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Job Title: Psychotherapist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent – Term Time only
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Team based at Heath Farm School.
In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment, and intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.
You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. A significant element of this role will be working alongside the onsite clinical team to continue to develop the clinical service provision, including providing support and training to staff and parents.
Our well-established multidisciplinary Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
When it comes to looking after our pupils we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Psychotherapist who shares our vision; Heath Farm School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 5 - 18
· Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
Evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychotherapist (Level 7 or above)
· Integrative therapist, CBT informed
· Not newly qualified, more than 2 years' experience
· Specialist education setting experience/working therapeutically within a school/child and adolescent – preferred.
· Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
· complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs)
· Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
· Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
· Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Professional support network
· Contributory Pension
· Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
· The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
· Cycle to Work scheme
· "Your Wellbeing Matters" Programme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible benefits scheme that allows you to adjust your benefits to suit you.
· Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.