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Ealing, Greater London (On-site)
£40,000 - £48,000 per year (depending on experience and supervisory qualifications)
Full-time
Permanent
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Job description
Purpose of the Job
Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow (HFEH) Mind have an exciting opportunity to be part of our long-standing MHST. As one of a few Third Sector providers of MHSTs, we are looking for someone who is adaptable, compassionate and dedicated, especially in supporting children and young people who face inequity.
To be eligible for this role, you must have a registered core profession in a relevant field (e.g. Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Social worker, Therapist and must be registered with UK relevant professional body). You will have successfully completed the PG Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young People’s Mental Health or must be willing to complete this course as part of your employment with us, should the opportunity arise (with our support).
Working closely with schools in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, you will supervise and support a diverse staff team to deliver a large NHS contract. Your role will be to provide supervision and line management to staff, as well as delivering CBT based group and 1:1 interventions in schools.
Key Responsibilities
Supervisory, clinical and line management
· Supervise and line manage a team of mental health professionals and/or trainees based in schools.
· Work closely with the MHST Service Manager and Clinical Lead to ensure that the provision is high quality, clinically safe and reflects best practice.
· Ensure that the KPIs and objectives of the MHST, and individual objectives, are met by you and your team.
· Provide high-quality case-management support to your team
· Audit cases for quality and safeguarding purposes.
· Be the Duty Manager on a shared rota basis (up to 2 days per week).
· Assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. Develop your team to understand and manage appropriate levels of risk.
· Participate and deliver group clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions and provide training to the team.
· Supporting building on the existing programme and expanding the service into new schools using learning so far.
· Provide support for SMHPs and others in using CYP-MH compliant routine outcome measures.
· Use IAPTUS and HR based databases for effective case recording and management recording (e.g. 1:1s, probation reviews, annual appraisals).
· Understand and advise on safeguarding/clinical risk issues that may arise, following both organisational and school policies and procedures.
· Support staff to deliver tailored, appropriate services to a diverse range of children and families.
· Oversee the development of new resources (e.g.) to support young people who have disengaged from school or have additional needs.
· Participate in your own clinical supervision and line management, keep up to date with relevant policies and procedures and attend relevant training and CPD opportunities.
· Meet the requirements of your own professional body.
Delivery to School-aged Children and Young People and families
· Develop and deliver high quality interventions with children and young people that reflect the population of Hammersmith and Fulham, and adapt to meet individual needs.
· Support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
· Work in partnership with families to provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions.
· Hold a caseload, including more complex cases. Make referrals to appropriate agencies (e.g. CAMHS).
· Develop and help deliver workshops, groups and individual interventions for children and young people in schools, utilising CBT principles.
· Work with the Whole School Approach Lead and Clinical Lead to identify training and support needs for school staff and/or parents.
Person specification
Qualifications (Essential)
· Appropriately qualified and registered professional e.g. EMHP, clinical or educational psychologist, systemic family therapist, psychotherapist, CBT therapist, Mental Health Nurse or social worker with CYP MH experience.
· Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BABCP/HCPC/UKCP/NMC/BACP/BPS/Social Work England.
· Registration with BPS or BABCP or equivalent.
Qualifications (desired)
· PG Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young People’s Services or willingness to work towards it if a suitable training opportunity arises.
· CBT/CYP IAPT qualification or similar
Experience
· A minimum of three years’ experience as a Child and Young Person’s Mental Health professional
· At least one year’s experience of supervising and case-managing practitioners
· Some line management experience
· Experience of delivering evidenced-based 1:1 and group CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues (e.g. low mood and anxiety) to children
· A range of therapeutic skills and experience
· Experience of providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions with individuals and groups presenting with a range of needs.
Knowledge/Skills
· Knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of specialised therapies for children and young people, and ability to apply this within a school setting
· Ability to line manage and supervise staff delivering mental health support within schools
· Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychosocial theories of mental health and the evidence base for delivery.
· An understanding of the complex factors that influence work at all levels within an education setting or relevant wider systems
· Advanced knowledge of mental health assessments and ability to apply them meeting the needs of a diverse population.
· Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group, of child and adult safeguarding, and equalities/diversity and inclusion.
· An ability to deliver culturally appropriate psychological interventions, and an ability to adapt delivery to meet the needs of the school communities we work in.
· Ability to select and administer a broad range of assessment tools, resources and frameworks to deliver high quality interventions and evaluate outcomes and progress of children and families.
· Excellent communication skills which enable you to be an effective supervisor and line manager, as well as supporting children, school staff and families.
· Well-developed IT skills and experience working with clinical databases such as IAPTUS.
· Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, balancing the needs of the schools and HFEH Mind.
· Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations and clinical risk, support staff in this, and to respond to the requirements of being duty manager.
Skills, Attributes & Qualities
· A passion for supervising, supporting and developing staff.
· A commitment to improving the lives of young people living in our boroughs through high-quality mental health support.
· Skilled in working closely with colleagues (e.g. Service Manager; Clinical Lead) and clearly sharing roles and responsibilities.
· Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with schools, commissioners), and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people.
· Ability to manage own workload, work to deadlines and prioritise effectively, and bring out these qualities in your team.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Application Instructions
To apply please submit your CV and a Personal Statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification.
Organisation
Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.
Posted on: 18 March 2026
Closing date: 13 April 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Social Care / Development, Training / Learning, Teaching, Counselling, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Health / Medical, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Psychology / Therapy, Public Health, Safeguarding, Students / School, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work
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Liskeard, Cornwall (On-site)
£26,120 per year
Full-time
Temporary (12 months)
Job description
This is a full‑time role supporting our specialist animal fostering service, which enables victim‑survivors of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships by ensuring their much‑loved animals are safe and well cared for.
The focus of this role is to work as part of a dedicated team to maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across a wide range of species. Equally central is providing exceptional support to victim-survivors of domestic abuse, alongside volunteers and colleagues across human and animal health and welfare services.
Your work will directly help individuals and families in crisis, ensuring both they and their animals receive the safety, care, and compassion they deserve.
Applicants must have:
- An animal welfare qualification (minimum Level 3)
- Significant knowledge and proven competence in assessing and handling dogs, cats, and other species in a rescue or similar environment
- A commitment to high standards of animal welfare
- The ability to support victim‑survivors in a professional, empathetic, and trauma‑informed way
- Strong teamwork, communication, and record‑keeping skills
Organisation
Posted on: 22 March 2026
Closing date: 07 April 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Domestic Violence / Abuse
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Camden Town, Greater London (On-site)
£27,861 - £32,002 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
Believe in People?
The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Join us at Change Grow Live, a charity dedicated to creating a difference for those using our services.
At our core, we believe in being open, compassionate, and bold, values that our team members embody daily as we strive to help individuals change the course of their lives, grow as unique individuals, and live to their fullest potential.
We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a GP Shared Care Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Camden.
Our Camden service is a vibrant, collaborative team, comprising a dedicated lineup that includes a service manager, consultant psychiatrists, medical professionals, compassionate nurses, attentive healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, passionate volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.
Where: Camden
Hours: Full time, 37.5h per week
Full time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience, (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
* Please note Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
What makes this role special?
Unique Challenges: No two days are alike, and we treat each person as an individual. Your flexibility, curiosity, and attentive listening skills will be pivotal.
Impactful vocation: You'll play a vital role in reducing drug and alcohol-related harm, promoting recovery, resilience, and supporting social reintegration.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with professionals in GP settings to provide support for those dealing with alcohol and/or substance use issues.
About the Role:
- Support service users from entry to the service through their treatment/recovery journey.
- Provide screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, recovery planning, and onward referral.
- Promote carer, service user, and community involvement.
- Advocate for access to partnership services.
- Collaborate with professionals in GP settings to support individuals with substance use issues.
About You:
- Understanding of substance misuse issues and experience in a similar field.
- Sound knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with good IT proficiency.
- Proactive, able to work independently with strong time management skills.
- Experience in community-based support practices.
- Supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Qualification in nursing, counseling, social work, or substance misuse is desirable.
- Ability to work autonomously.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)
Closing Date
1/4/2026
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Organisation
Change Grow Live
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Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Posted on: 26 March 2026
Closing date: 01 April 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 2026-19324
Tags: Counselling, Care Management, Nursing, Child Protection, Customer support, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Engagement / Outreach, Health / Medical, Homelessness, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships, Psychology / Therapy, Safeguarding, Substance Misuse, Victim Support, Direct / Supporters, Social / Support Work
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Hackney, Greater London (On-site)
£34,934 per year
Part-time (22.5 HOURS)
Contract (Fixed Term until March 31st, 2027)
Job description
Job title: Senior Practitioner Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression
Service: Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (formerly IAPT)
Responsible to: Clinical Services Manager
Salary: Starting salary SO1-Sp29a £34,934
Hours: 22.5 hours
Contract type: Fixed Term until March 31st, 2027
Location: Hybrid
About the Psychological Therapies & Wellbeing Services Department
Mind CHWF’s Psychological Therapies &Wellbeing department has been BACP accredited since 2016 and we specialise in:
·trauma-informed and compassion-focused practice
·lived experience leadership and representation
·‘third wave’ cognitive behavioural/evidence-based therapies (group and one to one models based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, Compassion-focused therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
·a Practitioner Training Programme for our evidence-based model, ‘Radical Self-Care (RadSec)’, currently undergoing accreditation with BAMBA (British Association for Mindfulness Based Approaches)
·clinical research with our academic and NHS partners (City, University of London and NELFT)
·psychological therapies for:
ocommon mental health problems such as anxiety and depression via our Talking Therapies Service for Anxiety and Depression (formerly IAPT - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Our Step 2 provision uses ‘third wave’ group modalities, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Our Step 3 focuses on Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD).
oAfrican Caribbean heritage communities (in partnership with our IRIE Mind project),
oLGBTQ+ communities (in partnership with our Rainbow Mind project)
ocomplex developmental trauma and enduring mental health conditions (City and Hackney Wellbeing Network)
opeople who have lost someone to suicide (Grief in Pieces project)
oalcohol and substance misuse (City and Hackney Recovery Service)
All staff, trainees and volunteers have opportunities to participate in a wide range of in-house and external trainings through our networks. Practitioners in specialist services are offered relevant evidence-based training (IAPT Step 2 practitioners receive training in group protocol using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and our Recovery Service workers receive intensive training and supervision in our group models: Radical Self Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Managing Anger & Difficult Emotions).
At Mind CHWF, we offer significant personal and professional development opportunities, encourage innovation and initiative from our committed and talented practitioners, and offer skill-building and experience of working across multiple projects and modalities in an award-winning mental health organisation.
Purpose of the post:
The Senior IAPT Practitioner will play a key role in delivering and developing Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest’s specialist Talking Therapies provision for African Caribbean Heritage (ACH), LGBTQIA+ and Global Majority communities.
The post holder will primarily deliver High Intensity (Step 3) psychological therapy, providing evidence-based one-to-one interventions for people experiencing anxiety and depression within a culturally responsive framework. The role will focus on delivering structured therapies such as Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) or other NICE-recommended modalities, alongside clinical assessment, formulation, and risk management.
In addition to clinical delivery, the role will include a small leadership component involving line management and professional support for Step 2 practitioners working within the specialist pathway. The post holder will help ensure quality, consistency and good practice across the Step 2 provision and may provide temporary clinical cover or guidance where service gaps arise.
The role contributes to improving equitable access and outcomes for African Caribbean Heritage, LGBTQIA+ and Global Majority communities, supporting the service to address inequalities in mental health provision.
Mind CHWF has a long-standing commitment to community-led and culturally responsive mental health services. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black women, who are currently underrepresented in senior roles in psychological therapy.
Organisation
Posted on: 17 March 2026
Closing date: 29 March 2026 at 18:05
Tags: Psychology / Therapy
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E9, London (Hybrid)
£27,509.64 per annum
Full-time
Contract
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Job description
Job title: Administrator for MindCHWF TTAD and ACH Outreach Services
Service: Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (formerly IAPT)
Responsible to: Clinical Services Manager - Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression
Salary: Starting salary is SC4 SP19 £27,509.64
Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract type: Fixed Term. Please be advised that this job will be reduced to 22.5 hours from July 2026 as the ACH Outreach Service Ends
Location: The Hub, 15 A Homerton Row/ Hybrid
About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:
We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.
We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.
We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.
Our values are:
Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.
Fair:We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.
Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new.
Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney and Waltham Forest.
We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.
We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.
DBS clearance at Enhanced (without Barring) is required for this role.
About the Psychological Therapies & Wellbeing Services Department
Mind CHWF’s Psychological Therapies &Wellbeing department has been BACP accredited since 2016 and we specialise in:
·trauma-informed and compassion-focused practice
·lived experience leadership and representation
·‘third wave’ cognitive behavioural/evidence-based therapies (group and one to one models based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, Compassion-focused therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
·a Practitioner Training Programme for our evidence-based model, ‘Radical Self-Care (RadSec)’, currently undergoing accreditation with BAMBA (British Association for Mindfulness Based Approaches)
·clinical research with our academic and NHS partners (City, University of London and NELFT)
·psychological therapies for:
ocommon mental health problems such as anxiety and depression via our Talking Therapies Service for Anxiety and Depression (formerly IAPT - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Our Step 2 provision uses ‘third wave’ group modalities, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Our Step 3 focuses on Person-Centred Existential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD).
oAfrican Caribbean heritage communities (in partnership with our IRIE Mind project),
oLGBTQ+ communities (in partnership with our Rainbow Mind project)
ocomplex developmental trauma and enduring mental health conditions (City and Hackney Wellbeing Network)
opeople who have lost someone to suicide (Grief in Pieces project)
oalcohol and substance misuse (City and Hackney Recovery Service)
All staff, trainees and volunteers have opportunities to participate in a wide range of in-house and external trainings through our networks. Practitioners in specialist services are offered relevant evidence-based training (IAPT Step 2 practitioners receive training in group protocol using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and our Recovery Service workers receive intensive training and supervision in our group models: Radical Self Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Managing Anger & Difficult Emotions).
At Mind CHWF, we offer significant personal and professional development opportunities, encourage innovation and initiative from our committed and talented practitioners, and offer skill-building and experience of working across multiple projects and modalities in an award-winning mental health organisation.
Purpose of the post:
The Administrator will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest’s Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression service, alongside the African Caribbean Heritage (ACH) Outreach Project.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide high-quality administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the service. This will include supporting referrals, screening processes, appointment coordination, record keeping and data monitoring within the Talking Therapies system.
The role will also provide administrative support to the ACH Outreach Project, helping coordinate community engagement activities designed to improve access to mental health services for African Caribbean Heritage and wider Global Majority communities.
The Administrator will contribute to creating a welcoming and efficient service for clients, practitioners and partner organisations, ensuring accurate record keeping, effective communication and compliance with organisational and service requirements.
Mind CHWF has a long-standing commitment to improving equitable access to mental health services, and the Administrator will play an important role in supporting initiatives that reach communities who may not currently access psychological therapies.
Organisation
Posted on: 17 March 2026
Closing date: 29 March 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Administration, Psychology / Therapy
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