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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 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.
Heath Farm Schoo l forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 5 – 18
· Welcome to Heath Farm School
· School Finder – Acorn
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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
For more information on the group please visit:
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.
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We…