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Job Title
Psychotherapist
Location
Heath Farm School – Kent TN27 0AX
Salary
Up to £52,000 FTE DOE
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
About the role
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 maintains 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. We are the leading service provider in the UK and are looking for a Psychotherapist who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people to be happy and find their way in the world.
Heath Farm School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 5 to 18.
Essential Criteria
* Evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychotherapist (Level 7 or above)
* Registered member of HCPC
* BACP accredited
* 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
* Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs)
* Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
* Experience of multi‑professional work teams or services within designated speciality
* Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
* Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
What’s in it for you?
You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. 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. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of people and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.
Benefits and Rewards
* Professional support network
* Contributory pension
* Employee rewards hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with many retailers
* Career pathways and dedicated learning and development team
* The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well‑being centre
* Cycle to work scheme
* Your wellbeing matters programme
* Employee assistance programme
* Salary finance
* 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
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