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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Art Therapists and Play Therapists Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease note: This role requires you to be self-EmployedAre you an Art Therapist or Play Therapist who is passionate about supporting young people through creative and therapeutic interventions? You already have the empathy, dedication, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.We are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the therapeutic skills you ve developed and make a lasting, personal impact. This could be your most rewarding role yet offering not just care, but a future full of hope.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability transition from residential care into a caring family environment. These young people aren t just looking for a place to stay they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they ve often lacked. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That s why we provide comprehensive support both emotionally and financially.Specialist Support:<ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you re never alone</li><li>Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs</li><li>Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills</li></ul> Financial Package: We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you focus fully on providing stability and care.<ul> <li>£1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)</li><li>£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)</li><li>Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers</li></ul> Is This You?We are looking for Art Therapists and Play Therapists who are:<ul> <li>Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role</li><li>Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people</li><li>Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability</li><li>Ready to transfer their therapeutic skills to a family-based setting</li></ul> If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.To Be Eligible, You ll Need:<ul> <li>Experience working with children, young people, or families in a therapeutic capacity</li><li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as an Art Therapist or Play Therapist could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

Foster Carer - Art Therapist/Play Therapist

Educational Psychologist - GM (Face to Face)We're working with a Local Authority in Greater Manchester who are looking for experienced Educational Psychologists to support with statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver high-quality psychological advice and input as part of the EHCP process</li><li>Carry out in-person psychological assessments to understand learning needs, emotional wellbeing, and barriers to progress</li><li>Write clear, accessible, and child-centred statutory advice that supports the EHCP decision-making process</li><li>Work collaboratively with schools, families, and professionals, keeping the child or young person's needs at the centre</li><li>Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and learning difficulties by recommending evidence-based strategies and interventions</li><li>Provide consultation and training for school staff, helping to embed inclusive practices and build capacity</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><li>A postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology</li><li>HCPC registration (essential)</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to build trust with families, schools, and colleagues</li><li>Prior experience of working with children and young people in education, with a passion for improving outcomes</li></ul>Job Details:<ul><li> 1200 per completed assessment</li><li>Face-to-face assessments required (in-person in Wigan)</li><li>Hybrid flexibility for reports and follow-up work</li><li>Outside IR35</li></ul>Extra perks:<ul><li>Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle</li><li>Referral scheme ( 350- 500) if you recommend a colleague who is successfully placed</li></ul>To apply, please email or call Dane on (phone number removed).Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and earn up to 500 through our market-leading referral scheme!

Educational Psychologist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: (3 days) Underley Gardens School - Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ, (2 days) Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, PR6 7AX, Oakfield House School, Preston, PR4 0YH Salary: Up to £70,000 (pro rata, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&amp;C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (full or part time hours considered) Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise <ul><li>WE LISTEN. We never assume.</li><li>WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.</li><li>WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. </li></ul> Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Underley Gardens school Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Underley Gardens School - Kirkby Lonsdale - Underley Gardens School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 - 19<ul><li> Welcome to Underley Garden School </li><li> Welcome to Waterloo Lodge School </li><li> Oakfield House School </li><li> School Finder - Options Autism </li></ul> For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: <ul><li>Registered with the HCPC</li><li>Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)</li><li>Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group</li><li>Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)</li><li>Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers</li><li>Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.</li><li>Experience of working via a model of: 'assess, plan, do and review</li><li>Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery.</li><li>Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards.</li><li>Knowledge of client group and their needs. </li><li>Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity. </li><li>Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others.</li><li>Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people </li><li>Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans</li><li>Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations.</li><li>Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes.</li><li>Ongoing evidence of CPD. </li><li>Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes.</li><li>Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.</li><li>Excellent time management and organisational skills. </li><li>Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines. </li><li>Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post. </li><li>Commitment to the values of the organisation. </li><li>Flexible approach to working environments. </li><li>Ability and willingness to travel on company business. </li><li>Full driving licence and access to a car. </li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care). </li><li>Experience of providing supervision to others. </li><li>Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group. </li><li>Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group. </li><li>Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group</li><li>Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches </li></ul> Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits . click apply for full job details

Practitioner Psychologist

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT: <ol> <li>You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker or in a similar position.</li> <li>Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.</li> <li>Experience with Brain Injury Support is advantageous</li> <li>A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that your able to use for work purposes.</li> </ol> NSS PLUS LTD-NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life. We are looking for psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary. Job Title: Slovak-speaking Rehabilitation Support Worker Location: Bolton, BL1 Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience. Driver Essential? Preferable Start Date: ASAP Days &amp; Hours: Approximately 3 hours per week. Ideally, 1.5 hours per day, over 2 days About you-Essential Experience: The ability to speak Slovak is essential. Experience of brain injury is desirable. Good communication skills are essential. About our client: Our client is a 26-year-old male, who has an acquired brain injury. He is seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker, that is fluent is Slovak, to support him for 3 hours per week with, but not limited to, the following activities: - Assist the client in completing his exercises prescribed by his clinicians - Accompany him on short walks - Accompany him to medical appointments, and assist with translation - Support with general tasks such as reading and interpreting any mail - To regularly communicate with the Rehabilitation Case Manager to provide updates Successful Candidates will: <ul> <li>Have access to full online yearly Training</li> <li>Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS</li> <li>Competitive Hourly Rate </li> <li>Gain Experience working with an MDT </li> <li>Liability Insurance</li> <li>Food/Drink shift Allowance</li> <li>Partial Mileage and Travel time covered </li> <li>Flexible working to meet your own requirements</li> </ul> Successful candidate attributes: Abilities, Skills &amp; Behaviours <ul> <li>A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices</li> <li>The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.</li> <li>Willingness to participate in continuing professional development</li> <li>Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs</li> <li>Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives</li> <li>Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to clients with the ability to build professional relationships</li> <li>Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills</li> <li>Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook &amp; Excel)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role or similar, in the past three years.</li> <li>Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car</li> <li>Have Experience in the field of Psychology is advantageous</li> <li>Willing to become self-employed </li> </ul> We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!

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