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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p><strong>Are you a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist seeking a new challenge?</strong></p> <p>A <strong>part-time </strong>opportunity has arisen for a<strong> Clinical or Counselling Psychologist</strong> to join the <strong>Bucks Early Intervention Service</strong> in a developmental role. We are looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team both independently and with initiative. We are looking for a person who has the ability to provide specialist cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis and the ability to use their skills to support and motivate colleagues and clients.</p> <p>You will have experience of working alongside a range of other professionals to provide psychological advice and consultation regarding formulation and treatment.</p> <p>We welcome applications from newly or soon-to-be qualified clinical or counselling psychologists. Please note this role is <strong>part-time working 22.5 hours per week.</strong></p> <p></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>This role is crucial in ensuring that patients get timely access to high quality specialist psychological treatments within the Bucks Early Intervention Service. As part of the role, you will:</p> <ul>  <li>Provide psychological assessment and intervention for adults with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties presenting in the Early Intervention Service and their families in outpatient, community and inpatient settings as required. This may include the use of digital technology.</li>  <li>Supervise and support the psychological assessment and interventions provided by assistant and trainee psychologists and other clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based care and treatment, dependent on experience.</li>  <li>Provide ad hoc advice, consultation and supervision on clients' psychological care to colleagues and other professionals as delegated by the Principal Clinical Psychologist.</li>  <li>Work towards the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of a band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, which, if achieved in line with developmental reviews, will lead to an opportunity for promotion to band 8a.</li> </ul> <p>You will excel at working autonomously, managing a caseload and taking responsibility for the governance of your psychological practice within a multidisciplinary team. You will be familiar with utilising research skills for audit, policy and service development.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.</p> <p>As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: <strong>"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p> <p>Our values are: <strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p> <p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p> <ul>  <li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>  <li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>  <li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>  <li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>  <li>Competitive pension scheme</li>  <li>Lease car scheme</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>  <li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>  <li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li>  <li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li> </ul>


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

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £62,682 a year
      
        per annum | 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>267-BM7640332</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>The Whiteleaf Centre</p>
      <p>Bierton Road</p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>HP20 1EG</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p>We offer excellent supervision, CPD and training opportunities to support the role and individual career progression, and have excellent links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health that includes Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCTC) and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training and Research, which is hosted by the Trust. We actively encourage innovation and research with opportunities for collaborations with University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry and Department of Experimental Psychology.</p> <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p> <p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p> <p>We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.</p> <p>Please note the Job Descriptions are subject to AFC Banding Evaluation. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p>We offer excellent supervision, CPD and training opportunities to support the role and individual career progression, and have excellent links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health that includes Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCTC) and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training and Research, which is hosted by the Trust. We actively encourage innovation and research with opportunities for collaborations with University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry and Department of Experimental Psychology.</p> <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p> <p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p> <p>We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.</p> <p>Please note the Job Descriptions are subject to AFC Banding Evaluation. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with relevant registration or final year trainee within 3 months of qualifying</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Further training relevant to working in early intervention in psychosis</li>
          
          <li>Further training/qualifications or experience in supervision, research methodology, staff training, other relevant fields</li>
          
          <li>Further training/qualifications in specific therapy modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR,</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of CPD since qualifying</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Complex/specialist methods of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment</li>
        
        <li>Effective communication of sensitive/complex information</li>
        
        <li>Multidisciplinary teamwork and consultation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Teaching/training</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Psychological assessment, formulation and treatment</li>
        
        <li>Variety of client groups, presenting problems, settings</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Severe and/or complex mental health care</li>
          
          <li>Running groups</li>
          
          <li>Supervision of others</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with relevant registration or final year trainee within 3 months of qualifying</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Further training relevant to working in early intervention in psychosis</li>
            
            <li>Further training/qualifications or experience in supervision, research methodology, staff training, other relevant fields</li>
            
            <li>Further training/qualifications in specific therapy modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR,</li>
            
            <li>Evidence of CPD since qualifying</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Complex/specialist methods of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment</li>
          
          <li>Effective communication of sensitive/complex information</li>
          
          <li>Multidisciplinary teamwork and consultation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Teaching/training</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Psychological assessment, formulation and treatment</li>
          
          <li>Variety of client groups, presenting problems, settings</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Severe and/or complex mental health care</li>
            
            <li>Running groups</li>
            
            <li>Supervision of others</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>
  

  

  
    <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>
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        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>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Whiteleaf Centre</p>
      <p>Bierton Road</p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>HP20 1EG</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Whiteleaf Centre</p>
          <p>Bierton Road</p>
          <p>Aylesbury</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>HP20 1EG</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Developmental Role)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p><strong>Are you a newly qualified/soon to qualify Psychological professional looking for a new role in adult mental health? Or someone Psychological professional wanting to develop your systemic therapy skills?</strong></p>
<p>We are recruiting a part-time <strong>Clinical/Counselling Psychologist</strong>or <strong>Psychological Therapist</strong> with training in Systemic Psychotherapy or willingness to train in systemic therapy, to provide psychological assessments and interventions for adults with severe and/or complex mental health problems, their families and carers. This role is <strong>part-time working 30 hours per week.</strong></p>
<p>We also welcome applications from Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, or Psychological Therapists who are due to qualify soon.</p>
<p>Our enthusiastic, skilled and supportive team provides a range of therapies. You would contribute to the work of the team by joining the highly valued family therapy clinic and undertaking group and individual therapy with people seeking formulation-based CBT for developmental trauma and other complex difficulties.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>You should be able to demonstrate your use of evidence-based practice in specialist adult mental health settings, including competence in cognitive-behavioural and third wave approaches and systemic interventions. If not already accredited, you will be willing to work towards accreditation with an accrediting body such as BABCP and/or AFT for which you will be fully supported.</p>
<p>As a member of Specialist Psychological Therapies you will work closely with colleagues in our adult mental health community and in-patient teams. You will also liaise with and support psychological therapists working at earlier steps in the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Pathway. You will work with the Clinical Lead, Locality Leads, Team Manager and your team to ensure that the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Pathway achieves its key objectives of delivering integrated, safe, accessible, responsive, effective and caring services to people in Buckinghamshire. You will ensure the service you provide is of a high quality and meets national guidance as well as meeting local and nationally agreed targets.</p>
<p>Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role. The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.</p> <p>As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:<strong> "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p> <p>Our values are:<strong> "Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p> <p>We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p> <p>o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</p>


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

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum | 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>267-BM7664730</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Whiteleaf Centre</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>HP20 1EG</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p>
<p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>
<p>We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p>
<p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>
<p>We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with clients with severe and complex mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology and psychotherapy</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oDoctoral level training in clinical/ counselling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology</li>
        
        <li>oRegistration with HCPC or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oPre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology</li>
          
          <li>oTraining and qualification in systemic family therapy</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Further Training or Job Related  Aptitude and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration</li>
        
        <li>oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups</li>
        
        <li>oGood organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oExperience of running/co-running groups</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of systemic family therapy practice</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of offering CBT and third wave therapies to adults with complex psychological difficulties</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          personal qualities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour</li>
        
        <li>oA positive approach to working with adults with mental health difficulties</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oAn awareness of own strengths and limitations</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with clients with severe and complex mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology and psychotherapy</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oDoctoral level training in clinical/ counselling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology</li>
          
          <li>oRegistration with HCPC or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oPre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology</li>
            
            <li>oTraining and qualification in systemic family therapy</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Further Training or Job Related  Aptitude and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration</li>
          
          <li>oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups</li>
          
          <li>oGood organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oExperience of running/co-running groups</li>
            
            <li>oExperience of systemic family therapy practice</li>
            
            <li>oExperience of offering CBT and third wave therapies to adults with complex psychological difficulties</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            personal qualities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour</li>
          
          <li>oA positive approach to working with adults with mental health difficulties</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oAn awareness of own strengths and limitations</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>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Whiteleaf Centre</p>
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          <p>Aylesbury</p>
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            <p><a href="https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Clin/Coun Psychologist or Psychological Therapist/Systemic Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p><strong>If you're looking for a role that's both meaningful and full of opportunities to grow, you might find your next step with us. </strong></p>
<p><strong>We're excited to welcome a Therapy Assistant (Band 3) into our friendly, well-established team.</strong></p>
<p>You'll be joining an established, supportive Multidisciplinary Team providing rehabilitation to people with neurological conditions in their own homes. We work across the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service and the Early Supported Discharge for Stroke service, helping patients regain independence and achieve the goals that matter most to them.</p>
<p>The Therapy Assistant role is pivotal, and you will work closely together with all of the other team members to support patients' rehabilitation, manage their neurological condition and achieve their goals.</p>
<p>As part of the role, you'll visit patients in their homes and in community settings, so access to your own vehicle is essential. After a thorough induction, you'll deliver rehabilitation and education sessions both independently and alongside other team members. Your day-to-day work will be varied and tailored to each patient's needs.</p>
<p>You'll be joining a team with a wealth of specialist knowledge, links and experience, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop within neurological rehabilitation.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p><strong>The ethos of the team is:</strong></p>
<p><strong>A team of neuro rehabilitation specialists assisting people to manage their neurological condition and achieve their goals, in their chosen environment, aiming towards greater independence in everyday life.</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>T</strong><strong>he role is full time at 37.5 hours per week, though we're very happy to consider applicants who are looking for part-time hours.</strong></em></p>
<p>To deliver patient facing rehabilitation programmes as guided by therapists. Examples include:</p>
<ul>
<li>exercise programmes</li>
<li>cognitive and visual rehabilitation</li>
<li>speech and language exercises</li>
<li>supporting patients to self-monitor blood pressure</li>
<li>mindfulness</li>
<li>equipment reviews</li>
<li>support nursing colleagues with completion of stroke reviews</li>
</ul>
<p>Other non-patient facing tasks include:</p>
<ul>
<li>preparation of paperwork for patients referred to the team</li>
<li>ordering equipment / collecting from equipment stores</li>
<li>calling patients to book / change appointments</li>
<li>supporting with audits</li>
<li>liaison and referrals to other services</li>
<li>motivating patients to participate in rehabilitation programmes and liaise with relevant professionals within the team and in wider services such as GP practices, Social Services and the Stroke Association</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. </p> <p>Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:</p> <ul>  <li>Caring for and about you is our top priority</li>  <li>Committed to providing good quality, safe services</li>  <li>Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions</li> </ul> <p>Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:</p> <ul>  <li>Flexible working options to support work-life balance</li>  <li>27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell</li>  <li>Generous NHS pension scheme</li>  <li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities</li>  <li>'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles</li>  <li>Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services</li>  <li>Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants</li>  <li>Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality</li>  <li>Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave</li>  <li>Free parking across Trust sites</li> </ul>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 January 2026</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>371-CHS1106-C</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>7-9 Cremyll Road</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>Reading</p>
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      <p>RG1 8NQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p><strong>The must haves for you to be considered for this role: </strong></p> <ul>  <li>Experienceofworkinginateam </li>  <li>Some knowledge of the role of rehabilitation and desire to work in a multidisciplinaryteam to support patients. </li>  <li>UKdrivinglicenseholder withaccesstoavehicletodriveforworkpurposes.</li> </ul>   <p>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.</p> <p><strong>We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.</strong></p> <p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.</p> <p>Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.</p>   <p></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p></p><p><strong>The must haves for you to be considered for this role: </strong></p> <ul>  <li>Experienceofworkinginateam </li>  <li>Some knowledge of the role of rehabilitation and desire to work in a multidisciplinaryteam to support patients. </li>  <li>UKdrivinglicenseholder withaccesstoavehicletodriveforworkpurposes.</li> </ul>   <p>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.</p> <p><strong>We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.</strong></p> <p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.</p> <p>Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.</p>   <p></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Education/Qualifications/Training
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>GCSE level C or equivalent in English</li>
        
        <li>Willing and able to undertake the Trust Care Certificate</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Human Biology</li>
          
          <li>IT</li>
          
          <li>NVQ 2 or equivalent</li>
          
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        <li>Previous reliable employment</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working as a member of a team.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working under direction</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience in caring environment</li>
          
          <li>Experience in working in a community setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience working with the public</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience in NHS therapy service</li>
          
          <li>Experience of liaising with Social Care in the UK</li>
          
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        <li>Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the therapy and/or rehabilitation</li>
        
        <li>Good written and spoken English</li>
        
        <li>Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity and privacy</li>
        
        <li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li>
        
        <li>Able to listen well</li>
        
        <li>Able to demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and colleagues</li>
        
        <li>Able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist</li>
        
        <li>Able to work effectively under supervision as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Able to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor</li>
        
        <li>Willing / able to undertake Development Programme or equivalent  / relevant training</li>
        
        <li>Approachable and helpful</li>
        
        <li>Empathetic</li>
        
        <li>Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders and disabilities</li>
        
        <li>Flexible / adaptable</li>
        
        <li>Good organisational skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability and willingness to learn</li>
        
        <li>Good time management</li>
        
        <li>An awareness of neurological conditions</li>
        
        <li>Willing and able to assist a person with their personal care</li>
        
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          <li>Willing and able to assist a person with their personal care</li>
          
          <li>Appropriate use of Initiative, but know own limitations</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of human Biology</li>
          
          <li>Basic knowledge of the benefits of rehabilitation</li>
          
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        <li>Occupational Health Clearance</li>
        
        <li>DBS clearance</li>
        
        <li>Able to travel efficiently between multiple sites</li>
        
        <li>Car driver</li>
        
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          <li>GCSE level C or equivalent in English</li>
          
          <li>Willing and able to undertake the Trust Care Certificate</li>
          
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          <li>Previous reliable employment</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working as a member of a team.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working under direction</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience in caring environment</li>
            
            <li>Experience in working in a community setting</li>
            
            <li>Experience working with the public</li>
            
            <li>Previous experience in NHS therapy service</li>
            
            <li>Experience of liaising with Social Care in the UK</li>
            
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            Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the therapy and/or rehabilitation</li>
          
          <li>Good written and spoken English</li>
          
          <li>Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity and privacy</li>
          
          <li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li>
          
          <li>Able to listen well</li>
          
          <li>Able to demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and colleagues</li>
          
          <li>Able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist</li>
          
          <li>Able to work effectively under supervision as part of a team</li>
          
          <li>Able to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor</li>
          
          <li>Willing / able to undertake Development Programme or equivalent  / relevant training</li>
          
          <li>Approachable and helpful</li>
          
          <li>Empathetic</li>
          
          <li>Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders and disabilities</li>
          
          <li>Flexible / adaptable</li>
          
          <li>Good organisational skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability and willingness to learn</li>
          
          <li>Good time management</li>
          
          <li>An awareness of neurological conditions</li>
          
          <li>Willing and able to assist a person with their personal care</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Willing and able to assist a person with their personal care</li>
            
            <li>Appropriate use of Initiative, but know own limitations</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of human Biology</li>
            
            <li>Basic knowledge of the benefits of rehabilitation</li>
            
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            Additional Requirements
          
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          <li>Occupational Health Clearance</li>
          
          <li>DBS clearance</li>
          
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    <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p></p>
      <p>Reading</p>
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      <p>RG1 8NQ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>7-9 Cremyll Road</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>Reading</p>
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          <p>RG1 8NQ</p>
        
      

      
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Therapy Assistant – Neuro-Rehabilitation

<p><strong>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage</strong></p><p></p><p>An AMAZING opportunity has recently opened up for a Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant in Wantage, ready to start ASAP on a full time basis.</p><p>This incredible school are looking for someone who will come in to support their students in the classroom on a one to one basis.</p><p>Many of these students have been diagnosed with Autism, but also struggle with co-existing needs such as social, emotional and mental health needs.</p><p>Each student has their very own intervention plan, that is designed to meet their needs and also support them in reaching their milestones.</p><p>The plans have their own targets, that aid in success and growth in all aspects, from academic to mental and emotional wellbeing.</p><p>This school are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for supporting mental health and learning needs, and need someone who is keen to make a real difference.</p><p>This school also employ a therapeutic approach, which offers a high standard of care and attention throughout the school day.</p><p><strong>Some more information on the role: </strong></p><ul><li>Amazing for Psychology Graduates</li><li>Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Wantage based</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Full Time</li><li>Amazing Psychology related experience</li></ul><p>Apply Now! Interviews will take place within the next few weeks.</p><p><strong>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage - ASAP Start - Full Time </strong></p>

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage

<p><strong>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Abingdon</strong></p><p>An amazing school in Abingdon are looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team!</p><p>This lovely school cater for students who have a primary need of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but with multiple co-existing needs. Many of the students struggle with communication needs, behavioural needs, social, emotional and mental health needs too. A great opportunity to gain experience with multiple needs across a variety of ages!</p><p>Your day to day in this school as a Mental Health Assistant will be varied, but you will be working with students 1 to 1, hands on, directly in the classroom, supporting them with their individualised intervention plans. A chance to make a difference where it matters most!</p><p>This amazing school are looking to appoint someone who is patient, kind, passionate about education and mental health as their Mental Health Assistant. They are looking for someone who is willing to make a difference.</p><p>If you come from a background in psychology or education, the experience offered here will be a huge help to boost your career. However, if you simply make to get involved and make a difference, we want to hear from you!</p><p><strong>Important Information: </strong></p><ul><li>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Abingdon</li><li> 85 to 100 per day</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Full Time</li><li>Long term</li><li>Great psychology related experience</li></ul><p>If you are interested and would like to apply, you can apply directly to this advert. Interviews are set to take place asap so don't wait!</p><p><strong>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Abingdon - ASAP Start - Full Time </strong></p>

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Abingdon

<p><strong>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant </strong></p><p>An amazing school in Reading are looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team!</p><p>This lovely school cater for students who have a primary need of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but with multiple co-existing needs. Many of the students struggle with communication needs, behavioural needs, social, emotional and mental health needs too. A great opportunity to gain experience with multiple needs across a variety of ages!</p><p>Your day to day in this school as a Mental Health Assistant will be varied, but you will be working with students 1 to 1, hands on, directly in the classroom, supporting them with their individualised intervention plans. A chance to make a difference where it matters most!</p><p>This amazing school are looking to appoint someone who is patient, kind, passionate about education and mental health as their Mental Health Assistant. They are looking for someone who is willing to make a difference.</p><p>If you come from a background in psychology or education, the experience offered here will be a huge help to boost your career. However, if you simply make to get involved and make a difference, we want to hear from you!</p><p><strong>Important Information: </strong></p><ul><li>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Reading</li><li> 85 to 100 per day</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Full Time</li><li>Long term</li><li>Great psychology related experience</li></ul><p>If you are interested and would like to apply, you can apply directly to this advert. Interviews are set to take place asap so don't wait!</p><p><strong>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Reading - ASAP Start - Full Time </strong></p>

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant

<p>Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. </p> <p><strong>Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?</strong> </p> <p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker </strong>- £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong> - Full - Time 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, and weekends.</p> <p><strong>Service</strong> - Iris Hayter House, Littlemore, Oxford</p> <p><strong>What You'll Be Doing:</strong></p> <p>Response are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their dedicated team at Iris Hayter House. The Iris Hayter House team is a Care Quality Commission registered care home. The team provide personal care 24/7 for older adults who are diagnosed with enduring mental health and physical health needs.</p> <p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment.</p> <p><strong>Overall job responsibility</strong>: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.</p> <p> Some of the core duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li><li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.</li><li>Support clients to attend appointments where required.</li><li>Ensure daily paperwork is completed.</li><li>Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service</li><li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li></ul> <p><strong>The Successful Applicant:</strong></p> <p>Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day - <strong>Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. </strong></p> <p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>GCSE's in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li><li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate</li><li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li><li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li><li>Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.</li><li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li><li>Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response's vision, mission and values</li></ul> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li><li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li><li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li><li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li><li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li><li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li><li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li><li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app - approved by NHS</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Free DBS application</li></ul> <p>You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients.</p> <p>If this <strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - 04/02/2025</p> <p><strong><em>All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK - Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.</em></strong></p> <p>All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.</p>

Mental Health Support Worker - Littlemore, Oxford

<p><strong>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Aylesbury </strong></p><p><em>Aylesbury Start Date: February 2026</em></p><p>Are you a recent or soon-to-be Psychology or Criminology graduate with ambitions to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Mental Health Support Worker?</p><p>Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs and mental health challenges?</p><p>We are currently working with a forward-thinking primary school in Aylesbury that is seeking passionate and motivated graduates to join their team as Mental Health Assistants from October 2025.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school environment that supports children with a range of needs, including:</p><ul><li>Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties</li><li>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)</li><li>Behavioural challenges</li></ul><p>As a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help students achieve both academically and emotionally.</p><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>A degree (or expected degree) in Psychology or Criminology</li><li>A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs</li><li>A commitment to working full-time for at least 12 months - consistency is key for these students</li><li>Any prior experience working with children (formally or informally) is beneficial, but not essential</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and a proactive mindset</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Ideal stepping-stone for aspiring Psychologists and Therapists</li><li> Gain invaluable experience working in an SEN/SEMH setting</li><li>Work in a supportive, collaborative school environment</li><li>Full-time and Part time roles from after February half term</li><li>Interviews ongoing - early applications encouraged!</li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>Apply now or contact Anthony at Academics for more information.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for Psychology and Criminology graduates looking to make a real impact while building a solid foundation for a future career in mental health or education.</p><p><strong>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Aylesbury </strong></p>

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant<br><br>Aspiring Educational Psychologist Opportunity<br><br><p>Reading, Berkshire ASAP Start</p><p>Ideal for Psychology, Counselling &amp; Criminology Graduates</p><p>Are you passionate about supporting children with mental health and complex needs?<br>Are you considering a future career as an Educational Psychologist, Therapist, or SEN Teacher?</p><p>An outstanding specialist primary SEMH school in Reading, Berkshire is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children aged 4-11, alongside on-site psychologists, therapists and counsellors, within a highly supportive and well-resourced setting.</p><br><br>About the Role<br><br><p>Position: Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant<br>Start Date: ASAP<br>Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30am-3:45pm)<br>Pay: 85- 105 per day<br>Location: Reading, Berkshire</p><p>You will provide consistent, child-centred support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them to regulate emotions, manage behaviour, and access learning in a safe and nurturing environment.</p><br><br>Why This Role?<br><br><p>Work closely with qualified psychologists, therapists and counsellors<br>Opportunities to observe and shadow therapeutic sessions<br>Gain invaluable experience with mental health, behaviour support and SEN<br>Excellent stepping stone for aspiring Educational or Occupational Psychologists<br>Supportive mentoring and professional development</p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong><br>A graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or a related field (other degrees considered)<br>Passionate about supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs<br>Resilient, confident and calm when managing challenging behaviour<br>Proactive, adaptable and able to use initiative<br>Previous SEN or care experience is desirable but not essential</p><ul><li>(Experience can include schools, care work, youth work, volunteering, or personal experience)</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant role and are available to start immediately, please contact Abi at Academics or apply directly to this advert.</p>

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Reading

<p>Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. </p> <p><strong>Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?</strong> </p> <p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong> 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings &amp; weekends.</p> <p><strong>Service</strong> Scrutton Close &amp; Newman Court, Oxford.</p> <p><strong>What You ll Be Doing:</strong></p> <p>Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Scrutton Close &amp; Newman Court! The Scrutton Close/Newman Court team focus on supporting clients within their own accommodation. Staff offer a high level of support, and work closely with clients to achieve their personal goals and gain increased independence before taking the next step in their journey. </p> <p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment.</p> <p>Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health &amp; safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills.</p> <p>Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: <em> The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. </em>Client in Adult Services. </p> <p><strong>Overall job responsibility</strong>: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.</p> <p> Some of the core duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.</li> <li>Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.</li> <li>Support clients to attend appointments where required.</li> <li>Ensure daily paperwork is completed.</li> <li>Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> <li>Work with all residents using a trauma informed approach using the 6 principles of trauma informed care: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment and Cultural Consideration </li> <li>Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one s support and given information about the service.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Successful Applicant:</strong></p> <p>Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day <strong>Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. </strong></p> <p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values</li> <li>Ability to follow health and safety procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li> </ul> <p>You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients.</p> <p>If this <strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 23/02/2026</p> <p>Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.</p>

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