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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The maternity team at the University Hospital of
North Durham are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is keen and passionate
about delivering and promoting maternity care in the acute hospital setting. Support
workers provide care to mothers, birthing people, their newborn infants and
their families through pregnancy, labour and during the postnatal period. Their
role is integral to the successful deployment of maternity services. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) work in line
with the nationally recognised NHS Maternity support worker competency,
education and career development framework. The successful applicant will be
provided with the appropriate training to meet the requirements of the
framework. </p><p>Support workers in
maternity settings may:</p><p> support the work of registered and non-registered
practitioners</p><p> work under direct or indirect supervision, and/or as
lone workers, where appropriate</p><p>









 work across service settings and
professional boundaries, according to the needs of women, their newborn infants
and their families and local service provision</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.</p><p>You must be able to produce <strong>ALL </strong>certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.</p><p>We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.</p><p>We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.</p><p>Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.</p><p>Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.</p><p>For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.</p><p>From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>C9439-2526-1293</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
      
      <p>North Road</p>
            <p>Durham</p>
            <p>DH1 5TW</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The
primary role of an MSW is to assist, support and work in collaboartion with the
maternity teams ranging from midwives to consultants in order to provide safe,
holistic and compassionate maternity care to all. </p><p>The postholder will
undertake clinical tasks such as maternal and neonatal observations and required
escalation, venepunture and personal care. In addtion, MSWs are key to
providing care and support in a families choosen feeding method in line with
UNICEF standards. </p><p>







The
postholder will also provide public health information to families for example,
healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation and safe sleeping. </p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The
primary role of an MSW is to assist, support and work in collaboartion with the
maternity teams ranging from midwives to consultants in order to provide safe,
holistic and compassionate maternity care to all. </p><p>The postholder will
undertake clinical tasks such as maternal and neonatal observations and required
escalation, venepunture and personal care. In addtion, MSWs are key to
providing care and support in a families choosen feeding method in line with
UNICEF standards. </p><p>







The
postholder will also provide public health information to families for example,
healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation and safe sleeping. </p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>5 GCSEs or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>3 A-Levels or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>NVQ 3 in relevant field or equivalent </li>
        
        <li>relevant experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Commitment to completing care </li>
          
          <li>certificate</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to undertake further </li>
          
          <li>education desirable</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Special Skills &amp; Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Numeracy and literacy skills</li>
        
        <li>Good communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Computer skills including excel and </li>
        
        <li>Microsoft</li>
        
        <li>Excellent telephone skills</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Personal Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Used to working in a busy environment </li>
        
        <li>and under pressure</li>
        
        <li>Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope </li>
        
        <li>with uncertainty</li>
        
        <li>Willing to engage with and learn from </li>
        
        <li>peers, other professionals and </li>
        
        <li>colleagues in the desire to provide or </li>
        
        <li>support the most appropriate </li>
        
        <li>interventions</li>
        
        <li>Professional calm and efficient manner </li>
        
        <li>Methodical and an effective organizer / </li>
        
        <li>prioritisation skills</li>
        
        <li>Attention to detail</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work independently</li>
        
        <li>Punctual</li>
        
        <li>Team worker</li>
        
        <li>Confidence to liaise with other members </li>
        
        <li>of the multi-disciplinary team and be </li>
        
        <li>courteous, patient and helpful at all </li>
        
        <li>times.</li>
        
        <li>Reliable and honest</li>
        
        <li>Able to travel across Trust sites to meet </li>
        
        <li>the requirements of the post</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Values &amp; Behaviours
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrable commitment to and </li>
        
        <li>focus on quality, promotes high </li>
        
        <li>standards to consistently improve </li>
        
        <li>patient outcomes</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable skill to work together </li>
        
        <li>to serve our community through </li>
        
        <li>delivering safe and excellent clinical </li>
        
        <li>care</li>
        
        <li>Value diversity and difference, </li>
        
        <li>operates with integrity and openness</li>
        
        <li>Treats others with compassion, </li>
        
        <li>empathy and respect</li>
        
        <li>Shares information openly and </li>
        
        <li>effectively with patients, staff and </li>
        
        <li>relatives</li>
        
        <li>Works across boundaries, looks for </li>
        
        <li>collective success, listens, involves, </li>
        
        <li>Application Form &amp; Interview</li>
        
        <li>respects and learns from the </li>
        
        <li>contribution of others</li>
        
        <li>Actively develops themselves and others</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of acute hospital and or </li>
        
        <li>community setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience in </li>
          
          <li>patient contact position in Maternity care</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>5 GCSEs or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>3 A-Levels or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>NVQ 3 in relevant field or equivalent </li>
          
          <li>relevant experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Commitment to completing care </li>
            
            <li>certificate</li>
            
            <li>Commitment to undertake further </li>
            
            <li>education desirable</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Special Skills &amp; Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Numeracy and literacy skills</li>
          
          <li>Good communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Computer skills including excel and </li>
          
          <li>Microsoft</li>
          
          <li>Excellent telephone skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Used to working in a busy environment </li>
          
          <li>and under pressure</li>
          
          <li>Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope </li>
          
          <li>with uncertainty</li>
          
          <li>Willing to engage with and learn from </li>
          
          <li>peers, other professionals and </li>
          
          <li>colleagues in the desire to provide or </li>
          
          <li>support the most appropriate </li>
          
          <li>interventions</li>
          
          <li>Professional calm and efficient manner </li>
          
          <li>Methodical and an effective organizer / </li>
          
          <li>prioritisation skills</li>
          
          <li>Attention to detail</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work independently</li>
          
          <li>Punctual</li>
          
          <li>Team worker</li>
          
          <li>Confidence to liaise with other members </li>
          
          <li>of the multi-disciplinary team and be </li>
          
          <li>courteous, patient and helpful at all </li>
          
          <li>times.</li>
          
          <li>Reliable and honest</li>
          
          <li>Able to travel across Trust sites to meet </li>
          
          <li>the requirements of the post</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Values &amp; Behaviours
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrable commitment to and </li>
          
          <li>focus on quality, promotes high </li>
          
          <li>standards to consistently improve </li>
          
          <li>patient outcomes</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable skill to work together </li>
          
          <li>to serve our community through </li>
          
          <li>delivering safe and excellent clinical </li>
          
          <li>care</li>
          
          <li>Value diversity and difference, </li>
          
          <li>operates with integrity and openness</li>
          
          <li>Treats others with compassion, </li>
          
          <li>empathy and respect</li>
          
          <li>Shares information openly and </li>
          
          <li>effectively with patients, staff and </li>
          
          <li>relatives</li>
          
          <li>Works across boundaries, looks for </li>
          
          <li>collective success, listens, involves, </li>
          
          <li>Application Form &amp; Interview</li>
          
          <li>respects and learns from the </li>
          
          <li>contribution of others</li>
          
          <li>Actively develops themselves and others</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of acute hospital and or </li>
          
          <li>community setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience in </li>
            
            <li>patient contact position in Maternity care</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>County Durham &amp; Darlington NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
      
      <p>North Road</p>
            <p>Durham</p>
            <p>DH1 5TW</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>County Durham &amp; Darlington NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
          
          <p>North Road</p>
                    <p>Durham</p>
                    <p>DH1 5TW</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Maternity Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies has an exciting opportunity to recruit a qualified PWP who holds accreditation with either the BABCP or BPS and is keen to develop their skills and experience within our
organisation, working to
deliver low intensity service provision to residents from the Northumberland
area. The position can be offered as a minimum of 22.5 hours or up to and including full time.</p><p>Although our PWPs currently work a combination of home based days and office days, we regret we are not able to offer a fully remote position.</p><p>The
post-holder will work within a service where caseload is monitored on booked
appointments, and which offers fantastic progression opportunities from supervisor
training to Senior PWP positions.</p><p>The
post-holder will provide low intensity interventions including a
range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management
interventions to clients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
We are proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, and applicants must be committed to upholding the principles of equal opportunities.</p><p>The successful candidate will have completed an academic course of study in line with the Low Intensity National Programme and be qualified as a PWP (e.g. PG Cert Low Intensity Psychological Therapies)</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>In
this role you will:</p><p>Undertake
initial service assessments</p><p>Provide
a range of low intensity guided self-helpinterventions through via computerised CBT, telephone, video, and face to face appointments.</p><p>Facilitate step 2 psycho educational online groups.</p><p>Have
the opportunity to contribute to a number of innovative service improvement projects.
The service has a number of Special Interest Groups which seek to improve and innovate the service offered to particular groups of clients. This includes but is
not limited to perinatal, LGBT+, long term health conditions, and young people.</p><p>Have
the opportunity to act as a mentor to trainee PWPs</p><p>Attend regular line management, case management and clinical skills supervision</p><p>Work closely with other PWPs to support one another and utilise skills and knowledge</p><p>Attend CPD events</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The
salary for this post is NHS comparable, and the successful applicant will be
employed on Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS) terms and conditions.</p><p>The
successful candidate will be entitled to benefits such as access to our
24/7 employee assistance programme to support wellbeing. The service is committed to supporting a work life balance and offers an enhanced 30 days annual leave per year (pro-rata)</p><p>Applications
are invited from candidates who are able to meet the requirements of the person
specification.</p><p>If you wish to enquire about this post please contact either of the Step 2 Leads -</p><p>Hayley Armstrong (<a href="mailto:HArmstrong@tmnorthumberland.org.uk" target="_blank">HArmstrong@tmnorthumberland.org.uk</a>)</p><p>Sarah Coles (<a href="mailto:SColes@tmnorthumberland.org.uk" target="_blank">SColes@tmnorthumberland.org.uk</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,048 to £37,796 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0330-25-0020</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
      <p>Unit 4, Telford Court</p>
      <p>Morpeth</p>
      <p>Northumberland</p>
      <p>NE61 2DB</p>
      <br>
      
        
          
          <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
          <p>Hawfinch Drive </p>
          <p>Alnwick</p>
                    <p>NE66 2GD</p>
          <br>
        
          
          <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
          <p>Beufront Park, Anick Road</p>
          <p>Hexham</p>
                    <p>NE46 4TU</p>
          <br>
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The
post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high volume low
intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT) based self management interventions to clients with mild to
moderate common mental health conditions.</p><p>



The
post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The
post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high volume low
intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT) based self management interventions to clients with mild to
moderate common mental health conditions.</p><p>



The
post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>-Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy. </li>
          
          <li>-Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.</li>
          
          <li>-Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>-Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem </li>
        
        <li>-Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
        
        <li>-Able to write clear reports and letters.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Experience of working in Primary Care Services</li>
          
          <li>-Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes </li>
          
          <li>-Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
          
          <li>-Evidence of working in the local community</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>-Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training</li>
        
        <li>-Computer literate </li>
        
        <li>-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills </li>
        
        <li>-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
        
        <li>-Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care </li>
        
        <li>-High level of enthusiasm and motivation. </li>
        
        <li>-Advanced communication skills                             </li>
        
        <li>-Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
        
        <li>-Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
        
        <li>-Ability to work under pressure </li>
        
        <li>-Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality </li>
        
        <li>-Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health </li>
          
          <li>-Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>-Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
          
          <li>Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation</li>
          
          <li>-Fluent in languages other than English</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>-Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy. </li>
            
            <li>-Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.</li>
            
            <li>-Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem </li>
          
          <li>-Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
          
          <li>-Able to write clear reports and letters.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>-Experience of working in Primary Care Services</li>
            
            <li>-Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes </li>
            
            <li>-Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
            
            <li>-Evidence of working in the local community</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training</li>
          
          <li>-Computer literate </li>
          
          <li>-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills </li>
          
          <li>-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
          
          <li>-Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care </li>
          
          <li>-High level of enthusiasm and motivation. </li>
          
          <li>-Advanced communication skills                             </li>
          
          <li>-Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
          
          <li>-Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
          
          <li>-Ability to work under pressure </li>
          
          <li>-Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality </li>
          
          <li>-Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision</li>
          
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    <p>Sunderland Counselling Service</p>
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      <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
      <p>Unit 4, Telford Court</p>
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          <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
          <p>Unit 4, Telford Court</p>
          <p>Morpeth</p>
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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - NTT

<p>At Barchester Healthcare, we are committed to the highest standards of ethical recruitment. We want to reassure all applicants that we never request payment in exchange for sponsorship. If you receive any request for payment or financial information claiming to be from Barchester Healthcare, please be advised that this is not a legitimate request from us. We strongly recommend that you do not engage with individuals or entities making these claims. If you have any concerns or wish to report suspicious activity, please contact us at .</p><p>DISCOVER YOUR CAREER AT BARCHESTER</p> BENEFITS AND REWARDS <p>We recognise that you and your role is pivotal in shaping the future of our organisation. That's why in return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package. Take a look at how we're committed to rewarding your amazing work and commitment when you join us.</p><p>We're proud to have over 240 care homes and six independent hospitals nationwide, that continually meet and exceed all relevant regulatory compliance standards. Join one of our fantastic teams and you'll make sure our residents and patients get the outstanding quality of care, support, services and facilities they deserve.</p><p>We recognise and celebrate difference and pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all. Whoever you are, we want you to be yourself, always. This enables greater diversity across the entire organisation for the benefit of our workforce and also the people we celebrate life with in our homes and hospitals. Barchester is proud to be an equal opportunities organisation.</p>

Clinical Psychologist

<p>We are recruiting a <strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> to join a supportive school based in <strong>Choppington, Northumberland</strong>. In this role, you will work closely with pupils who require emotional, behavioural, and mental health support, helping them engage positively with school life.</p><p><strong><em>The role is Monday-Friday, 8:40am-3:40pm.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul> <li>Provide 1:1 and small group mental health support to pupils</li><li>Assist students in managing anxiety, behavioural challenges, and emotional regulation</li><li>Support the wider pastoral and SEND teams</li><li>Develop trusting relationships with students to promote wellbeing</li><li>Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with school staff</li><li>Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive school environment</li></ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul> <li>Experience working with children or young people in a support or care setting</li><li>Understanding of mental health needs, trauma-informed practice, or SEMH support</li><li>Calm, patient, and resilient approach</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and external agencies</li><li>Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential (training provided)</li></ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul> <li>Competitive pay based on experience</li><li>Supportive team and dedicated education consultant</li><li>Ongoing training and CPD opportunities</li><li>The chance to make a real difference in young people s lives</li></ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>To apply, please send your CV to <strong>(url removed)</strong> or contact the Leader Education team for more information.</p><p>NEWSUP</p>

Mental Health Support Worker

<p><strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant<br> Durham<br> £13.68 per hour<br> Immediate Start</strong></p><p><strong>The School and Role</strong><br> Do you have a big heart, a calm head, and a passion for supporting children s emotional wellbeing?<br> Are you the kind of person who can turn a tough day into a positive one with patience and understanding?<br> Do you want a role where no two days are the same and every day truly matters?</p><p>We re looking for a <strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant</strong> to join our brilliant supply team, supporting pupils across SEND and alternative provision schools in <strong>Durham</strong>. These settings support children who may experience anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, or emotional regulation difficulties and they need consistent, caring adults to help them feel safe and supported.</p><p>In this role, you ll work <strong>1:1 and in small groups</strong>, helping children manage emotions, build confidence, and develop positive coping strategies. Whether it s supporting a calm start to the day, helping a child through a tricky moment, or celebrating small wins, you ll be making a real difference every step of the way.</p><p><strong>The Ideal Children s Mental Health Assistant Will Be:</strong></p><ul> <li> <p>Warm, patient, and genuinely caring</p></li><li> <p>Confident supporting children with emotional and mental health needs</p></li><li> <p>Able to stay calm during challenging moments and use positive behaviour strategies</p></li><li> <p>A great listener who builds trust quickly</p></li><li> <p>Passionate about helping children feel understood, valued, and confident</p></li></ul> <p>Experience in care, youth work, education, psychology, or mental health support is highly valued but most important is the right attitude. A <strong>DBS on the Update Service</strong> is required (or willingness to apply).</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul> <li> <p><strong>Meaningful Work</strong> Make a real difference in children s lives every day</p></li><li> <p><strong>Flexibility</strong> Choose when and where you work</p></li><li> <p><strong>Competitive Pay</strong> Paid weekly through PAYE</p></li><li> <p><strong>Work Life Balance</strong> Minimal work outside school hours</p></li><li> <p><strong>Training &amp; CPD</strong> Build your skills in mental health and emotional wellbeing</p></li><li> <p><strong>Try Before You Commit</strong> Explore different settings before taking a long-term role</p></li><li> <p><strong>24/7 Support</strong> A friendly consultant who s always there to help</p></li></ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong><br> We re a market-leading education supply agency passionate about supporting children, schools, and the amazing people who work in them. We believe in inclusion, kindness, and giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.</p><p>We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in all its forms.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> If you re ready to support children s mental health, build confidence, and be the person who makes school feel safe again we d love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today via this website, or call <strong>(phone number removed)</strong> to find out more.</p><p></p>

Childrens Mental Health Assistant

<b>£73,666 - £77,930 + excellent benefits</b>  <b>Those Huge Small Victories</b> <p>Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.</p> <b>Get out what you put in</b> <p> This role is based across 2 of our CSE homes in the North East, therefore experience of working with sexual trauma, abuse and CSE would be desirable. </p><p>Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.</p><p>As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.</p><p>Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children.</p> <b>What we do for you</b> <p>We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:</p><ul><li><p><b>Training</b>: A full induction and on the job training</p></li><li><p><b>Holiday</b>: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays </p></li><li><p><b>Clinical Development</b>: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development</p></li><li><p><b>Flexible benefits</b>: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here </p></li><li><p><b>Wellbeing: </b>a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance</p></li><li><p><b>Medical cover</b> so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of <b>high-street discounts </b></p></li><li><p>A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time</p></li></ul> <b>Bring your whole self to work</b> <p>Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will:</p><ul><li><p>Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC</p></li><li><p>Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs</p></li><li><p>Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences</p></li><li><p>Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer</p></li><li><p>Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative</p></li><li><p>Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people</p></li><li><p> Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD </p></li><li><p> Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital </p></li><li><p> Be a car driver, as there's some travel involved </p></li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way.</p> <b>Interested in joining us?</b> <p>Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.</p><p> The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. </p><p> For a full job description and person specification, please click here . </p><p> To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . </p><p> To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . </p><p> Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children /<br>SEMH / SEN / ASD </p>

Senior Psychologist

<p><b> Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist </b></p><p> An exciting opportunity for an experienced Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist to deliver trauma-informed assessments, behaviour change interventions, safeguarding support and risk management within Approved Premises and refuges for domestic abuse survivors, supporting both perpetrators and victims within a safeguarding-led fra  click apply for full job details</p>

Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist

<p>We are looking for a number of experienced mental health support workers for ad hoc shift cover across the North East in both adult and young persons services.</p> <p>These roles would suit those who need some flexibility in their working patterns as you can work around your availability and other commitments.</p> <p>Services vary between temporary accommodation and supported living services and you should have experience of support people with a variety of mental heatlh needs, including substance misuse, learnming disability and other diagnosed mental health conditions.</p> <p>Working with Blu tech you will receive weekly pay, accrue paid annual leave, be provided access to free update training where appropriate, with certificates provided, and be given a named consultant as your main point of contact.</p> <p>Blu tech Consulting Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employment Agency. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status</p>

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