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LocationPlace2Be, 175 St John Street

	PositionPeople and Culture

	Advertising Salary£75,000 - £85,000 

	Vacancy TypePermanent

	Careers Site Advertising End Date07 Nov 2025

	HoursHours Per Week:35

	Working PatternMonday to Friday

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			This is an integral leadership position where you’ll drive the evolution and implementation of our people strategy, champion our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda, and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team. You’ll lead a talented team, enhance our policies and practices, and ensure our people operations are aligned with our mission to support children, schools, and communities across the UK. 

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You’ll play a key role in shaping a workplace culture that is inclusive, values-driven, and high-performing—ensuring our people feel supported, empowered, and proud to be part of Place2Be.
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&nbsp;To find out more about this important role, including a message from Catherine Roche, our Chief Executive, and further information about the key responsibilities, person specification and team structure, read through our <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAG07DV3stI/HT-e8QHYSwTC-YfldcaTEQ/view?utm_content=DAG07DV3stI&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=hd84c1dffdc" target="_blank">Director of People &amp; Culture Recruitment Pack</a>.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
•	Lead and strengthen the People &amp; Culture team, fostering a collaborative and high-impact environment 
•	Advise and influence senior leadership and the CEO on strategic people matters and organisational culture 
•	Champion our values across all people policies, processes, and communications 
•	Drive operational excellence across recruitment, performance, employee relations, and engagement 
•	Lead the implementation of our EDI strategy and co-chair the EDI Steering Group 
•	Oversee employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and feedback forums 
•	Ensure compliance with HR policies, safeguarding, and legal obligations 
•	Manage the People &amp; Culture budget and contribute to governance and risk management
What We’re Looking For
 
•	Proven experience leading a successful People &amp; Culture function in a values-led organisation 
•	Strategic thinker with a strong track record in policy development and team leadership 
•	Trusted advisor with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change 

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For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
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.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 07/11/2025
1st Interview date: via Teams - W/C 17/11/2025
2nd Interview date: In person - W/C 24/11/2025
Our Benefits 
 
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.&nbsp;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.
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Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
<ul>
 <li>Annual Leave that increases with service 
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 <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career 
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 <li>5% contributory pension scheme 
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 <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary 
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 <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme 
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 <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) 
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 <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time 
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 <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li>
</ul>
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation. 

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.
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#7f15101d0c3f0f131e1c1a4d1d1a51100d18510a14">[email&nbsp;protected]k</a>
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;you&nbsp;will uniquely bring to our team.&nbsp;
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.




		
	
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Director of People & Culture

We have an exciting opportunities for a&nbsp;Qualified and/ or Trainee Multidisciplinary Advocates to join our established and friendly Advocacy Team.&nbsp;We work for Rethink Advocacy, which is part of Rethink Mental Illness a national charity that has been transforming the lives of people severely affected by mental illness for over 50 years.As an unqualified, inexperienced independent multi-disciplinary advocate, 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 advocacy to those who are eligible for our services until you are able to pick up a caseload of your own. You will receive training in 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. The role involves acting on the instruction of the people you support, empowering them to have a say in their situation, to understand their rights and any options open to them and supporting them towards self-advocacy. When providing non-instructed advocacy, you will ensure that the unique preferences and views of the person are taken into consideration in any decisions made by care providers.As a qualified and / or experienced independent advocate, you will provide statutory and / or non-statutory independent advocacy to those who are eligible for the service within the community or care settings. This may include secure facilities, hospitals, care homes, supported living facilities and people within their own homes or temporary accommodation.You will provide statutory and / or non-statutory independent advocacy within the community or care settings. This may include secure facilities, hospitals, care homes, supported living facilities and people within their own homes or temporary accommodation.Advocacy is having someone by your side, and on your side, when you want to be more involved in decisions about your care, treatment and living arrangements. An advocate can talk through the situation you’re currently in and the options open to you. They can help you decide what you want and then communicate it to people. This is particularly useful if it’s difficult to understand things or to speak up and be heard.Our Wandsworth and Richmond service provides a range of specialist advocacy services to Adults (and children) as appropriate across a range of disciplines.&nbsp; We provide a range of statutory (instructed or non-instructed) and non-statutory advocacy support in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community, working with a range of health and social care partners.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;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.  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 and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;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.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> 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 <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>

Rethink Mental Illness

Trainee/Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocate

LocationSlough

	PositionClinical Trainee Placements

	Advertising SalaryNot Applicable

	Vacancy TypePlacement

	Careers Site Advertising End DateNot Specified

	HoursHours Per Week:7

	Working PatternMonday - Thursday

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
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 <li>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!&nbsp;Click this link to view a map of our placement schools:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">Placement Map</a>&nbsp;</li>
 <li>We recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April or September in line with school term time. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months.</li>
 <li>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</li>
 <li>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</li>
 <li>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</li>
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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.
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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>
*Counting your hours
All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. However if you need to gain clinical hours for your course, we would strongly advise that you check with your course tutor as to whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience of working with Children and Young People, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement.
Diversity and Inclusion
Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. 
 
Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in.&nbsp;

		
	
		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
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You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:
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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>
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We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply.&nbsp;Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.

		
	
		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families,&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.&nbsp; Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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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.
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. HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales&nbsp;is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and schools we support.&nbsp;We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.
Our values:
We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do: 
Compassion&nbsp;– We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders.
Integrity&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.
Perseverance&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.
Creativity&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;
		
	

 
 
 
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Counsellor on Placement Langley

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Suicide Bereavement Worker to work at our Surrey Support after Suicide Service.This is a Part time Role working 21 hours a week.&nbsp;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.Our Surrey Support After Suicide Service, aims to enable people who have been bereaved by suicide or suspected suicide to improve their resilience, functioning and wellbeing. The service is a peer led service with staff and volunteers having some form of personal experience of bereavement by suicide. For those with close personal experience, at least three years must have elapsed since the bereavement. The service aims to support those immediately affected by suicide e.g. close family members including the spouse or partner but also to those who have been exposed to suicide e.g. friends, neighbours, colleagues, witnesses, first responders, neighbours, colleges and health and social care professionals. We provide support to people aged 18 and over who are bereaved by suicide who live in Surrey.&nbsp; The service will support people who are under 18 who are bereaved by suicide to be signposted and referred onto suitable children and young people’s bereavement support services.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;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.  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 and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;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.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> 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 <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>IND1

Suicide Bereavement Worker

<h2>Fully remote, full-time internship for aspiring clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors.</h2>Our Clinical Psychology Internship equips aspiring mental health professionals worldwide with essential skills and practical client-facing experience, preparing them for careers in clinical psychology, coaching, psychotherapy, or counselling.Interns complete an intensive one-month crash course covering a toolkit of evidence-based techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They then provide free online, one-to-one coaching to global clients who otherwise lack access to mental health care, initially promoting behaviour change (e.g., diet, sleep, reducing procrastination) and later progressing to clients experiencing depression or anxiety.<h3>About Overcome</h3>Overcome is a UK-registered charity (Charity Number: 1191308) providing online mental health coaching worldwide, particularly to underserved communities in developing countries. We are a trusted placement provider for leading universities such as UCL, Bath, and Loughborough.<h3>Internship Overview</h3>This internship is a fully remote, unpaid, full-time (~30 hours/week) role. Approximately 80% of our alumni secure paid mental health positions (e.g., Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Assistant Psychologists, Support Workers), or pursue further relevant studies shortly after completion.We take applications on a rolling basis with monthly cohorts!<h2>Responsibilities</h2><h3>1st Month</h3><ul><li>Full-time Intensive Training</li></ul>Engage in full-time intensive training covering techniques from motivational interviewing, and important techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance commitment therapy.<ul><li>Diverse Learning Activities</li></ul>Learning activities include live workshops, self-study, quizzes, one-to-one/group roleplays, and assessments.t<h3>2nd and 3rd Month</h3><ul><li>Client Work</li></ul>~90% of interns pass training to support real clients. They keep track of client sessions and update their supervisor. They also attend weekly internal clinical supervision and ~monthly external clinical supervision.<ul><li>Opportunities</li></ul>Other opportunities include training future cohorts, completing recruitment role-plays to recruit future interns, managing your own project in mental health, etc.<h2>Post-Internship Opportunities</h2><ul><li>70% of our alumni continue volunteering with us to see clients at flexible hours.</li><li>2% chance of full-time employment at a competitive salary.</li><li>Some clients may pay for extended coaching sessions, mutually agreed between you and the client. You keep all the money and get paid by them directly.</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2>PassionStrong interest in psychotherapy, counselling, and/or clinical psychology.CommitmentAbility to commit full-time (~30 hours per week) for the full duration of the three month internship.Soft SkillsGood under pressure. Fast learner. Organised.Strong Language SkillsFluent in English. Good at explaining things simply.Financial IndependenceCan fund your own living expenses. We provide no salary or stipend.LikabilityGreat at building relationships, in one to one settings, very quickly.<h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Relevant degrees or past training</li><li>Relevant certifications in Psychotherapy or Counselling</li><li>Experience in supporting others' mental health</li><li>One-to-one teaching in any context</li><li>Having dealt with mental illness yourself</li><li>Living in a low or middle income country (e.g. India, Kenya, Romania)</li></ul>You can ask us questions via <a href="mailto:recruitment@overcome.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@overcome.org.uk</a> - note that this role is fully remote and our recruitment team responds to inquiries from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm UK time.

Overcome

Clinical Internship

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within PAM Occupational Health Solutions for an&nbsp;Occupational Health Technician&nbsp;to join our OH Screening Team within the Private/Public sector and support some of our well-established clients.Covering, London, surrounding areas and willingness to travel UK Wide ​- Car allowance providedYou 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.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.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.Hours/Working Week are Monday-Friday 40 hours per week.Key accountabilities &amp; responsibilities:Conduct all aspects of health surveillance and fitness for work medicals/safety critical medicals in line with client standards and requirementsDrug and alcohol screeningEnsure that all documentation is uploaded to OHIO in the relevant areasStore all data in line with Data Protection PrinciplesMaintaining confidentiality at all timesEnsuring KPI’s are metEnsuring consistency of service deliveryMonitoring OHIO compliance to ensure that all information is correct and completeEnsuring an excellent customer experienceKeep working practices in line with company accreditations including ISO 9001, 27001, SEQOHS, RISQS, and IIPEnsure all medical equipment is calibrated and safety testedProviding support to new team membersEscalations are conducted appropriatelyWork in collaboration with all members of the OH TeamSkills, Experience &amp; Qualifications:Sports Science Qualification or similar/Occupational Health Technician experience delivering health screening/medicals is preferable but not essentialCompetent at managing client communicationHighly organised and process-driven individualAbility to liaise with other departments and colleagues to achieve resultsResults orientated and customer-focusedIT LiteracyEffective communication skills.Ability to collate, prepare and deliver wellbeing contentGood organisation skills, the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise.The ability and commitment to desire to be part of a team that seeks to provide the highest levels in a professional services business.Understanding of ConfidentialityGood report writing skillsOur Values &amp; Benefits<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>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.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.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.

PAM Wellness

Occupational Health Technician

NHS Jobs

Specialist DBT (Dialectical Behaviour) Therapist Lambeth SCPT

<h2>Job summary</h2>
 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.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.



 <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 What you can add:<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>
 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.As a valued member of our bank, youll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:<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>
 01 October 2025

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

 
 
 <h3>Band</h3>
 
 Band 4
 
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 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.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.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.
 

 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 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.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.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.
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Person Specification</h2>
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <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>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 


 
 
 
 Person Specification
 
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <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>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 



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

 

 


 

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

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

 



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

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

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