Senior Psychotherapist

£45,000 - £56,800 per year

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Job Title: Senior Psychotherapist

Location: Heath Farm School – Kent TN27 0AX

Salary: £45,000 - £56,800 FTE DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Part-Time also considered)

Contract: Permanent – Term Time only

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior 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 and deputising the Lead Clinician if necessary.

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; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: Heath Farm School – Kent TN27 0AX

About the Group

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.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy, and registered with appropriate professional body - BACP or NCPC, plus HCPC where applicable
• Minimum of Level 7 qualification or Level 5 qualification plus adequate and relevant experience
• 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

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.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits and Rewards

• Professional support network
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Career pathways and a 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.
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• 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

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Heath Farm School offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development & enjoy success in their education.

With modern, well-resourced classroom pods, the expertise of the dedicated staff team ensures that each child can put past failures behind them in a calm and settled atmosphere. Each student is motivated through a personalised curriculum and clear targets.

Heath Farm lies in a spacious rural setting near Ashford, and attracts pupils from across Kent, neighbouring counties & parts of London, because of its growing reputation for success.

Pupils with a wide range of needs, including social & emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems & associated conditions, are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.

From its nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist 6th Form Centre, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.

Students move on from Heath Farm to college courses, apprenticeships and jobs, confident they can lead happy & meaningful adult lives.