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A social care organization is seeking dedicated individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth. This role involves providing essential emotional support to children transitioning from residential care. With a salary starting from £840 per week, the position offers training and community involvement. Ideal candidates should have mental health experience and the ability to provide a supportive environment for children. Apply now to make a meaningful impact.

Trauma-Informed Foster Carer & Mental Health Practitioner

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their dedicated Mental Health team. This full-time role at HMP Stocken requires managing patients' mental health needs collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should be HCPC/NMC registered professionals with mental health experience. The position offers a salary between £43,609 and £49,175 and opportunities for professional development along with various employee benefits.

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Secure Care Leader

About the Role UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team at HMP Stocken, a category C Men's Prison located in Stretton, Rutland. In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. The Mental Health Service is covered <ul> <li>Monday to Friday - 08:00-17:00</li> <li>Weekends &amp; Bank Holidays - 08:30-17:30</li> </ul> This position is full time. You'll receive an annual salary between £43,609-£49,175 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you? <ul> <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course</li> <li>Competency framework</li> <li>Regional and national career development opportunities</li> <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li> <li>Support from the wider team</li> </ul> Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. What you'll be doing As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will <ul> <li>Be responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients' mental health needs.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload, assessing patients' physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.</li> <li>Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision by providing evidence based care, seeking out, listening to and acting on patient feedback so care is personalised.</li> <li>Deliver non judgemental care, build therapeutic relationships and promote professional boundaries.</li> <li>Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care following our policies and procedures, always considering safeguarding.</li> </ul> If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience - both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesn't stop there <ul> <li>Discounts on shopping and leisure activities</li> <li>Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development</li> <li>24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it</li> </ul> What we'll look for in you We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and strive to do things better together. <ul> <li>Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - HCPC / NMC Registered</li> <li>Experience working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group</li> <li>Evidence of Continued Professional Development</li> <li>Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi disciplinary environment</li> </ul> Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioner - Corby Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-Time Temporary to PermanentAre you a dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives? Would you like to begin in a school-based role with the opportunity to move into a permanent position?We are working in partnership with all-through schools in Corby who are seeking a committed Mental Health Practitioner to join their teams from January 2026. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent role, offering long-term stability within a supportive educational setting. About the Role: <ul><li>Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions for students experiencing emotional and mental health challenges, including anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, and confidence issues</li><li>Complete assessments and contribute to individual support plans in collaboration with SENCOs, pastoral staff, and families</li><li>Support a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, including wellbeing initiatives and student drop-in sessions</li><li>Work closely with teaching staff and external agencies to ensure joined-up, child-centred support</li><li>Promote resilience, emotional literacy, and positive coping strategies through structured sessions</li><li>Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and confidentiality policies</li></ul> We're Looking For: <ul><li>A qualified or experienced Mental Health Practitioner, Counsellor, Youth Worker, Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker</li><li>Experience supporting children or young people in education, healthcare, or community-based settings</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships</li><li>A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach</li><li>A good understanding of safeguarding practices and child mental health</li><li>Additional training in areas such as CBT, trauma-informed practice, or emotional regulation is desirable</li></ul> What's On Offer: <ul><li>A full-time Mental Health Practitioner role in Corby, starting January 2026</li><li>Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate</li><li>Competitive pay, based on qualifications and experience</li><li>Free access to CPD and training through The National College</li><li>Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant</li><li>The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' wellbeing and development</li></ul>If you're passionate about improving young people's mental health and would like the opportunity to secure a long-term role within education, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to find out more about this Mental Health Practitioner role in Corby, starting January 2026.

Mental Health Practitioner

Therapist - Complex Trauma Service (CTS) Location: Shrewsbury/Tamworth area Salary: up to £46,178 doe Permanent - Full Time, 40 hours (p/t may be considered) Reports to: Clinical Director and the person nominated by them to be your line manager/supervisor This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing clinical team as a Therapist supporting children and young people living in our complex trauma homes. The Complex Trauma Service is part of the Cambian Group; the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health and learning disability services. The post will require someone with previous experience of working as a qualified therapist with children and young people in a CAMHS or related setting and specifically within Looked After Children's services. We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits. Job Role You will be providing a trauma informed therapeutic service for children and young people through staff training, consultation, individual assessment and direct therapy. The therapist will support staff to build positive and healthy relationships with young people to enable them to grow, develop and achieve their full potential through the use of a range of therapeutic approaches such as DDP, PACE, Therapeutic Parenting etc. This role will require you to work holistically to help staff develop the children and young people's wellbeing, independence and social and emotional resiliency, as part of the consultative model and with a multi-disciplinary approach with other professionals involved. You will also be expected to provide individual therapy utilising trauma informed evidence-based approaches. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Therapist to join our friendly team. Essential <ul> <li>A child centered individual who is passionate about enabling children and young people to achieve positive outcomes</li> <li>Experience of working with children and young people as a qualified therapist</li> <li>Registered with the relevant professional organisation e.g BACP, HCPC</li> <li>Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills</li> <li>Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills</li> <li>Experience of working within CAMHS or other relevant setting</li> <li>Experience of working with Looked After Children ideally within residential services</li> </ul>

Mental Health Practitioner - Supporting Students in Higher Education Location: London Contract: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days on campus, 2 days remote) Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Are you passionate about making a real difference in students' lives? Do you thrive in challenging situations and bring calm, reassurance, and expertise when it matters most? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! About the Role As a Mental Health Practitioner within QA Higher Education, you'll play a vital role in supporting students' wellbeing and success. Working closely with welfare, disability, and student relations teams, you'll deliver a range of services including: <ul> <li>Individual and group interventions to support mental health and wellbeing</li> <li>Managing a caseload of students with complex needs</li> <li>Collaborating with internal and external services to ensure timely, effective support</li> <li>Creating psycho-educational resources and promoting wellbeing activities throughout the academic year</li> </ul> You'll also assist the Clinical Lead in maintaining a safe, ethical, and proactive wellbeing service-planning events and interventions that make a real impact. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Deliver focused therapeutic interventions in person and remotely</li> <li>Provide urgent triage and risk management for students in crisis</li> <li>Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and signpost to appropriate services</li> <li>Build strong partnerships with GPs, mental health services, and social care providers</li> <li>Support students through key transitions such as pre-entry, placements, and suspensions</li> </ul> What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Experience supporting clients with complex mental health needs</li> <li>Skilled in delivering evidence-based interventions</li> <li>Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice</li> <li>Professional registration (NMC or HCPC) - desirable</li> <li>Degree-level qualification or equivalent</li> <li>Empathy, compassion, and a genuine passion for student wellbeing</li> </ul> Why QA Higher Education? QA Higher Education partners with leading UK universities to deliver high quality programmes to diverse student communities. We believe "Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger"-and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and help shape a future where every student feels supported, empowered, and ready to succeed. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most.

Mental Health Practitioner, London

Mental Health Practitioner - Canterbury Are you passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people? A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their dynamic, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.</li> <li>Support pupils presenting with anxiety, trauma, attachment needs, and emotional dysregulation.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies.</li> <li>Create tailored wellbeing plans and monitor progress.</li> <li>Provide staff with strategies to support emotional needs in the classroom.</li> <li>Contribute to whole-school mental health and wellbeing initiatives.</li> </ul> Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students. £85 - £95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only. You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship. On site parking included. To be a Mental Health Practitioner - Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: Become a Mental Health Practitioner today! Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

A recruitment agency for educational professionals is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner in Canterbury. This role involves delivering mental health interventions for young people, working collaboratively with teams to support pupils with emotional needs, and creating wellbeing plans. Excellent training and support are provided. Compensation ranges between £85-£95 per day, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Mental Health Practitioner - Student Wellbeing & Support

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their Mental Health Team at a correctional facility. In this role, you will provide advanced clinical care and lead a team of three practitioners, applying your expertise in substance misuse and mental health. The position offers a competitive salary between £59,677 and £66,792 annually, alongside opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive induction process.

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Prison Healthcare

Mental Health Practitioner/Therapist Salary: up to £46,178 per annum Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week (p/t, term time may be considered) Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team within Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health and learning disability services. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner/Therapist. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in a CAMHS or relevant mental health setting. We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits. Cambian Spring Hill School Cambian Spring Hill School is a 38 - 52 week residential and day school for children and young people aged 8-19 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum, associated challenging behaviours, learning and communication difficulties and complex needs. The school provides education and care through a mixture of individualised programmes and a broad curriculum to learn, progress and work towards each student's personal best. Learning opportunities are provided to facilitate personal aspirations, celebrate success and work towards a meaningful transition into the adult world. Spring Hill School has a range of therapeutic support on site which focuses on proactively supporting each student's complex needs. The service provides an environment where multidisciplinary support is key to ensuring outstanding outcomes for the students. Job Role You will be providing a therapeutic service to children and young people placed within Spring Hill School by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through consultation and training to Residential and Educational staff, direct therapeutic work, care planning and management in conjunction with the Multi-disciplinary team. Dependant on your experience you may be required to supervise other Mental Health Practitioners, Healthcare Students and Therapy Assistants. The core of your role you will be providing specialist assessments and intervention for the children and young people within the Education setting. So, subsequently you will formulate and implement plans of therapeutic intervention / management of children and young people's presentation based on psychological understanding the difficulties within current evidence-based practice, in conjunction with the wider MDT at the setting. You will also be working closely with the staff teams providing consultation and training as appropriate. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team. Essential <ul> <li>An individual who is passionate about enabling children and young people to achieve positive outcomes</li> <li>Qualified Therapist/mental health practitioner registered with a relevant professional body</li> <li>Experience of working in CAMHS or a relevant mental health provision</li> <li>Registered with relevant professional body</li> <li>Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.</li> <li>Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.</li> </ul> Beneficial <ul> <li>Experience of working in an education setting</li> <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li> </ul> In return we offer: <ul> <li>Full support from a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Regular clinical supervision</li> <li>Meetings and peer support</li> <li>Developmental opportunities</li> <li>Research opportunities &amp; support</li> <li>Internal/external training on new initiatives</li> </ul> You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

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