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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are very excited to be able to offer a full-time senior support worker post covering the Cirencester Recovery team based at Cirencester Memorial Centre &amp; Stroud Recovery Team based at Weavers Croft. The role will involve working across these two sites.</p> <p>The post would mainly involve active participation and responsibility in working within the well-established South Clozapine clinic which serves patients prescribed this medication who live in the South locality and lead responsibility for a defined caseload of Recovery patients with suitable risk and complexity, mainly who access the clinic. Though mainly clinic based, due to the nature of community working the post does require vehicle access and ability to drive. </p> <p>The Recovery Teams are a friendly, welcoming and dynamic teams providing secondary care services to adults of working age, their families and significant others, to provide the best possible outcomes for people with complex mental health needs. The aim of the team is to work in line with the principles of Recovery and Social Inclusion. We strive to ensure that locality services represent excellent quality, (safe and a positive experience) and good value, (efficient and effective).</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has experience of working with adults of Working Age and supporting individuals with Enduring Mental Health problems.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>Under the supervision of registered practitioners assist in the provision of care and treatment to service users in a community setting, in line with the principles of social inclusion and recovery, and the 'Capabilities for Inclusive Practice'.</li>  <li>To act as a Lead Professional for those service users on Standard care identified and directed by senior practitioners assessing service user's needs and developing and implementing care plans.</li>  <li>To provide support, give time to allocated group of service users with more complex needs and thus promote their recovery and maintain them in their community environment.</li>  <li>To assist the care co-ordinator or key worker to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans.</li>  <li>To facilitate access to activities to meet the needs of service users and carers within community settings.</li>  <li>To participate in induction and support of new staff and students and to co-supervise junior staff.</li>  <li>To attend and participate in identified training and the staff appraisal process.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The qualification, training &amp; experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.</p> <p>Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:</p> <ul>  <li>72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.</li>  <li>76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.</li>  <li>81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.</li> </ul> <p>This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>11 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
        Per annum
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>327-25-932</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Weavers Croft</p>
      <p>Field Road</p>
      <p>Stroud</p>
            <p>GL5 2HZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has experience of working with adults of Working Age and supporting individuals with Enduring Mental Health problems.</p> <p>Alongside regular supervision and peer meetings you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of training courses and practice enhancement to build on your portfolio of continual professional development.</p> <p>Community Mental Health Services are undergoing significant transformation in the way we work together as part of the national agenda, and there are exciting changes ahead within Cirencester Recovery Team which the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a part of.</p> <p>We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).</p> <p>Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.</p> <p><em>This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit </em><strong><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has experience of working with adults of Working Age and supporting individuals with Enduring Mental Health problems.</p> <p>Alongside regular supervision and peer meetings you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of training courses and practice enhancement to build on your portfolio of continual professional development.</p> <p>Community Mental Health Services are undergoing significant transformation in the way we work together as part of the national agenda, and there are exciting changes ahead within Cirencester Recovery Team which the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a part of.</p> <p>We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).</p> <p>Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.</p> <p><em>This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit </em><strong><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of competency based training in a relevant health or social care area PLUS theoretical and practical knowledge to diploma level equivalent, obtained through formal competency training, short courses and experience OR successful completion of approved associate practitioner training or relevant foundation degree or commitment to obtain within 2 years.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of the CPA process</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and understanding of care planning  and risk assessment (completed an Approved course in relation to Risk Assessment).</li>
        
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          <li>Knowledge and understanding of using a Recovery based approach to care</li>
          
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        <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Health Act  , Child Protection</li>
        
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          <li>Knowledge of the CPA process</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and understanding of care planning  and risk assessment (completed an Approved course in relation to Risk Assessment).</li>
          
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    <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Weavers Croft</p>
      <p>Field Road</p>
      <p>Stroud</p>
            <p>GL5 2HZ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Weavers Croft</p>
          <p>Field Road</p>
          <p>Stroud</p>
                    <p>GL5 2HZ</p>
        
      

      
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NHS Jobs

Senior Community Support Worker - Recovery South

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>We're looking to recruit a Senior Peer Support Worker to join our team to support other Peer Support Workers, team members and service users.</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>This vacancy is open to existing Oxford Health Peer Support Workers and people with experience of working in a peer support role in another organisation.</strong></em></p>
<p>Peer Support Workers (PSW's) are people who have their own lived experience of mental health challenges. They use empathy informed by their own experiences to support service users who are accessing mental health services and their families.</p>
<p>This vacancy is for a position within our new South Oxfordshire Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT). You will be based at the Wantage Keystone hub and covering the Didcot area.</p>
<p>PCMHTs are comprised of professionals from health and social care including mental health professionals from the NHS, the third-sector and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves.</p>
<p>Each PCMHT has one or more Keystone Hubs - developed to provide more specialist care at local level via their GP surgery, and improved communication between GPs and mental health services and form a core of the strengthening of community mental health services in Oxfordshire.</p>
<p>Oxford Health offer the Peer Support Training programme as a nationally recognised accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship (fully funded by Oxford Health) this is completed over a period of 15-19 months depending on whether a Peer Support Worker works part time or full time (22.5-37.5 hours).</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Senior Peer Support Worker will be responsible for supporting the current PSWs to successfully embed the role within the clinical area, to support with their caseloads and to offer mentoring around using their lived experience to support others. This is in addition to, providing support with individual service users and leading or co-leading groups.</p>
<p><strong>Lived experience: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Drawing on lived experience of mental health to provide emotional and practical support to an allocated group of service users to promote their recovery.</li>
<li>Experience in delivering peer support and have a clear understanding of the peer support model within the NHS</li>
<li>To support service users to engage effectively with care being offered and access appropriate services</li>
<li>To build relationships that are founded on the value of mutuality which will facilitate the provision of regular and practical support, both one to one and via group facilitation, to service users in developing and managing independence and maintaining dignity and self-respect.</li>
<li>To build rapport with service users, whilst maintaining professional boundaries, drawing on both experience and knowledge of the service user perspective and an evidence-based approach.</li>
<li>Ability to mentor less experienced peer staff, be a positive role model, sharing knowledge and co-reflecting in peer supervision</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.</p>
<p>Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible</p>
<p>Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:<strong>"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p>
<p>Our values are:<strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p>
<p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>
<li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>
<li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>
<li>Competitive pension scheme</li>
<li>Lease car scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>
<li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li>
<li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li>
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  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>14 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
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    <p>
      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
        per annum | pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-OA7317784-2B</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Wantage Keystone Mental Health &amp; Wellbeing Hub</p>
      <p>18 Kingfisher House Limborough Road</p>
      <p>Wantage</p>
            <p>OX12 9YN</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p>
<p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>
<p><em><strong>Please see attached document regarding the eligibility criteria for this role and ensure you have read this carefully.</strong></em></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p>
<p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>
<p><em><strong>Please see attached document regarding the eligibility criteria for this role and ensure you have read this carefully.</strong></em></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>The ability to offer specialist support using their personal experience of recovery</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality, professional boundaries and actively promote positive role modelling</li>
        
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          <li>Be able and willing to facilitate the peer led supervision sessions</li>
          
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          Personal Qualities
        
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        <li>Able to challenge and be challenged appropriately and with compassion</li>
        
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          Personal Qualities
        
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        <li>The ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams</li>
        
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            Experience
          
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          <li>The ability to offer specialist support using their personal experience of recovery</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality, professional boundaries and actively promote positive role modelling</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
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            <li>Be able and willing to facilitate the peer led supervision sessions</li>
            
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            Personal Qualities
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
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    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Wantage Keystone Mental Health &amp; Wellbeing Hub</p>
      <p>18 Kingfisher House Limborough Road</p>
      <p>Wantage</p>
            <p>OX12 9YN</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>18 Kingfisher House Limborough Road</p>
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Senior Peer Support Apprentice - South Oxfordshire PCMHT

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are a small supportive Psychological Therapies team, working across Stroud and Cirencester. We currently consist of two Clinical Psychologists, an Art Psychotherapist, CBT Nurse Therapist and a Clinical Associate Psychologist. We offer a wide range of interventions to people who are working with the Recovery teams (secondary adult mental health).</p> <p>Applications to this role ae welcome from a wide range of psychological therapy practitioners with an interest in working with people with high levels of complexity, and in particular from therapists with an interest in CBT for psychosis (either trained or willing to undergo training), Arts Psychotherapists and psychodynamically trained therapists.</p> <p>We have a full time post available and will also consider job sharing or part time hours requests.</p> <p>If you feel that your qualifications might meet our needs, please contact us to discuss the post.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To fulfil a comprehensive role as a Practitioner Psychologist or Psychological Therapist within the South locality Recovery teams.</li>  <li>To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records.</li>  <li>To participate in Continued Professional Development and other developmental activities.</li>  <li>To provide consultation and training to Recovery Teams.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The qualification, training &amp; experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.</p>
<p>Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:</p>
<ul>
<li>72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.</li>
<li>76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.</li>
<li>81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.</li>
</ul>
<p>This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
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    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
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  <p>327-25-926</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Weavers Croft</p>
      <p>Field Road</p>
      <p>Stroud</p>
            <p>GL5 2HZ</p>
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    <p> To carry a caseload and provide a direct service for complex psychological issues.</p> <p> To work primarily within a multi-disciplinary approach/team where a variety of opinion and expertise is brought to bear on a situation.</p> <p> On a daily basis functions single-handedly as a qualified Psychologist or Psychological Therapist in the multi-disciplinary team.</p>  <p>The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -<strong></strong><strong><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p> To carry a caseload and provide a direct service for complex psychological issues.</p> <p> To work primarily within a multi-disciplinary approach/team where a variety of opinion and expertise is brought to bear on a situation.</p> <p> On a daily basis functions single-handedly as a qualified Psychologist or Psychological Therapist in the multi-disciplinary team.</p>  <p>The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -<strong></strong><strong><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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Psychological Therapist in CPI

<p>Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate eager to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives? Do you aspire to become a Youth Worker, helping at-risk children to make positive life choices?</p><p>If so, this role would be the perfect opportunity for you!</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Swindon<br><strong>Salary:</strong> 85 - 95 per day <br><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30</p><p>A specialist school in Swindon is seeking a dedicated graduate to join their team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of these children have experienced adversity and are vulnerable to gang involvement, anti-social behaviour, and social exclusion. Your role will be to mentor and guide them, fostering resilience, self-confidence and positive decision making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Build trusting relationships with pupils to support their social, emotional and academic development.</li><li>Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to promote positive behaviours.</li><li>Assist students in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation techniques.</li><li>Work alongside teachers, social workers and therapists to provide emotional support.</li><li>Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic stepping stone if you are looking to build experience for a future career in:</p><ul><li>Youth Work</li><li>Social Work</li><li>Youth Justice</li><li>Educational Psychology</li><li>Counselling &amp; Mentoring</li></ul><p>You will gain hands-on experience with at-risk youth, receive specialist training and work closely with professionals in youth intervention, psychology and education.</p><p>If you are resilient, empathetic and committed to making a difference, apply today!</p><p><em>Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Swindon, Swindon, Swindon </em></p>

Aspiring Youth Worker

<p><strong>Clinical / Forensic Psychologist</strong><br> <strong>Location:</strong> Wiltshire (Melksham, Devizes, Salisbury)<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 <strong>Full Time (37.5 hrs.)</strong> Some Remote Working <br> <strong>Driving license and own car required</strong></p> <p>Join <strong>Horizon Care &amp; Education</strong> to deliver a comprehensive therapeutic service for children across our Wiltshire homes including a new assessment home focused on identifying individual needs.</p> <p><strong>What You ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for children with complex trauma and emotional needs</p> </li> <li> <p>Support and train care teams to embed therapeutic practice</p> </li> <li> <p>Deliver evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, EMDR, trauma-focused approaches)</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency planning</p> </li> <li> <p>Promote reflective practice and psychologically informed environments</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>What We re Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>HCPC-registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (doctoral-level qualification)</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working with children and young people affected by trauma</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong assessment, intervention, and consultation skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent communication and autonomy in practice</p> </li> <li> <p>Full UK driving licence and own transport</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in service evaluation or transitions between placements</p> </li> <li> <p>Training in DBT, play therapy, or MBT approaches</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Horizon:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Blue Light &amp; Tastecard discounts</p> </li> <li> <p>MyGym &amp; MyActive perks</p> </li> <li> <p>Refer-a-Friend bonus (up to £2,500)</p> </li> <li> <p>Financial wellbeing &amp; life assurance</p> </li> <li> <p>Full induction, CPD, and SHINE therapeutic training</p> </li> <li> <p>Employee assistance via Bupa</p> </li> <li> <p>Supportive leadership &amp; wellbeing-focused culture</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Help shape brighter futures join Horizon and make a lasting difference.</strong></p>

Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

<p>A Specialist School just outside of Newbury are looking for a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate to join their support team and work with their students coping with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is an ideal role for a graduate hoping to become a trained Psychologist in the future, with a genuine interest in supporting children with psychological needs.</p><p>The students at this school come from diverse backgrounds, with some facing challenges related to trauma, neglect, attachment issues and anxiety. They require support to help manage their emotions in a healthy manner, enabling them to regulate and process their feelings, and cope independently in the future. You will therefore need to be resilient, supportive and passionate about mental health support.</p><p>Your daily duties will involve collaborating with the class teacher and other experienced staff members to educate the pupils. You will help to manage any challenging behaviours that arise, as well as working on a one-to-one basis to ensure they are on task. Additionally, you will play a role in identifying potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs.</p><p>This is the perfect opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to build their experience working with children who need psychological support. You will help facilitate various therapeutic techniques, as well as employing restorative practices aimed at promoting mental well-being. You will also get the chance to work alongside Psychologists and Therapists based at the school, setting you aside from other graduates! </p><p>The ideal Psychology Graduate will be proactive and friendly, with a passion for mental health. Any previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs would be beneficial.</p><ul><li><strong>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support<br></strong></li><li><strong>Learning Support Assistant</strong></li><li><strong>ASAP Start </strong></li><li><strong> 85 - 95 per day </strong></li><li><strong>Newbury </strong></li></ul><p>If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your updated CV - the school are looking for someone to start immediately!</p><p>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support, Newbury, Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support, Newbury, Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support, Newbury, West Berkshire, Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support </p>

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support

<p><strong>Mental Health Assistant in SEN School - Wantage</strong></p><p><strong>Primary School for Young People with Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs</strong></p><p><strong>ASAP Start </strong></p><p>Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?</p><p>Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?</p><p>An outstanding specialist school for children with significant Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs based in Wantage in Oxfordshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Wantage and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 5 to 16 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. </p><p>This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. </p><p>The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!</p><ul><li>Mental Health Assistant </li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Wantage, Oxfordshire</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul><p>The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.</p><p>If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.</p><p><strong>Mental Health Assistant in SEN School - Wantage- ASAP Start</strong></p>

Mental Health Assistant - Wantage

<p><strong>Mental Health Assistant - Newbury</strong></p><p><strong>Full-Time Position - ASAP Start</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing?</p><p>A welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Newbury is seeking a <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong> to join their dedicated team. This full-time, long-term position is perfect for those looking to gain hands-on experience in mental health, psychology, or education before pursuing a career in therapy, counselling, or social care.</p><p>As a <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong>, you will work with students with a variety of needs, including Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and social-emotional difficulties. You will help pupils regulate their emotions, build confidence, and develop positive coping strategies in a safe and supportive environment.</p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Role: Mental Health Assistant</strong></li><li><strong>Location: </strong>Newbury</li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> 89- 100 per day</li><li><strong>Hours: </strong>Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm</li><li><strong>Start Date: </strong>ASAP</li><li><strong>Ideal for: </strong>Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or Education Graduates - or anyone passionate about children's mental health</li></ul><p>You will work alongside experienced Teachers, Therapists, and SEN staff to support students' emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning. The role involves both 1:1 and small group work, helping students build trust, resilience, and self-esteem.</p><p>This <strong>Mental Health Assistant</strong> role offers an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience in a therapeutic educational setting - ideal for aspiring Psychologists, Therapists, Youth Workers, or Mental Health Practitioners.</p><p>If you're empathetic, proactive, and eager to make a real difference in young people's lives - apply today!</p><p>To apply or find out more, contact Ed at Academics or apply directly via this advert.</p><p><strong>Mental Health Assistant - Newbury</strong></p>

Mental Health Assistant

<p>Are you a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join Thornford Park as a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist where you will join a service for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security.</p> <p>You will provide the Ward Psychologist role for a male Learning Disability MSU, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, providing psychological input to the service user groups, and supporting and supervising the Assistant Psychologist working on the ward.</p> <p>We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis.</p> <p><strong>As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li><li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT's, CPA's, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li><li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU</li><li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li><li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li><li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li><li>Providing clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist and other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li><li> Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR</li><li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li><li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li><li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li><li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li><li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li></ul> <p><strong>What you will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society's stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.</li><li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.</li><li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li><li> Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods. </li><li>Competency as regards risk assessment/management tools and formulation.</li><li>Clinical therapy skills - Experience using CBT and/or other Psychological Models to address a range of clinical and/or forensic issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.</li></ul> <p><strong>What You'll Get:</strong></p> <p>At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:</p> <ul> <li>Annual salary of £46800</li><li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.</li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li><li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li><li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li><li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li><li>Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li><li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li><li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li><li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li><li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li></ul> <p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p> <p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. </p> <p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. </p> <p>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</p> <p>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</p>

Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist

<p><strong>Dementia Band 6 CPN</strong><br> <strong>Location:</strong> Please enquire<br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 30 hours per week (days negotiable)<br> <strong>Pay:</strong> £26.78 per hour<br> <strong>Agency:</strong> Sanctuary Personnel</p><p>Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join a Dementia Service on a locum basis.</p><p>You will provide high-quality care to adults with dementia and related cognitive conditions, supporting assessment, care planning, risk management, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. The role involves community-based work, so confidence working independently and managing a caseload is essential.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities of the CPN</strong></p><ul> <li> <p>Conduct comprehensive assessments and review care plans</p></li><li> <p>Deliver specialist nursing interventions to individuals with dementia</p></li><li> <p>Manage and prioritise a community caseload</p></li><li> <p>Work collaboratively with MDT members, carers, and external services</p></li><li> <p>Monitor mental and physical wellbeing and respond to clinical risks</p></li><li> <p>Maintain accurate records and documentation</p></li></ul> <p><strong>Requirements of the CPN</strong></p><ul> <li> <p>NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse</p></li><li> <p>Experience working within dementia or older adult mental health services</p></li><li> <p>Strong risk assessment, communication, and caseload-management skills</p></li><li> <p>Ability to work autonomously in the community</p></li></ul> <p><br><strong>Working with Sanctuary Personnel:</strong><br>Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an Excellent rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.</p>

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