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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness.
Job Title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist (internally this role is known as Senior Skylight Psychologist) or Practitioner Psychologist (internally known as Skylight Psychologist)
The Skylight Psychologist role is offered as a development opportunity for candidates in the first 18 months post qualification. There would be the opportunity to progress to the Senior Skylight Psychologist role when they meet the relevant clinical and leadership competencies, in line with Crisis’ Preceptorship Framework.
Qualifications: You must be a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the HCPC. For the Skylight Psychologist role, we will consider applications from individuals due to complete doctoral training.
Hours: Part-time 14 hours per week, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Salary: Full-time and part-time (14hours per week) salaries are as follows:
- Skylight Psychologist, qualified within the last 18 months:
- £50,757 per annum FTE (part-time £20,302)
- Senior Skylight Psychologist:
- 18 months to 4 years qualified - £58,364 per annum FTE (part-time £23,345)
- 5 to 7 years qualified - £60,454 per annum FTE (part-time £24,181)
- 8+ years qualified - £64,504 per annum FTE (part-time £25,801)
Please note this opportunity is part-time. Our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
Location: Crisis Skylight London 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT This is a primarily onsite role, so you can support our members and team face to face, but some homeworking may be an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.
About the role
We are committed to ending the homelessness of more people using our direct services, including people with complex needs. To do this, we are seeking a part-time Practitioner Psychologists to join our fantastic team in Crisis Skylight London.
You will form part of the local Leadership team, supporting the implementation of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs). You will support the delivery of our work to members by offering training and leading reflective practice for staff and providing direct services to members at times.
You will also be a part of a national psychology team made up of a Lead Clinical Psychologist, a Regional Lead Clinical Psychologist and nine Practitioner Psychologists as well as Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placements.
At Crisis, we understand more and more Practitioner Psychologists are taking on multiple part-time opportunities within the NHS, academia, private practice and the third sector as this has been the case with our own team. Crisis and our members have benefited from employing people with a variety of different work experience. This an opportunity for you to work within an agile and progressive charity where you can influence psychologically informed ways of working to end homelessness for good.
You will join an extraordinary team of frontline lead workers with a focus on people facing homelessness who have survived a range of difficult and traumatic experiences.
About you
We are looking for people who are community focused and driven by our shared values. This role brings a real opportunity to be creative and flexible in our approach to working psychologically with people who face multiple disadvantages, and to support the staff teams via training and reflective practice.
There are opportunities to provide direct support as well as working extensively with local teams and other parts of the organisation to influence policy and practice developments. We are looking for someone with post qualification experience of working within complex systems and you may have direct experience of working with people who experience homelessness.
You will be excited by the prospect of working innovatively to deliver services locally alongside the Skylight team, as well linking in closely with the wider Psychology team to develop the service. You will be committed towards social justice, and to being an advocate for those we work with and for breaking down the systemic barriers that exclude those who need most support.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
As a member of the Practitioner Psychology Team, you will have:
- Access to funds to support CPD as part of a wider commitment to ensure meeting HCPC standards.
- Reimbursement of costs to join a professional body (e.g., ACP/BPS)
- Bi-annual away day with the Team
- Access to high quality clinical and professional supervision
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 23:59
Interviews will take place week commencing 22nd June, in-person at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT
We welcome informal conversations to learn more about the role with a member of our Skylight Psychology Team, and we will arrange a call. Contact information can be found on our website.
We would also strongly encourage you to visit Crisis Skylight London prior to applying.
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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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Lead a unique mental health retreat service helping prevent crisis admissions and supporting recovery across Gloucestershire. Join a values-driven organisation making a lasting difference through compassionate, person-centred care.
Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind is seeking an experienced and motivated Service Manager to lead Alexandra Wellbeing House — a unique short-term mental health retreat delivered in partnership with Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust. Supporting adults experiencing acute emotional distress, the service provides an alternative to inpatient admission through early intervention, recovery-focused support, and collaborative care planning.
This is an opportunity to lead a skilled multidisciplinary team while shaping the future development of an innovative community mental health service. You will work closely with NHS partners, Crisis Teams, Community Mental Health Teams, and third-sector organisations to strengthen referral pathways and improve outcomes for people experiencing mental ill health.
We are looking for someone with strong leadership experience, a passion for person-centred mental health support, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across services. You will oversee service quality, staff development, safeguarding, performance reporting, and continuous improvement while ensuring the service remains welcoming, safe, and empowering for everyone accessing support.
In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking working environment, ongoing professional development, supervision, flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, and the chance to help shape meaningful mental health services within the local community.
Join us and help create services where people are recognised, valued, and supported.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.



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The St Matthew’s Project is looking for a passionate and experienced Wellbeing and Outreach Worker to help strengthen our trauma-informed approach and support young people through our Fit 4 Life programme.
This role is at the heart of our work with young people facing disadvantage and navigating key transition points in their lives. You’ll deliver 1:1 and group wellbeing support, work closely with families, contribute to staff wellbeing, and help shape a supportive, trauma-informed environment across the organisation.
We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting young people affected by trauma, strong relationship-building skills, and an understanding of community-based work. Lived experience is valued.
The role includes a mix of weekday, evening, and Saturday sessions across community settings in Brixton / Tulse Hill.
If you’re committed to making a meaningful impact and want to be part of a small, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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IAP Psychological Lead
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Job Title: IAP Psychological Lead
Location: Elephant and Castle based within a residential setting, with regular travel to other services as required and our central office. Some work from home may be possible (to be discussed at interview). Please note that unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £60,000
NHS Equivalent Band: 8B
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00
About the Role
A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a IAP Psychological Lead a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research.
Our IAP's support people who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice.
- Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement.
- Exercising clinical responsibility for residents’ psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions.
- Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident’s diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community.
- Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs.
- Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
About You
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We’re looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you’ll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for:
- Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology
- Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting
- Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others
- Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others
- Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision
- Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement
- Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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At Survivors in Transition, we provide specialist trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse across Suffolk and the wider East of England. We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and operationally capable Deputy Service Manager to support the day-to-day delivery of high-quality survivor services during a period of continued growth and development.
This is a senior operational role supporting the Service Manager and wider leadership team to ensure services are safe, effective, responsive, and aligned with trauma-informed principles. The postholder will play a key role in staff support, case oversight, safeguarding, performance monitoring, and service coordination.
The role would suit someone with experience in sexual violence, domestic abuse, mental health, safeguarding, social care, or other trauma-related services, who is confident balancing operational management with survivor-centred practice.
Key responsibilities will include:
·Supporting the operational management of frontline services
·Providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to staff and subcontracted therapists
·Assisting with safeguarding oversight, risk management, and complex case discussions
·Monitoring service delivery, KPIs, waiting lists, and outcomes
·Supporting quality assurance, audits, and compliance processes
·Helping embed trauma-informed and survivor-led practice across the organisation
·Assisting with resource coordination, service cover, and operational problem solving
·Supporting partnership working with external agencies and stakeholders
·Contributing to service development and continuous improvement
Essential experience and skills:
You will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health, or Social Care or equivalent professional qualification, along with at least five years’ experience in service or operations management. You’ll bring strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a deep understanding of trauma-informed practice. You will be confident in operational efficiency, quality assurance, and resource management, with strong skills in data analysis and budget management. You will be able to work independently to drive operational improvements while maintaining empathy and professionalism in all interactions. Excellent IT skills, advanced organisational ability, and a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach are essential - as is a sense of humour and resilience when working in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment. A full, clean driving licence preferred.
Support and development
Working in trauma-informed services can be demanding, and we prioritise staff wellbeing and professional support.
You will receive:
- Regular clinical supervision
- Supportive line management
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Hybrid working arrangements
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
Why join Survivors in Transition?
- Be part of a specialist service supporting survivors of sexual violence
- Work within a trauma-informed organisation that values staff wellbeing
- Help survivors access life-changing recovery services
- Contribute to a growing service making a real difference across the region
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Survivors in Transition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of survivors.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals whose experiences reflect the communities we serve.
Competitive Salary of £32k-£36k per annum (depending on experience) Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and bank holidays, pension scheme, health cover, and additional wellbeing benefits
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Please note applications will only be accepted via application form.
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Occupational Therapist / Speech & Language Therapist
London SW18 1FZ
Full-time / Part-time / Term-time only
NHS Band 5 – Band 7 (depending on experience)
About the Role
BeyondAutism is looking for passionate and dedicated Therapists, Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech & Language Therapists (SaLTs) to join our specialist multidisciplinary team supporting autistic children and young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative transdisciplinary model where therapy expertise is embedded into everyday classroom practice. You will play a key role in helping learners develop communication, sensory, motor, and independence skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced clinician seeking progression, we welcome applications across Band 5 to Band 7 levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual and group therapy interventions
- Complete specialist assessments and develop therapy programmes
- Support autistic learners to achieve communication, sensory, motor, and independence outcomes
- Work collaboratively with teachers, Behaviour Analysts, and wider multidisciplinary teams
- Coach and support classroom staff in implementing therapy strategies
- Produce high-quality clinical records, reports, and recommendations
- Contribute to annual reviews, EHCP outcomes, and transition planning
- Maintain safeguarding, clinical governance, and professional standards
- Band 6/7 clinicians may supervise junior therapists or therapy assistants
About You
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy qualification
- HCPC registration (plus RCSLT membership for SaLT applicants)
- Experience working with autistic children and young people
- Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills
- Experience working within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams
- Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice
- Ability to adapt therapy approaches to meet learner needs
Desirable
- AAC experience
- Sensory Integration training
- Knowledge of EHCPs and annual reviews
- Experience delivering training to staff, parents, or carers
- Service development experience
- Relevant post-qualification training (e.g. Zones of Regulation)
- Membership of Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Benefits
- Competitive NHS Band 5–7 salary
- Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%
- Term-time only opportunities available
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Additional annual leave with length of service
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Ongoing CPD, supervision, and career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm
(30-minute lunch break)
Occasional evening meetings or events may be required.
Safeguarding
BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Living Experience Peer Support Worker
Line Manager: Lived Experience Manager
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location(s): Cromwell House, Eccles M30 & Community venues in Salford
Salary: £24,785 per annum
About us
At Mind in Salford, we’re more than a local mental health charity, we’re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone.
Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives.
About the Service(s):
The Referral and Assessment Hub (RAH) is a new and exciting addition to mental health support, having launched in January 2025. It serves as the front door to mental health services in Salford, ensuring that all community referrals are responded to in a timely, consistent, and transparent way. The service aims to ensure that individuals receive the most appropriate care and treatment, in the right place and at the right time. The RAH operates Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH), Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters, and START. The service is jointly funded by GMMH, NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and Salford Primary Care Networks.
SNMHT is a multidisciplinary service that brings together a wide range of professional and lived experience roles. The team includes occupational therapists, nurses, recovery workers, psychiatrists, social workers, peer mentors, and a comprehensive psychology team.
Working collaboratively, the service supports adults with mental health needs within the community, offering recovery focused support. We do mental health support differently. Our approach is rooted in people’s strengths, skills and aspirations. By placing these at the centre of our work, we support individuals to aid their recovery, build resilience, and stay well as active members of their communities.
About You and the Role:
The successful applicant will work across both the RAH and the Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Service (SNMHS). This dual role is designed to support service users whose care is transitioning into SNMHS, providing brief ‘waiting well’ interventions to promote wellbeing and ensure continuity of support during this period.
The role will also involve working collaboratively with the team to identify service users who may be experiencing difficulties engaging with mental health services, and exploring what additional support can be offered to improve engagement and accessibility.
The Living Experience Peer Support Worker will work as part of, and alongside, the Referral & Assessment Hub (RAH) team and Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Service (SNMHS), ensuring peer mentoring is embedded as an integral part of the service user journey.
Application deadline: 5pm on Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews will take place in person, dates to be confirmed.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
All Referral & Assessment Hub employees / volunteers are required to adhere to the principles of effective and safe safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
Infection prevention and control is the responsibility of all Referral & Assessment Hub staff. All staff have a responsibility to protect service users, visitors and each other by consistently observing infection prevention and control guidelines and best practice guidance.
No agencies please.
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We are seeking a compassionate and skilled CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join Gordon Moody, supporting individuals experiencing gambling-related harms through specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment.
This role involves delivering structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions across both individual and group settings within residential and remote treatment programmes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed, trauma-informed care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of Gordon Moody’s clinical governance, policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms.
- Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within individual and group treatment settings.
- Develop collaborative treatment and risk management plans tailored to service user needs.
- Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention and therapeutic group programmes.
- Support individuals presenting with co-occurring mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms.
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with organisational, professional and GDPR standards.
- Monitor and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and service user wellbeing appropriately.
- Work within professional and ethical guidelines relevant to CBT and psychological therapies.
- Support service users to engage with onward recovery and community support services where appropriate.
Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working:
- Work collaboratively with therapists, recovery workers, support staff and external professionals.
- Liaise with GPs, mental health services, social care teams and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case discussions.
- Contribute to maintaining effective referral pathways and integrated recovery support.
- Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches across services.
Clinical Governance & Service Development:
- Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within gambling harm treatment.
- Maintain awareness of emerging developments within behavioural addiction and CBT practice.
- Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance policies.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic programmes and interventions.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications:
- BABCP accredited CBT Therapist or actively working towards accreditation.
- Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Relevant professional registration or core profession qualification (e.g. mental health nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or psychotherapy).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Additional training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care or addiction treatment.
- Further training in group facilitation or behavioural addictions.
Essential Experience:
- Experience delivering CBT interventions within a mental health or addiction setting.
- Experience undertaking specialist psychological and risk assessments.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
- Experience supporting individuals experiencing complex emotional or psychological difficulties, including trauma.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience working within gambling harms or behavioural addiction services.
- Experience within residential treatment settings.
- Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs.
- Experience delivering remote or online therapeutic interventions.
- Training or qualification in other NHS-recognised therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of CBT theory and evidence-based interventions.
- Knowledge and experience of treating PTSD and trauma.
- Understanding of gambling-related harms and addiction recovery models.
- Understanding of relapse prevention approaches and motivational interviewing.
- Strong safeguarding and risk assessment knowledge.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage emotionally distressing situations professionally and sensitively.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.
Desirable:
- Awareness of current developments in behavioural addiction treatment.
Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Independent Training, delivered in collaboration with IPCAPA at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf) and the Anna Freud Centre/UCL is seeking progress advisors to support 4-5 trainees on the Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy training from the start of their training through to completion.
This is an exciting opportunity to guide and support trainees in their development as future child psychotherapists. The successful postholders will liaise with the year 1 tutor, clinical and research tutors, service supervisors and intensive case supervisors. There will be regular team meetings with the year tutor other progress advisors responsible for the year group. Outside of this, working hours are flexible.
We are looking for ACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists with current CAMHS experience, who have an active interest in working with our year tutor and staff group to support trainees’ progress. The role may suit new career CAPts who wish to develop connections and experience within the field of CAPy training schools. There will be opportunity to take advantage of in house training to become an Intensive Case Supervisor and for additional paid hours of clinical teaching such as practice or clinical seminar groups as appropriate.
The bpf is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to attract and support students and patients from a range of backgrounds, and therefore welcome applicants from all communities. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented at the bpf.
At the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf), it’s our mission to ensure psychotherapy is available to as many people who need it as possible.



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Living Experience Peer Support Worker (Listening Lounge) – Part Time
Line Manager: Lived Experience Manager
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Location(s): Various sites across Salford
Salary: £12.71 per hour
About us
At Mind in Salford, we’re more than a local mental health charity, we’re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone.
Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives.
About the Service(s):
The Listening Lounge is a collaborative service delivered in partnership by Mind in Salford, Start Inspiring Minds, and the Home-Based Treatment Team (HBTT) within the NHS Mental Health Trust. The service operates as a weekday drop-in provision, currently available from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, for individuals experiencing a self-defined mental health crisis.
The service is staffed by Recovery Workers and Peer Support Workers, with on-site managerial support to ensure safe, responsive, and high-quality delivery. It provides a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where individuals can access immediate, person-centred support, with a focus on listening, de-escalation, and connecting people to appropriate ongoing support where needed.
Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH), Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters, and START. The service is jointly funded by GMMH, NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and Salford Primary Care Networks.
SNMHT is a multidisciplinary service that brings together a wide range of professional and lived experience roles. The team includes occupational therapists, nurses, recovery workers, psychiatrists, social workers, peer mentors, and a comprehensive psychology team.
Working collaboratively, the service supports adults with mental health needs within the community, offering recovery focused support. We do mental health support differently. Our approach is rooted in people’s strengths, skills and aspirations. By placing these at the centre of our work, we support individuals to aid their recovery, build resilience, and stay well as active members of their communities.
About the role:
We are seeking a Peer Support Worker who can draw upon their lived or living experience of mental health difficulties to help support service users in a Listening Lounge and within Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT), formerly known as Living Well.
The successful applicant will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and will:
- Take part in case discussions, offering a valuable non-clinical, lived-experience perspective
- Co facilitate group work with service users
- Work alongside keyworkers to provide practical, relational support to individuals accessing the service
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to use lived experience to empower others, promote hope, and support recovery within a compassionate, collaborative service.
Application deadline: 5pm on Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews will take place in person, dates to be confirmed.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
All Referral & Assessment Hub employees / volunteers are required to adhere to the principles of effective and safe safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
Infection prevention and control is the responsibility of all Referral & Assessment Hub staff. All staff have a responsibility to protect service users, visitors and each other by consistently observing infection prevention and control guidelines and best practice guidance.
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We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm.
This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional wellbeing, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
- Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm.
- Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs.
- Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans.
- Deliver structured short-term interventions within agreed treatment pathways.
- Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities.
- Support access to appropriate external services and community resources.
Risk and Safeguarding:
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
- Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns in line with organisational policies.
- Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times.
Partnership Working:
- Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews.
Clinical Governance & Development:
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training.
- Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities.
- Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.
About You
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or a relevant qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice, or equivalent experience.
- Ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional wellbeing needs.
- Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions.
- Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings.
- Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
- Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles.
- Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches.
- Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.
Desirable:
- Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice.
- Understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion.
- Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.
Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Anna Freud is seeking a Module Lead to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
What you’ll do
As the Module Lead for Clinical Practice in Context (CPIC), you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of a core Year 2 module within the MSc Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice programme. You will ensure the module is delivered to a high academic standard, supporting students to develop their clinical knowledge, reflective practice, and understanding of child and adolescent mental health within wider social, cultural, and professional contexts.
- You will plan and deliver weekly lectures and seminars, ensuring engaging and high-quality teaching throughout the module
- You will develop and maintain the module syllabus, reading lists, teaching resources, and Moodle content in line with UCL requirements and deadlines
- You will coordinate guest lecturers, including arranging sessions, agreeing teaching content, and ensuring materials are shared with students appropriately
- You will oversee module assessments and student feedback processes, including marking coordination, moderation, and providing constructive feedback to students
- You will work closely with the wider programme team to review module quality, support student wellbeing, and contribute to ongoing programme development
What you’ll bring
The ideal candidate will be an experienced mental health or developmental psychology professional with strong teaching and clinical expertise, who is passionate about delivering high-quality, inclusive learning experiences and supporting students to develop reflective and culturally informed clinical practice.
- You will hold a relevant doctoral qualification, such as a DClinPsych or PhD related to mental health or developmental psychology
- You will have clinical experience working within child and adolescent mental health settings
- You will have experience delivering teaching, training, or facilitation to adult learners
- You will demonstrate a strong understanding of the legislative, policy, and practice contexts surrounding Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
- You will have excellent communication, organisation, and workload management skills, alongside a proactive and flexible approach to problem solving and inclusive teaching
Key details
Hours: 130 hours annually/ 2.5h a week. Teaching takes place in person at the London site on Fridays during term 1 of the academic year (October- December). Flexible/home working is possible for other duties such as marking and module planning.
Salary: £46,057 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH)
Contract type: Permanent
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 22 May 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday, 28 May 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely in week commencing 1st of June and 8th June
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Lead to provide advanced clinical leadership across our residential and remote gambling harms treatment services.
This senior role is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and evidence-based delivery of structured treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms and associated mental health difficulties. Working closely with the Head of Therapy, you will lead clinical practice, governance, workforce development, and service quality across multidisciplinary teams.
The role operates within services delivered independently by Gordon Moody and is aligned to national gambling harms policy frameworks and the ambitions outlined within the NHS Long Term Plan.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Practice:
- Provide specialist clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of gambling-related harms and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Lead on complex case formulation and support high-risk or multi-factorial presentations.
- Deliver and oversee evidence-based interventions, including CBT and integrative therapeutic approaches.
- Maintain oversight of safeguarding, suicidality, crisis escalation, and risk management processes.
- Ensure continuity of care across residential, remote, and external service pathways.
Leadership & Service Management:
- Provide clinical and operational leadership across treatment services.
- Line manage Gambling Therapists, supporting supervision, performance, wellbeing, and professional development.
- Support recruitment, workforce planning, and retention initiatives.
- Contribute to service transformation and development projects.
- Deputise for the Head of Therapy when required.
Clinical Governance & Quality:
- Lead clinical governance activity, including audits, peer review, quality improvement, and supervision frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, regulatory standards, and internal governance policies.
- Monitor service outcomes, quality indicators, and performance metrics.
- Analyse audit findings and implement corrective actions and service improvements.
- Support preparation for inspections and commissioner reviews.
Strategic & Partnership Working:
- Ensure services align with national gambling harms treatment frameworks.
- Support integration with wider mental health services and referral pathways.
- Represent Gordon Moody within clinical networks and partnership meetings.
- Contribute to strategic planning and future service development.
Training & Workforce Development:
- Provide expert clinical supervision and reflective practice leadership.
- Promote trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches across services.
- Support CPD and competency development across the clinical workforce.
- Contribute to training programmes and organisational learning initiatives.
About You
Essential Qualifications:
- Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or a recognised Mental Health qualification (e.g. Mental Health Nursing, Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent).
- Current accreditation with HCPC or BABCP.
- Evidence of advanced continuing professional development.
- Recognised clinical supervision qualification.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Additional qualification in an NHS-recognised therapeutic modality such as EMDR, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT, or ACT.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Significant post-qualification experience within addiction and/or mental health services.
- Experience working with complex and high-risk clinical presentations.
- Experience supervising qualified clinicians and leading teams.
- Strong knowledge of gambling disorder and behavioural addiction models.
- Advanced CBT formulation and intervention skills.
- Excellent safeguarding and risk assessment capability.
- Experience contributing to governance, audit, and quality assurance processes.
- Ability to manage operational priorities while maintaining high clinical standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Anna Freud is seeking a Associate Clinical Tutor to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families on a part time basis. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
What you’ll do
As the Associate Clinical Tutor, you will support the delivery and ongoing development of the MSc Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice programme, providing academic, pastoral, and placement support to students while helping to ensure a high-quality and inclusive learning experience.
- You will act as a Personal Academic Tutor for up to seven students, providing regular guidance, pastoral support, and academic development support throughout the programme
- You will support and monitor students’ clinical placements, including liaising with placement providers, coordinating placement reviews, and helping to resolve any placement-related concerns
- You will contribute to teaching and assessment activities, including facilitating seminars, workshops, webinars, Journal Clubs, and marking clinically focused assignments
- You will work closely with the Programme Director and wider programme team to monitor student progress, wellbeing, engagement, and professional conduct
- You will contribute to the wider running and continuous improvement of the MSc programme through meetings, reviews, and collaborative programme activities
What you’ll bring
The ideal candidate will be a qualified CAMHS professional with strong clinical and teaching experience, who is passionate about supporting students’ academic, professional, and personal development within an inclusive and high-quality learning environment
- You will hold a recognised professional qualification as a CAMHS practitioner, such as a Clinical Psychologist, Child Psychotherapist, or Systemic Family Therapist, alongside relevant professional accreditation
- You will have clinical experience within child and adolescent mental health settings, alongside a strong understanding of NHS systems, legislation, and wider Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services practice contexts
- You will have experience teaching, marking, or delivering training to adults within the field of child mental health
- You will have experience providing pastoral support, supervision, or guidance to students, trainees, or interns)
- You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, and collaborative working skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and take a proactive, flexible approach to problem solving
Key details
Hours: Part-time (1 day/ 7 hour per week): Wednesday afternoon is required. Options are either Wednesday as full working day or working day to be split between Wednesday pm and another half day (can be flexible).
Salary: £48,778 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract type: 12 months fixed-term with the possibility of extension
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 22 May 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday, 28 May 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely in week commencing 1st of June and 8th June
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us: Richmond Borough Mind has been delivering mental health support to people and their carers in the local community for over 65 years, and we are seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our Emotional Wellbeing Service.
The Role: The Emotional Wellbeing Service (EWS) provides support to those experiencing and recovering from mental ill health. The Senior Support Worker plays a key role in delivering high-quality, strengths-based emotional wellbeing and prevention services for adults across Richmond. The role supports individuals to build resilience, improve wellbeing, reduce crisis and achieve personal outcomes through strengths-based assessment, personalised support planning, risk management and trauma-informed practice.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide structured 1:1 and group-based emotional wellbeing support in line with strengths-based and recovery-focused principles.
· Complete trauma-informed, strengths-based assessments and co-produce personalised support plans within specified timescales.
· Deliver flexible support in the community venues, homes, online and by phone to maximise accessibility.
· Use evidence-based tools (e.g. solution-focussed scaling, WEMWEBS) to support and measure progress.
· Support clients of the service to build coping strategies, independence, social connection and community participation.
· Provide support to individuals experiencing distress, escalation or early crisis, using de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.
About You: The successful candidate will have experience of delivering 1:1 support in the community and within people’s homes as well as delivering group-based intervention. The successful person will also have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions across the spectrum of recovery and be able to support those with complex needs such as (but not limited to) substance use, complex trauma, housing and debt issues, relationship challenges, social isolation and financial issues.
We offer:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]
· Contributory pension
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions
· Training and personal development opportunities
· Paid time off for medical appointments
· Staff away days and socials
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
Please detail in your cover letter how you meet the job description for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

