Are you a naturally empathetic, caring and compassionate Support Worker in the UK with experience of caring for people with learning disabilities? Do you want a fulfilling career, where you can make a difference and change lives for the better in a culture of kindness and teamwork? Where you’ll be supported with development opportunities to grow you as a person and in your career? Join 21b Upper Brighton Road House in Surbiton as a Support Worker and provide care for people with severe learning disabilities, Autism and behaviours may be seen as challenging; where you’ll support and encourage them to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. You’ll be great with people – a real ‘people person’, able to communicate effectively – explaining yourself clearly in the right tone to suit the situation and be really good at understanding others (behaviours and expressions, as well as vocal). Having a good sense of humour and resilience, and a willingness to help residents with their personal hygiene are also important. What You Will Be Doing You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Whether you have experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, you will use your knowledge and skills to help support people lead a valued and fulfilled life. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will use your excellent communication skills and experience as a Support Worker with a background in Learning Disabilities & Autism to provide care and support people through their care pathway. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of you; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week. You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, working 7.5 hours a day with shift patterns of 7am-2.30pm and 2.30pm-10pm, with weekends on a rota basis. Extra hours can be discussed if required. Where you will be working Location: 21b Upper Brighton Road Surbiton, Surrey KT6 6QX 21b Upper Brighton Road is a seven bed, male only, community based home. People supported at 21b Upper Brighton Road have moderate learning disabilities with associated health needs, autism and behaviours which may be seen as challenging. People may come to 21b Upper Brighton Road as part of their care pathway, either moving from their community placement or the family home because they require more structured care and support. The service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by a dedicated team made up of the Registered Manager and Support Workers. All residents are registered with the local GP which allows access to specialist clinicians. Elysium Care Partnerships are proud of the excellent relationships with the families and friends of the people they support. Families and friends are encouraged to play an active part in the lives of their loved ones. In This Role You Will Ideally hold a valid UK driving licence (preferred to assist with community visits) Have strong empathy and a caring and compassionate nature Be willing to support residents with personal hygiene Have excellent people and communication skills, and a good sense of humour Deal with challenging behaviours Have a positive and professional approach Be reliable, flexible, hard-working and honest Be local or within commutable distance You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work in the UK full time. 20-hour Student and Skilled Worker Visa's cannot be accepted. What You Will Get Annual base salary of £ 25,058 (£12,85 hourly pay rate) The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About Your Next Employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.. Location : Surbiton, Greater London

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.. Location : Chorleywood

Yapton Church of England Primary School is a happy and exciting place to learn. Individuals are at the heart of our teaching. The experiences we offer our children are designed to ensure that they are engaging, enriching and empowering. We work and play together as a school family, holding on to the power of the Christian story in our daily lives. At Yapton Church of England Primary School we strive to enable all of our children to be the best that they can be. Our inspiration for everyone in our school community is for them to have relentless ambition for themselves and others. Job Details Salary: £38,626.00 - £41,511.00 pro-rata Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Term-Time only Location: Yapton C. of E. Primary School Interviews: Monday 14th July 2025 We are looking for an enthusiastic Primary School Business Manager to join us on 3rd September 2025 at our growing, happy and caring primary school. This post is a permanent position. What You Need to Succeed To be successful in this role you will need to: We would like someone who: has a strong understanding of financial principles has excellent ICT and communication skills has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills has excellent literacy and numeracy skills has ability to relate well to children and adults We can offer: a lovely school with strong provision happy, friendly children eager to learn a supportive team of staff to work alongside a commitment to Continuing Professional Development Further Information Yapton C. of E. Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. How to Apply To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to office@yaptonschool.org Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 551246 NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Yapton, West Sussex, United Kingdom

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary – Poole, Dorset Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time Are you a calm, patient and dedicated individual with experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? GSL Education are currently recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Poole, Dorset, starting in September 2025. This role involves working closely with a child requiring additional support due to SEMH needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop in a positive, nurturing environment. You’ll play a vital role in their progress, confidence, and ability to thrive in the classroom. A school tour is available for shortlisted candidates before progressing to the formal interview stage, which will be held over the coming weeks. 1:1 Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs throughout the school day Assist with classroom tasks, ensuring the pupil is engaged and supported in their learning Implement strategies to manage behaviour and support emotional regulation Liaise closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals where required Support the pupil in developing social skills and building positive relationships Maintain detailed records of progress, behaviour, and daily achievements Qualifications for One-to-one TA: Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs is essential Experience working with primary-aged children in a nursery, coaching role, or childcare setting or as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant is essential CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or Childcare is desirable but not mandatory. A degree in Education, Psychology or a similar field. Strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience A calm, adaptable and encouraging nature Ability to build trust and rapport with children and staff Have an updated CV and an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one Why choose GSL: Supportive consultants with experience in education recruitment Access to rewarding, long-term roles in your local area Ethical, honest, and people-focused service Competitive weekly pay and career development guidance If you are a passionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact through one-to-one support, we would love to hear from you! Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. For more information or to register your interest in the 1:1 Teaching Assistant role in Poole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. Refer a friend and receive £100 once the referral has worked 5 days through GSL Education. GSL Education. Location : Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Doncaster (DN5) Salary Scale: £95 to £120 per day Start Date: September (2025) Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs this September? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our schools in Doncaster are searching for empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistants to join our team immediately, offering a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the lives of students facing unique challenges. About Us: Our school in Doncaster has a lot of openings and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that caters to the individual needs of students with SEMH. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and supporting their emotional well-being. Our team is collaborative, passionate, and dedicated to providing exceptional care and education. The Role: As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who experience a range of social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your key responsibilities will include: * Personalised Support: Provide tailored support to students, helping them engage with the curriculum and develop coping mechanisms for managing emotional difficulties. Behaviour Management: Implement behaviour strategies to support students in maintaining positive behaviour in the classroom and other school settings. Emotional and Social Development: Foster a safe and nurturing environment, offering emotional support and guidance to help students build resilience and self-esteem. Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure the holistic development of each student. Team Teach: While prior training in Team Teach behaviour management strategies is preferred, it is not essential. We are happy to offer Team Teach training free of charge to successful candidates. Requirements: Previous experience as an SEMH Teaching Assistant or similar role, particularly working with students with SEMH. Strong empathy, patience, and a passion for helping students overcome social and emotional barriers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships. Flexibility and the capacity to work collaboratively within a supportive team. Experience with behaviour management techniques is desirable, though Team Teach training will be provided if necessary. Benefits: A competitive daily rate of £95-£120. Full-time position with an immediate start. Opportunities for professional development and specialised training in SEMH and behaviour management, including free Team Teach training. A supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions will be valued. The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with SEMH by offering personalised and impactful support. If you are a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to provide essential support and help students overcome emotional and social challenges, we would love to hear from you! Please note: This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check. For more information or to apply, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer at mitch.stringer@gsleducation.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! GSL Education. Location : Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job summary Akari Care is committed to upholding values that they have created and share. They are looking for a Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. The key focus is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience for all residents, where their individual needs are catered for. Main duties of the job As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas, the Kitchen / Catering Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. This includes creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each resident feels directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of care. The assistant will need to be mindful and conscious of individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, while making sure all residents feel they have a personalised service. About us Akari Care is an award-winning care home provider that aims to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalised care they deserve. They are committed to upholding their core values and ensuring any new colleague embraces and actively promotes these values across the organisation. Details Date posted 25 June 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.26 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1331902648 Job locations Akari Care Yarm TS15 9EH Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service. As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all of our residents individual needs are catered for. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. Whats in it for you: A competitive salary Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included What we require from you: Experience of working within similar environment Kitchen and food preparation experience required Basic Food Hygiene Certificate A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents AKSPO Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service. As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all of our residents individual needs are catered for. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. Whats in it for you: A competitive salary Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included What we require from you: Experience of working within similar environment Kitchen and food preparation experience required Basic Food Hygiene Certificate A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents AKSPO Person Specification Qualifications Essential The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar environment, kitchen and food preparation experience, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. They will also need to demonstrate a caring nature, flexibility, the ability to work well under pressure, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar environment, kitchen and food preparation experience, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. They will also need to demonstrate a caring nature, flexibility, the ability to work well under pressure, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Yarm TS15 9EH Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Yarm TS15 9EH Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Akari Care, TS15 9EH Yarm, United Kingdom

Job Title: Junior/Graduate Analyst Developer Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire Salary: £29,000 £37,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) About St Andrews Healthcare St Andrews Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental health services. We work in close partnership with the NHS and other organisations to deliver a wide range of inpatient and commu.... Location : Northampton, Northamptonshire

Affinity Water is offering a fantastic career opportunity to join our skilled frontline teams as an Apprentice Production Technician. Whether you're leaving school or college, looking to upskill in your career, or seeking a complete career change. Affinity Water will give you the help and support you need to succeed. As an apprentice you'll join a recognised training programme, carefully tailored to your development and delivered by leading experts. You'll be working in a real team alongside people with years of solid experience, who will give you day-to-day support and mentorship, helping you to learn the tools and techniques you need to build a rewarding career in the water industry. About our Production Technicians Our Production Technicians are responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of our water treatment sites, delivering small projects and capital work. Our Production Technicians are highly skilled with responsibility for safeguarding water quality, health and safety, security, and operations across our sites. Our Production Technicians take ownership of their own KPI compliance and site production availability and tidiness. The role supports the Production Lead and the wider Production Team to deliver company and directorate objectives and will be required to travel across various Affinity Water production sites, which may include some remote locations. About the Programme As an Apprentice Production Technician, you will work with Affinity Water and our approved training provider to meet the key responsibilities of your programme and the wider duties of your role. This is an exciting chance to kickstart your career and we will support you every step of the way through a range of activities and real-world opportunities. These include: Attending workshops, virtual learning sessions and coaching sessions as planned Completing a variety of learning activities, assignments and exams Taking part in additional 'off the job' learning activities to support your growth Receiving regular progress reviews with your manager and training provider Undertaking an end-point-assessment at the end of your apprenticeship to confirm your achievement Sharing feedback and helping to shape our future careers schemes Accessing additional eLearning and self-driven learning offerings for further growth Receiving mentorship from experienced industry teams Shadowing all aspects of our water production operations and getting involved as you progress Developing knowledge of our vital water production sites and processes Working across a variety of locations Developing first-class electrical and mechanical maintenance skills to support the maintenance of our sites, assets and standards. Training in additional skills to meet the complex needs of the role such as working in confined/narrow spaces with restrictive access and working at height. Working collaboratively with a variety of colleagues from across the Business, including other Production teams, Control Operations Centre, Water Quality, Asset Strategy, as well as external stakeholders and contracted partners. Working at both indoor and outdoor locations which involves working in a variety of weather conditions. Requirements Full UK Clean/Manual UK Driving Licence 5 GCSEs with a grade 4 (C) or above (Desirable) Ability to perform manual handling activities safely and competently Ability to perform tasks safely where there is a requirement to work at heights or within confined spaces Competent in use of Microsoft Office applications Keen interest in the environment and water industry An enjoyment of problem solving and critical thinking Good time management and ability to work under pressure Aspiration to develop electrical and mechanical maintenance skills Strong desire for career progression and passion for continual learning Pay and Benefits A starting salary of £20,827 with an additional flex allowance of £4,884 Salary reviews at key programme milestones with the potential to earn £40,137 plus flex allowance when fully trained and qualified and having successfully achieved all targets An additional standby allowance of £5,694 once all programme elements are completed and you are signed off to work as an independent Production Technician Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources. Entry into the company annual bonus scheme. Annual leave from 23 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%) We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme. Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role) Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive. PR1 Affinity Water. Location : England, United Kingdom

Principal Planning Enforcement Officer Job description Permanent Ref: P0755 Why come to Dacorum? Just a 25-minute train journey from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside of the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring. Dacorum is an active and green place which is a centre of business, enterprise and ambition. As such we receive exciting and challenging applications in our towns and rural areas including the Green Belt -experiences to really develop your planning career. We are an innovative and ambitious planning department, dealing with not only a high number of major planning applications but being at the forefront of planning system advances. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our growing wider Development Management service. What is the opportunity? Are you self-motivated, flexible and passionate about delivering excellent services and driving positive change? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, inclusion, and respect? We are looking for a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join Dacorum Borough Council. We deal with a wide range of planning and environmental issues and are a committed team that has a strong record of taking proactive enforcement. The team use their full range of skills in an effective and innovative way to secure improvements for residents across Dacorum Borough. You will possess strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills and will be adept at advising customers on how to achieve compliance and ensure that assessments of harm and expediency are conducted appropriately. The role will lead a small and dedicated team and involve taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary. This includes attending court proceedings, committee hearings and dealing with enforcement appeals. Being a confident decision maker and having the ability to engage with all key stakeholders, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, is key. This is a real opportunity for the right person to join a strong, efficient team whose focus is to deliver a high-quality service. This position attracts a market forces supplement of £5,000 per annum which is subject to review in Spring 2027. Further information The successful candidates must be driven, enthusiastic and reliable. Applicants must have a driving licence which is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle or frequent access to transport to access urban and rural locations. If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Tobias Fett at: . Interviews Dates: Between 28th July and 7th August 2025 Dacorum Borough Council. Location : Dacorum, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Social Care & Support Job Description: PRACTITIONER PSYCHOLOGIST Band 8A (Band 7-8a Preceptorship programme available) The Service & Team: We work with children, young people and their families who are known to the Local Authority. The children we support have experienced neglect, abuse, trauma, loss and many have had a number of adverse childhood experiences. We use a range of attachment and trauma/recovery approaches in assessment, formulation and to guide our interventions. Our aim is to improve outcomes (including stability, attachment security, trauma recovery and permanence) for children from vulnerable groups. We are trauma-informed and are curious to understand what has happened to children (and their families) from a psychological perspective. The social care teams we support, value psychology highly, welcome our input and we are being encouraged to expand. The Role: We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist to join our post-abuse team who work with children known to the Local Authority. You will be employed by Cornwall Council on Agenda for Change terms and conditions which will acknowledge any NHS continuous service and allow you to continue an NHS pension. We have close links with Psychologists in CPFT who support our clinical governance and CPD. The post is Band 8a, but we encourage applications from newly/early qualified psychologists to be appointed at Band 7 under a preceptorship to work towards requirements for Band 8a, subject to satisfactory completion of preceptorship process. Full details available on request. This new, full-time post will provide Psychology input to the Children Family Services' Family Help Teams. These are newly established multi-disciplinary family help services, which bring together early help and child in need provision. They aim to ensure families with multiple needs receive earlier, seamless support so that they can overcome challenges, stay together and thrive. The aim is to increase psychological awareness of the impact of adverse childhood experiences for parents and the systems who support them. As such the work is diverse, working through systems to increase psychological skills and knowledge using consultations, team supervisions and training. The post is part of a wider expansion; we have already appointed two new Clinical Psychologists to work in the Family Help Teams and this post will join these new workers and provide provision in the West of Cornwall. The posts offer exciting opportunities to join a highly experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team of Clinical Psychologists and Post Abuse Counsellors. Our team are happy in their work and are supported with relational-based, trauma-informed leadership. The team is part of Education & Community Health within the Together for Families Directorate of Cornwall Council with close links to Specialist CAMHS and the voluntary sector. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will need to have a post graduate qualification in Applied Psychology (e.g. Clinical, forensic, counselling) and be registered with the HCPC. You will be experienced in working with children and young people with social / emotional and mental health needs and have a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable groups. You will need a good understanding of attachment theory and complex developmental trauma and experience of working psychologically through consultation and training. You will be resilient and have well developed self-care skills as well as experience in supporting other professionals in working successfully with emotionally challenging and emotive subjects including trauma and abuse. We welcome enquiries and discussions about flexible working. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: · a competitive salary. · a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions · a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave. · A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme · Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information: Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The full role profile is attached . We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. For further information please contact Dr Bryony Field, Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist on Application Process Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here - . Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle. About Us: Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm. Cornwall Council. Location : Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom