OT team, working under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will play a key role in developing and facilitating both individual and group-based therapeutic activities on the wards and in the Recovery Hub. This includes contributing to occupationally focused care plans, supporting discharge planning, and using specialist knowledge to promote engagement, recovery, and social inclusion.</p><p>Youll work collaboratively with service users, carers, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, using strong communication skills to provide progress updates and contribute to assessments. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe clinical environment, adhering to health and safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with Trust and professional guidelines. The role also involves managing a small caseload, participating in risk management, and carrying out restrictive interventions where required, following Seni Lewis training.</p><p>The post includes opportunities to support student training, take part in service development, and engage in continuous professional development through supervision, training, and annual appraisal. You may be required to work evenings or weekends and are expected to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, uphold Trust policies, and maintain a professional and safe working environment at all times.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will support the delivery of recovery-focused, person-centred interventions within the River House OT team, working under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will play a key role in developing and facilitating both individual and group-based therapeutic activities on the wards and in the Recovery Hub. This includes contributing to occupationally focused care plans, supporting discharge planning, and using specialist knowledge to promote engagement, recovery, and social inclusion.</p><p>Youll work collaboratively with service users, carers, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, using strong communication skills to provide progress updates and contribute to assessments. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe clinical environment, adhering to health and safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with Trust and professional guidelines. The role also involves managing a small caseload, participating in risk management, and carrying out restrictive interventions where required, following Seni Lewis training.</p><p>The post includes opportunities to support student training, take part in service development, and engage in continuous professional development through supervision, training, and annual appraisal. You may be required to work evenings or weekends and are expected to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, uphold Trust policies, and maintain a professional and safe working environment at all times.</p>
    
  


      
  
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>- GCSEs in Maths and English</li>
        
        <li>- Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or above, Care Certificate or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>- Experience working in a Health or Social Care setting</li>
        
        <li>- Experience working with people with Mental Health difficulties and complex needs</li>
        
        <li>Collaborative working and able to deliver individual and group sessions.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>- Forensic experience</li>
          
          <li>- A creative qualification or personal interest (e.g. in art, photography, music, or drama) or a background in psychology or related field</li>
          
          <li>Open to new ideas and awareness of general issues that might have relevance to service users involvement.</li>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- GCSEs in Maths and English</li>
          
          <li>- Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or above, Care Certificate or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>- Experience working in a Health or Social Care setting</li>
          
          <li>- Experience working with people with Mental Health difficulties and complex needs</li>
          
          <li>Collaborative working and able to deliver individual and group sessions.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>- Forensic experience</li>
            
            <li>- A creative qualification or personal interest (e.g. in art, photography, music, or drama) or a background in psychology or related field</li>
            
            <li>Open to new ideas and awareness of general issues that might have relevance to service users involvement.</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NHS Professionals Limited</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
      
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
            <p>Beckenham</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR3 3BX</p>
    
  

  
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NHS Professionals Limited</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
          
          <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
                    <p>Beckenham</p>
          <p>Kent</p>
          <p>BR3 3BX</p>
        
      

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

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