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Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time Self-employedIs it Time to Use Your Psychology Skills Differently?Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.If you have experience as a Psychologist, supporting children or young people through emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges, you already have skills that could change a child s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, understanding, and the belief that life can get better.As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, resilience, and independence.This role offers you the chance to transform a child s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer<ul> <li>£62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays</li><li>Up to 28 days respite each year</li><li>Specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development</li><li>Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support</li><li>Peer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model</li><li>Membership of The Fostering Network</li><li>Be part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers</li></ul> Could This Be You?We are looking for individuals or couples who:<ul> <li>Live in Bedford or the surrounding area</li><li>Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person</li><li>Have experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural, or psychological needs</li><li>Are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning</li><li>Can provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)</li><li>Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child s needs.</li></ul> Please note fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.Is it Time for a Change?This is your opportunity to use your psychology skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.

Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer - Psychologist

£66,181 - £69,887 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Felden Hall School. Opening in Spring 2026, Felden Hall School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Hemel Hempstead, the school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language &amp; communication difficulties and social &amp; emotional difficulties. The initial age range will be 5-16 years. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:<ul><li>Training: A full induction and on the job training</li><li>Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays </li><li>Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development</li><li>Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here </li><li>Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance</li><li>Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts </li><li>A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time</li></ul> Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will:<ul><li>Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC</li><li>Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs</li><li>Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences</li><li>Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer</li><li>Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative</li><li>Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people</li><li> Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD </li><li> Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital </li><li> Be a car driver, as there's some travel involved </li></ul>This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Senior Psychologist

£66,181 - £69,887 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Felden Hall School click apply for full job details

Graduate Behaviour AnalystSurrey 25K per annum You will support autistic adults in the attainment of knowledge and skills that will enhance their well-being, independence and social inclusion. You will support our learners 1:1 or in small groups on site at our adult centre and out in the local community, working through individualised curriculums to support holistic development and lifelong learning. About Provide the support, care and teaching identified in learners' individual learning plans and curriculum Plan, prepare and deliver sessions and activities to learners supporting the development of knowledge and skills as outlined in their individualised curriculum Provide behaviourally based support and reduce behaviours that cause barriers to learning and quality of life Ensure learners' individual needs are met through effective personal care, encouraging and enabling them to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing. Support learners' participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice Support learners to access employment opportunities in the local community Facilitate and support learners in decision making, promoting choice and involvement giving full regard to initiatives aimed at promoting individual empowerment Collect, record and analyse data on learners' progress, ensuring learning support and care is appropriate and effective, making changes where needed Once trained, administer medication in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/ courses, on- or off-site, as and when required Undertake any other tasks which can be reasonably expected in relation to the role You Educated to a degree level Desire to progress a career in Social Care and the field of Behaviour Analysis Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities Comfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations Interest in special educational needs, specifically autism Passionate about helping others learn and develop skills A positive, patient, caring and can-do attitude Ability to work as part of a team and build good working relationships with learners, parents and staff Ability to keep accurate records and reports to track learner progress Confidence in maintaining confidentiality and discretion Willingness to learn more about autism and how best to support autistic adult learners About UsWe are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Graduate Behaviour Analyst

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. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings &amp; weekends. Service Rowan House &amp; Morrell Crescent, Littlemore, Oxford What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for enthusiastic, caring people to join their dedicated teams at Rowan House and Morrell Crescent. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Morrell Crescent is home to 37 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. 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. 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. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: 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. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: <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>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> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <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> What We Offer: <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> 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. If this Mental Health Support Worker 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 02/02/2026. 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. 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.

Mental Health Support Worker, Oxfordshire

Rehabilitation Support WorkerLocation: Barnsley S70Salary: £12.60 per hourVacancy Type: Full-time, part-time, bank and occasional contracts are availableIf you have a passion for supporting people to be their best, then this could be the role for you. The role would suit both individuals looking for a complete career change, already working within the healthcare sector or those looking working towards a career in Social Care, Neuro-Psychology, Neuro-OT, Neuro-SLT or Neuro-physiotherapy. We are looking for people with the following skills:<ul> <li>Interested in people and rehabilitation</li><li>Kind and caring</li><li>Positive - with a 'can do attitude</li><li>Enjoy a varied role with each day being different</li><li>Interested in learning new things</li><li>Practical life experience</li></ul> Who is Ariya Neuro Care? <ul> <li>Ariya Neuro Care supports individuals with an acquired brain injury to regain their skills, confidence and independence, with the aim to return home or to more independent living. </li><li>All of our CQC inspected services have been rated Outstanding in all 5 areas by CQC, which is a very rare achievement.</li><li>We are Investors in People Platinum, which is the highest level of Investors in People accreditation.</li><li>We are also rated the highest domains in all areas on the Headway ABI approved provider scheme.</li></ul> Our Rehabilitation Support Workers are comprehensively trained to work alongside our neuro-therapy team to implement goals and strategies as we see people regain lost skills and confidence in order to move onto a more fulfilled life. We are incredibly passionate about what we do and don't need people with vast care experience as in-depth training and support is provided by our amazing team. What we need is a variety of different types of people who are kind, grounded and proactive, who love working in a positive, creative team.We have excellent career development programmes and opportunities to support you in your role, including a management training programme and staff awards.This role is on a rota basis, which includes evening and weekend work. It will include some personal care, depending on the needs of the people in the service.No uniform is required.Benefits<ul> <li>Employee mentoring programme</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Store discount</li><li>Casual dress</li></ul> To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Ariya Neuro Care, please do not hesitate to apply.

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist looking to make a difference? Our client, a charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with brain injuries in the UK, is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their team in Leeds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive environment where expert neurorehabilitation is at the forefront  click apply for full job details

Clinical Psychologist

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support A great opportunity has recently become available for a Mental Health Support assistant in a lovely Specialist school in Maidenhead. If you are interested in working with children who have struggles with their mental health then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The position is to start in January 2026. This lovely inclusive school are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to come in with a positive attitude and uplift their students.Ideally the Mental Health Support Assistant will be a graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology or sociology. Those with a background in sport, art or music are also encouraged to apply! A degree however is not essential and those with passion and a great work ethic are most welcome and encouraged to apply! <ul><li>Your role as a Mental Health Support assistant will be to provide support to students who are having a difficult time with processing and regulating their emotions.</li><li>Some of these students will have some behavioural needs. Because they struggle to regulate their emotions, they may have trouble with their behaviour. You will help de-escalate any situations and redirect the children.</li><li>You will support them during the school day and encourage them to process their emotions in healthy and positive ways.</li><li>While doing this, you will also support the class teacher with general class duties, such as ensuring the classroom is a safe and engaging environment.</li><li>A day at this specialist school is structured, with every child having a personalised education and health care plan.</li><li>They will all also have individualised goals based on their personal needs. You will be an important part in helping set the students up for success!</li><li>To be a successful Mental Health Support Assistant, you will need to have patience, have a positive outlook, be enthusiastic and set a good example for the students.</li><li>You must take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the students.</li></ul> Key Information: <ul><li>Mental Health Support Assistant</li><li>Maidenhead</li><li>January 2026 Start</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Small class sizes</li><li>Term Time</li></ul>Mental Health Support Assistant - Maidenhead - January 2026 Start

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant Unlock the potential within every student while you work as a Behaviour Support Assistant in a lovely specialist school in Oxford! This warm and friendly school in Oxford are on the hunt for a Mental Health Assistant to come in and create a fun and engaging learning environment for their students. This is an environment where you will really make a difference and touch the lives of vulnerable children. If you are looking for a rewarding role, then apply now! The children that attend this school struggle with their mental health and anxiety and this can impact their education and behaviour. Not only do they struggle with coping with their emotions and mental health needs, they still need to get through the school day and ensure that they are meeting their goals. This is where your role as Mental Health Assistant comes in!You will support them with all their needs in the classroom and model healthy ways for them to cope with their emotions. While you will be supporting the children, you will have the support of the class teacher yourself!Your day to day as a Mental Health Assistant:<ul><li>Providing support and assistance in 1 to 1 or in small group settings.</li><li>You will take part in providing specific teaching techniques</li><li>Reinforce any therapeutic techniques that the teacher has put in place to support the children</li></ul> Those who have a degree in psychology or criminology will greatly benefit from this role and the experience it offers. Those with similar degrees are also encouraged to apply. If you don't have a degree, but are still looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Patience and a great attitude are important!Qualities you need to be successful in your role as Mental Health Assistant:<ul><li>Calm, compassionate and kind</li><li>Patient and determined to make a difference</li><li>Take initiative well and able to deal with challenging behaviours</li><li>Able to create a safe and engaging environment where students can flourish and thrive</li><li>Understand how important safeguarding is</li><li>Hold an enhanced DBS check - if you do not have a DBS certificate, don't worry, we can support your application</li></ul>If you are looking for a supportive environment where you can flourish while also making a difference in the community, then this is the role for you!Key information: <ul><li>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Oxford</li><li> 85 - 100 per day</li><li>January 2026 Start</li><li>Term time position</li><li>Full Time</li><li>Great travel links</li><li>Fantastic opportunity for graduates</li></ul>You can apply directly to this job advert if you are interested. Interviews will take place in January 2026.Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Oxford - Term time role - January 2026 Start

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support A great opportunity has recently become available for a Mental Health Support assistant in a lovely Specialist school in Wantage. If you are interested in working with children who have struggles with their mental health then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The position is to start in January 2026. This lovely inclusive school are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to come in with a positive attitude and uplift their students.Ideally the Mental Health Support Assistant will be a graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology or sociology. Those with a background in sport, art or music are also encouraged to apply! A degree however is not essential and those with passion and a great work ethic are most welcome and encouraged to apply! <ul><li>Your role as a Mental Health Support assistant will be to provide support to students who are having a difficult time with processing and regulating their emotions.</li><li>Some of these students will have some behavioural needs. Because they struggle to regulate their emotions, they may have trouble with their behaviour. You will help de-escalate any situations and redirect the children.</li><li>You will support them during the school day and encourage them to process their emotions in healthy and positive ways.</li><li>While doing this, you will also support the class teacher with general class duties, such as ensuring the classroom is a safe and engaging environment.</li><li>A day at this specialist school is structured, with every child having a personalised education and health care plan.</li><li>They will all also have individualised goals based on their personal needs. You will be an important part in helping set the students up for success!</li><li>To be a successful Mental Health Support Assistant, you will need to have patience, have a positive outlook, be enthusiastic and set a good example for the students.</li><li>You must take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the students.</li></ul> Key Information: <ul><li>Mental Health Support Assistant</li><li>Wantage</li><li>January 2026 Start</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Small class sizes</li><li>Term Time</li></ul>Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage - January 2026 Start

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