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Violence Reduction Psychotherapist We need a reliable, organised, resilient psychotherapist to join our committed, specialist team. The successful applicant will have over a years' post qualifying experience of facilitating psychotherapy in prisons or a related area. They will deliver group and one-to-one structured behavioural change interventions to men aged 18 to 30 years old, serving sentences at HMPYOI Feltham. We particularly welcome applications from people from Global Majority ethnicities, with lived experience of the criminal justice system, and/or with current enhanced prison security vetting. The successful applicant will engage participants in interventions using verbal and non-verbal, creative techniques such as movement, visual arts, creative writing and drama. They will show a high level of professionalism with the ability to multitask and plan ahead. Using trauma informed, psycho-educational, strengths-based approaches, the successful applicant will be responsive to risk and safeguarding issues. As part of Belong's multidisciplinary team, they will engage proactively in regular reflective practice, clinical supervision and line management sessions. Please apply for this role by sending your CV and a detailed covering letter explaining how you meet the essential requirements for this position, by Thursday 12th June at 11.30pm. Please note that we will not be able to consider applications sent without covering letters. Place of work: HMPYOI Feltham, with monthly travel to Central London. Hours of work: 28 hours per week, worked over 4 to 5 days. Pay scale: £39,400 per annum FTE, pro rata'd for 28 hours per week, on an initial one-year contract with potential for renewal subject to available funding and excellent performance. Reports to: Service Manager Vetting Required: Enhanced DBS and prison security Annual leave and benefits: <ul> <li>28 days paid holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays </li> <li>3 days fully funded training leave per year </li> <li>Fully funded fortnightly Clinical Supervision </li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme </li> </ul> Main Duties and Responsibilities <ul> <li>Facilitate semi-structured group-based and one-to-one behavioural change interventions over 14 weeks, to men serving sentences at HMPYOI Feltham who present with a risk of violent reoffending in prison and/or on release. </li> <li>Analyse complex, sensitive and potentially disturbing information from prison databases regarding programme participants, to undertake dynamic risk and needs assessments regarding the delivery of behavioural change interventions, on a case-by-case basis. </li> <li>Build excellent working relationships and communicate effectively with other members of Belong's team, and with members of prison and probation teams. </li> <li>Maintain detailed, high-quality records of interventions in accordance with Belong guidelines and standards. </li> <li>Target interventions towards enabling men to improve their wellbeing and tackle issues related to violent behaviour e.g. relationship problems, gang affiliation, substance misuse issues, adverse childhood experiences and racial trauma. </li> <li>Apply Belong's thematic structure to interventions, using psycho-educational, trauma informed and strengths-based approaches to encourage participants to explore the themes in each session. </li> <li>Model and encourage the use of non - verbal, creative methods e.g. visual arts, music, movement and writing as part of interventions to engage participants. </li> <li>Identify and share risk and safeguarding information appropriately with other professionals. </li> <li>Write progress reports at the end of each participant's engagement with interventions, for reference during, for example, participants parole hearings and sentence planning processes. </li> <li>Work with the Service Manager to collect and write up programme monitoring information and participant feedback for funders and Belong's Senior Leadership Team. </li> <li>Actively participate in relevant internal and external meetings e.g. team meetings, line management meetings, clinical supervision meetings, programme reviews with participants, safer custody, reducing reoffending meetings. </li> <li>Exert physical effort in moving equipment and furniture, e.g. when setting up a room for group or one to one work. </li> <li>Assist in the development of resources and materials to promote the interventions as required. </li> <li>Any other duties as may be appropriate to the level and nature of the post. </li> </ul> Essential Qualifications and Experience <ul> <li>Good honours degree (2.2 or above) in psychology or equivalent. </li> <li>Training at Master's Level in Psychotherapy. </li> <li>State Registration as a Psychotherapist. </li> <li>At least one years' post qualifying experience of delivering psychotherapy in prisons or a related area. </li> <li>Experience of using trauma informed, strengths based, psycho-educational and creative methods when facilitating interventions. </li> <li>Experience of using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. </li> <li>Experience of liaising confidently and professionally with a range of stakeholders at different levels of seniority and from diverse backgrounds. </li> <li>Experience of working effectively within a team, with a busy and varied workload. </li> </ul> Essential Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Ability to form professional relationships with men who are serving prison sentences, who present with risks of violent reoffending and face disadvantages such as substance misuse problems, trauma histories, mental health diagnoses, poor literacy and numeracy, gang affiliation. </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li> <li>Strong organisational, multi-tasking and team working skills. </li> <li>Ability to work autonomously and maintain the capacity to think clearly and focus on supporting participants in stressful situations. </li> <li>Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with participants and manage personal safety whilst working in prisons. </li> <li>Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. </li> <li>Ability to work with participants psychological, non-verbal and symbolic expression and be competent in interpreting these as meaningful communications where appropriate. This includes the ability to translate this knowledge so that it can be used by other professionals in the formulation of risk and needs assessments. </li> <li>Ability to be attune to and process transference and countertransference feelings and work with emotional projections from individuals. </li> <li>Basic artistic skills in using a variety of art materials and media in a variety of styles. </li> </ul> Desirable Knowledge and Experience <ul> <li>Understanding of the specific issues faced by people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds in contact with the criminal justice system. </li> <li>Strong awareness of appropriate boundaries to be maintained and of personal safety considerations whilst working in prisons. </li> <li>A strong understanding of the principles of confidentiality and of instances when this should be breached. </li> <li>Knowledge and experience of the charity sector. </li> <li>Knowledge and experience of using design and publicity software such as Canva, MailChimp. </li> </ul> Desirable Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Creative skills in assisting with the design of publicity materials and planning content for newsletters and social media posts. </li> <li>Ability to use prison databases e.g. PNOMIS to view and create individual case notes and reports. </li> <li>Ability to provide support and training for colleagues and other professionals. </li> </ul>

Violence Reduction Psychotherapist

Via has a long history of delivering treatment services in London, the Southeast, and East of England. Via is proud to be the lead provider in the new partnerships responsible for treatment services as well as performance and quality standard in the borough of Brent. Working in partnership with other agencies, our substance misuse services enable us to deliver a fully recovery-focused model of treatment that is forward-looking, innovative, and committed to the achievement of positive outcomes for all our service users. About the counselling service Our counselling service provides service users with the opportunity to meet in private with a counsellor for typically between 6 and 12 weekly, fifty-minute sessions to discuss issues and concerns, which are currently making life difficult. These could include any of the following and more: addictions, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, relationship difficulties, loss of purpose or meaning, family difficulties, loss and bereavement, anger, depression, trauma etc. About the role As a Volunteer Counsellor, you will support the delivery of a wide range of interventions for service users. These will include: <ul> <li>See a minimum of 3 clients and a maximum of 6 clients per week (1 day).</li> <li>Keep accurate records of work in line with Via expectations and feedback any issues to the line manager (counselling lead) and clinical supervisor.</li> <li>Attend ongoing training in discussion with your clinical supervisor.</li> <li>Adhere to all Via policies and procedures.</li> </ul> In addition to the above you will be invited to participate in meetings where relevant and to carry out other tasks as deemed necessary to support the needs of the counselling service. What skills do I need? The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their therapeutic experience in the drug and alcohol field and accrue some counselling hours towards your future accreditation with BPS, BACP, UKCP. While some knowledge of the sector is desirable, we are specifically looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do. A positive attitude, inclusive approach and the desire to learn are essential, as is a non-judgemental and supportive approach to people who are facing problems with drugs and alcohol.

Volunteer Counsellor

Spiritual Wellbeing Lead Pastoral, health and welfare Part time (15 hours per week) Harrow June start £9,480 - £10,260 per annum What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our school as a Spiritual Wellbeing Lead at our Primary School. This is an opportunity for a gifted individual with excellent interpersonal skills to inspire, nurture and support our pupils on their spiritual journey. Working closely with teaching and key pastoral staff, the Spiritual Wellbeing Leads will help strengthen and deepen the spiritual ethos of the school. The staff at our Primary School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff who work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students. Through professional development, we support our staff to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment for our students and we are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations. What will you do? • Foster the holistic development of students and staff-emotionally, spiritually, and mentally-aligned with the school's ethos and values. • Offer one-to-one emotional and spiritual wellbeing support, while facilitating reflective discussion groups for pupils, staff, and parents. • Collaborate with teaching, pastoral, and inclusion teams to enhance the school's overall wellbeing and chaplaincy provision. • Lead assemblies, create spiritual and wellbeing resources, coordinate liturgical events, and deepen engagement with local faith communities. What are we looking for? • Empathic listening skills, excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills • Ability to act upon own initiative • A warm, friendly attitude that make person approachable for students, staff and parents • For our faith schools: Practicing Krishna Consciousness and have a deep understanding of its beliefs and practices. • Experience of leading faith related / spiritual activities in an educational setting • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students What the school offers its staff Why should you apply Our school exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. You will be working in a fantastic environment, with: • Great opportunities for professional development • NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility) • O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers • Flexible working opportunities • Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership • Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps) • Cycle-to-work Scheme Apply for this Spiritual Wellbeing Lead opportunity by sending your CV to Marianne at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted). We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.

Spiritual Wellbeing Lead Pastoral, health and welfare

Mental Health Counsellor Location: Based at in Hounslow and will be required to work from any of EACH s locations based on the needs of the service. Remote working may be required. Salary: £29,528 - £31,514 (including Outer London Weighting) for Full Time Equivalent (37.5hrs) (£20,473 £21,850 pro-rata for 26 hours/week) Hours: Part Time, 26 hours per week (10 00 over 4 days) Contract: Permanent, subject to performance and continuous funding EACH provides a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence, and alcohol and substance misuse issues. We are looking for qualified counsellors who are skilled in their practice and compassionate about making a difference to people s lives to help them recover from the impact of mental health, trauma and domestic abuse. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing one-to-one emotional support, structured counselling, and group work for: <ul> <li>BAME women/men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.</li> <li>Asylum seekers experiencing mental health challenges and/or trauma related to migration, particularly those whose first language is not English</li> </ul> As our Mental Health Counsellor you will: <ul> <li>Assess, engage, and provide structured counselling and group work for members of the BAME community, including non-/limited English speakers, recent arrivals (refugees and asylum seekers), and those experiencing domestic abuse and/or mental health issues.</li> <li>Contribute to the overall success of EACH s services.</li> <li>Establish strong working relationships with local partnerships and promote the service to professionals and local communities.</li> <li>Support volunteer and trainee counsellors in collaboration with other EACH staff and projects.</li> <li>Work collaboratively within EACH and with partner organisations</li> </ul> In order to be successful in this role you must have: <ul> <li>A recognised counselling qualification (minimum diploma level or equivalent) and registration with a professional governing body (e.g. BACP, UKCP).</li> <li>Experience in counselling and supporting members of BAME communities affected by mental health challenges and/or domestic violence and abuse.</li> <li>Ability to conduct counselling and provide support in a community language relevant to asylum seekers (Farsi, Arabic, Tigrinya and Spanish)</li> <li>Knowledge of the issues and barriers faced by BAME communities.</li> <li>Understanding of mental health and domestic abuse issues.</li> <li>Flexibility to work some evening/weekend phone or digital-based sessions as needed</li> </ul> Deadline for applications: 15 June 2025 Interviews: 25 June 2025 Rewards and Benefits of Working for EACH <ul> <li>Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth.</li> <li>25 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6.</li> <li>Annual leave is calculated on pro-rata basis for part time staff</li> <li>4% - 6% employers pension contributions</li> <li>Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service</li> <li>Staff recognition award scheme.</li> <li>Opportunities for continuous professional development</li> <li>Ringfenced personal training budget.</li> <li>Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service.</li> <li>E-wallet benefit scheme.</li> <li>Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level)</li> </ul> EACH offers a 4% 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee s contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please.

Mental Health Counsellor

Female Complex Needs Counsellor (Jasmine Project) Location: EACH Ealing, W13 8RA Salary: £26,174 to £28,458 per annum, Pro-rata (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) for FTE (37.5hours) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent, subject to performance and continuous funding EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence and alcohol and substance misuse issues. Our success and services are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities. We are looking for a Female Complex Needs Counsellor who will be pivotal to developing and delivering our Jasmine service for women experiencing multiple needs substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health in Ealing. The post holder will be responsible for providing co-ordination to the work, involving volunteer counsellors and peers in supporting women, and also providing one to one counselling and group programme. The post holder is part of our Ealing service and will contribute to its effectiveness and to the success of our counselling programmes across the organisation. As our Complex Needs Counsellor you will: • Provide structured counselling and groups for women with complex needs to address substance misuse, mental health and domestic abuse • Establish referral pathways and partnership working • Support volunteer counsellors and development of peer-led activities • Undertake co-ordination of the support to the service s client group, and undertake monitoring and reporting In order to be successful in this role you must have: • Experience of supporting women from diverse backgrounds on a range of issues, e.g. substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health • Counselling experience and qualifications - must be registered by BACP or UKCP or another relevant professional body • Ability to access and engage women in the service • Understanding of trauma, recovery and harm minimisation • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively • Ability to speak a relevant community language (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Somali, Tamil, Farsi, Polish) is desirable. Deadline for applications: 11 June 2025 Interviews: 26 June 2025 Rewards and Benefits of Working for EACH • Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth. • 25 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6. • Annual leave is calculated on pro-rata basis for part time staff • 4% - 6% employers pension contributions • Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service • Staff recognition award scheme. • Opportunities for continuous professional development • Ringfenced personal training budget. • Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service. • E-wallet benefit scheme. • Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level) EACH offers a 4% 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee s contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please.

Female Complex Needs Counsellor (Jasmine Project)

Sports Coach (SEND) - Special Educational Needs Are you a passionate and energetic Sports Coach with experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the skills to inspire and engage students with diverse learning needs through physical education and sports?My client is a vibrant and inclusive special needs school in London, dedicated to providing high-quality education and enrichment activities for students with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and complex learning disabilities. We are looking for a dedicated Sports Coach to join our team and help our students develop confidence, coordination, and a love for physical activity.The Role:As a SEND Sports Coach, you will:<ul><li>Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sports sessions tailored to the needs of students with SEND.</li><li>Adapt activities to support children with different physical and cognitive abilities.</li><li>Use sports and movement to help develop students' motor skills, confidence, and teamwork.</li><li>Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, and therapists to provide a holistic learning experience.</li><li>Create a fun, supportive, and safe environment where all students can participate and succeed.</li><li>Support students in school events, competitions, and extracurricular activities.</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><li>Experience coaching or teaching sports to children with SEND (school, club, or community setting).</li><li>Knowledge of adaptive PE techniques and strategies for engaging SEND students.</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>A positive, patient, and motivational approach to coaching.</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding and promoting students' well-being.</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative school community.</li><li>Opportunities for training and professional development.</li><li>Access to well-equipped sports facilities and resources.</li><li>A rewarding role where you can make a real impact on children's lives.</li></ul>How to Apply:If you're passionate about making sports accessible for all students, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV or give me a call on (phone number removed)We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Sports Coach (SEND) - Special Educational Needs

Job Title: SEND / SEMH Multi Sports Coach Location: SouthamptonStart Date: Immediate StartSalary: £90 - £120 per dayAre you a looking to support young people back into education or onto their next path? Do you have experience working with young people who have personal and social development issues including mental health concerns?Are you interested in sports and general health and fitness?TeacherActive is proud to be working with an alternative provision in Southampton, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Multi Sports Coach. The setting is centred on pupil s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills. The school is seeking a passionate team player to join on a temp to perm basis. The successful SEND Multi Sports Coach will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role and will be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the young people s individual needs.The position will involve working with young people with the aim of reintroducing them with back into education or providing guidance for their next path. The role will include using sports to inspire them in improving their personal and social development skills or challenges they are currently facing. This role will need someone who is patient, nurturing, a good mentor and able to communicate.The successful SEND Multi Sports Coach will have:<ul> <li>Experience working with young people with additional needs</li><li>Experience working within a coaching / recreational / educational setting</li><li>Basic first aid and CPR certification (or be willing to obtain)</li><li>Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable</li><li>Driving license is required</li></ul> In return for the above you can expect to receive:<ul> <li>A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process</li><li>Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply </li><li>CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel</li><li>Market leading rates of pay</li><li>TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply </li></ul> Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Sports Coach

We seek to appoint a skilled and dedicated Counsellor to join an expert team from September 2025. The counselling service at Francis Holland School (ContemPlace) exemplifies best practice, and we are proud to offer fully subsidised, one-to-one support to any student in need. The successful applicant will be a knowledgeable, empathetic individual with outstanding communication skills. They will also be a meticulous record keeper and someone who is keen to work as part of our team of Counsellors, undertaking supervision and CPD in-house. The post is part-time for one day per week (9:00am - 4:00pm with a 20-minute lunch break), and the working day is Tuesday. The role is term-time only. Person-Specific Criteria: <ul> <li>Relevant counselling qualification to at least Master's level.</li> <li>At least 100 hours' experience of counselling children or adults.</li> <li>Recent post-qualification experience of working in a school setting.</li> <li>Proficient IT skills to maintain records.</li> <li>Excellent communication and empathetic skills.</li> </ul> Duties and Responsibilities: <ul> <li>To undertake one-to-one counselling with girls between 11 and 18 years old, offering therapeutic support within the ethical framework of the BACP.</li> <li>To be available to girls wishing to use the drop-in service, recognising when referral onto the one-to-one service may be necessary.</li> <li>To maintain detailed and confidential records of work with clients using the school's secure CPOMS database. All entries are to be completed on the same day as counselling sessions.</li> <li>To attend supervision as required, in accordance with BACP guidelines. This will be provided by the school's Lead Counsellor.</li> <li>To understand the role of safeguarding at FHS. To undertake safeguarding training provided by the school and to follow organisational policies and procedures when safeguarding issues arise, including understanding that client confidentiality cannot be maintained in the event of a safeguarding concern.</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality at all times, except in the circumstances of a safeguarding concern.</li> <li>To represent the ethos of FHS by maintaining a professional and positive manner.</li> <li>To attend meetings as required by your manager, such as appraisals, supervision, etc.</li> <li>To liaise with your manager in relation to referring to other agencies where necessary.</li> </ul> For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Lead Counsellor, Zoe Juniper, by email: . For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 8:00am on Wednesday, 18th June 2025. Interview date: w/c 23rd June 2025. The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage. All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS testing).

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