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SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICE MANAGER A little about us Connect-Ed has over 35 years' experience of providing professional mental health services on-site in schools. Currently we work in over 70 primary, secondary and special schools across Greater London offering a range of creative and talking therapies. Our overriding motivation is to make a positive difference to children's lives and we deliver a unique service which is tailored to each child's individual needs. What we are looking for We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional, Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), Social Worker or Teacher to join us and lead a team of counsellors/ psychotherapists based on-site in schools across London. We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic leader with a strong management background to support staff to deliver outstanding early intervention mental health programmes for children and young people. This is a five day per week (35 hours) role, but part-time working will be considered, including the potential for a job share arrangement for the right candidate(s). Your qualifications and skills A qualification in counselling, therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, social work or teaching. Full membership/ accreditation with an appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP/UKCP/BAPT/HCPC), where applicable to your qualifications. Experience of team/performance management and the ability to inspire staff to work to the highest professional standards. At least five year's post qualifying experience of working as a mental health professional/SLT/Social Worker/Teacher. Experience of delivering mental health services in schools, including across both primary and secondary settings. A good understanding of child development, childhood mental health disorders and special educational needs. Strong knowledge of safeguarding guidance/legislation and experience of practically applying this knowledge when dealing with safeguarding concerns. What you get in return You will receive an excellent package including: 11% employer pension contribution. Hybrid working options. CPD opportunities. Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Scheme. The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference! Salary £41,000 - £43,000 based on working term-time only (pro rata for part-time options) Hours Five days per week (35 hours), with part-time options considered including working four or three days per week. Location This role can be based either at our Head Office in North Kensington (private parking available!), or our Family Centre in Tower Hamlets, with frequent travel to schools across Greater London. Hybrid working options are available. How to apply A full job description can be found here: School Counselling Service Manager - Connect-Ed Please email your CV and cover letter to: Your cover letter should be concise (max. two sides of A4) and clearly set out why your skills and experience make you suitable for this role and what motivated you to apply. If you are looking to work part-time, please state the number of days per week you wish to work. CLOSING DATE: Monday 22nd June 2026, 9am INTEVIEW DATE: TBC Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications feedback will not be provided for candidates who are not shortlisted. Further information Connect-Ed is the deliver arm for the mental health services provided by the Catholic Children's Society (CCS). CCS is an inclusive employer and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we service. There is no requirement for our staff to be Catholic and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. CCS is committed to safe recruitment and the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Charity No. 210920 For more information about our Connect-Ed mental health services please visit

Up to £66,239 + car + excellent benefits Please note: This role will cover schools across the South region. Families all over the country trust us to give their child the best - the best education, the best care and the chance to build the best possible future. It's a challenge that we're proud to take on and determined to fulfil. To succeed, we need to ensure that our schools continue to meet the high standards they're renowned for. That's why we're looking for an experienced and inspiring professional to be part of our School Development Team. As part of a skilled and dedicated team, you'll make every Witherslack School the best that it can be. It's a task that comes with some exciting development opportunities. The role Our schools offer state-of-the-art learning resources, specialist facilities and qualified, experienced staff. With your help, they'll perform at their best in every single area. Using your expert knowledge and passion for curriculum development and innovation you will be boosting you peoples' attainment, you'll visit our schools and identify priorities for improvement. it's a great opportunity to work closely with our senior leadership teams, supporting them to develop their schools and curriculums so that our students receive the very best education possible. Where change is required, you will be part of a team that supports development plans and drive the process of development whilst maintaining the Witherslack Group's vision and values. As our organisation continues to grow and expand, we're determined to ensure that every young person's future is in the very best hands. Your profile Like us, there's nothing you want more than to see young people thrive and you make this passion count through your professional expertise. A qualified teacher with a degree (or equivalent) and experience at senior leadership level, you blend an approachable and consultative nature with an academic viewpoint. Your expert perspective helps you spot exactly where improvements need to be made 0 and with your drive and energy, you inspire others to follow processes that lead to development. You will be organised and good with people, you will be able to work as an integral part of the leadership teams and a champion of best practice. As you'll be visiting schools nationwide, you'll need a full UK driving license and the willingness to travel. About us Witherslack Group is a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions, Asperger's syndrome, speech, language and communication needs), complex learning needs and challenging behaviours. Each school has its own specialist therapeutic team, including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. 100% of our young people go on to further education, training or employment. Our growth plans mean that not only can we improve outcomes for more young people, but there will be even more incredible opportunities for our teams to develop too. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of education and care must go above and beyond. That's what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational schools and homes and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we're enhancing life opportunities. Reward Our salary and benefits package is among the best in our sector. It includes a competitive salary, Teacher pension if applicable or a contributory pension up to 5%, comprehensive induction and ongoing training, 40 days holiday (including bank holidays (to be taken during school holidays only). We also offer extensive group staff benefits, such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance, Cycle to Work, Enhanced sick pay. Witherslack conducts DBS Enhanced checks and cover the cost of all new employees. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Robert James, Head of School Development . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all selections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Clinical Director Location: Home based with travel throughout the UK Salary : Up to £90,000 (dependent on experience) - plus £4000 car allowance - plus, performance related bonus Reports to: Operations Director (Options) Accountable to: Operations Director (Options) About the Role: We are looking for an experienced clinical leader to join our growing Clinical team, and provide leadership, direction, and management of our Clinical provision throughout Outcomes First Group, to enable the delivery of excellent outcomes across our schools and adult services. This role will directly contribute to the delivery of our clinical outcomes, ensuring that our wellbeing and therapeutic services are delivered to the highest possible standard, in line with appropriate governing bodies & quality assurance processes. The role will also support the continued development and embedding of Outcomes First Group Trauma Informed Practice Strategy. It is our mission to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in the world. Leadership and Administration: To be a highly driven and motivating leader, overseeing operational delivery of clinical services, and shared goals of integration and outcomes with colleagues from across education and central services. To act as the lead operational manager for our clinical provision within brand and provide robust governance of clinical services. Create, implement, and review departmental goals, policies, and procedures. Manage the budget, allocation of resources, and ensure financial sustainability. Ensure delivery of key performance and outcome metrics including EHCP goals. Proactively collaborate with other department heads and senior management to align our Clinical services with Outcomes First Group's overall mission and objectives. Maintain knowledge on industry trends, research, and best practices to drive continuous improvement. Team Management: Strategically plan, oversee, and enable the recruitment, training, and supervision of clinical staff. Provide continued professional development opportunities for team members. Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to achieve positive outcomes. Ensure and oversee performance planning across tiers of management. Foster and champion, an outcome-focussed, collaborative, and supportive work environment. Clinical Oversight: Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical (diagnostic, where relevant), assessment and intervention services to our service users. Be responsible and accountable for overseeing the delivery of clinical objectives in line with EHCP and other identified needs. This includes ensuring the appropriate staff are resourced and working on agreed objectives at sites and with service users within the scope of their professional competence. Ensure processes to review efficacy and performance are completed, including pyramid planning sessions. Keep updated on latest research and treatment methodologies to guide clinical decision making. Ensure tiers of management are operationally effective, with the appropriate amounts of responsibility and action at each level. Address complex or challenging cases and provide support and expertise to team members. Assess and support the management of risk within services. Essential: Masters Level or Doctoral degree in a relevant clinical discipline. HCPC (or alternative professional body) registered with extensive experience of special educational needs and/or schools-based and/or paediatric/CAMHS service delivery. Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, SaLT or Psychotherapist. Minimum of 7 years demonstrable multi-site and/or large organisation leadership and management experience overseeing multidisciplinary professions in a regulated environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced in Trauma Informed Practice and/or Neurodivergence. Experienced in systemic ways of working to support the helpers. Regulatory understanding: Experience of working in a regulated environment and delivering high quality clinical services. Governance focussed: Experience of ensuring clinical staff work effectively and within national standards. Experienced leader with proven track record of managing a sizable team and delivering clinical services to a broad client base. Experience of creation and management of budgets. Track record of maintaining strong relationships at all levels. Used to working with ROI measurement & outcomes analysis. Structured people leader. Proven track record of continuously improving performance and standards across multiple teams. History of successful delivery of efficiency and standards improvements. Track record of delivering high standards of customer service. Experience working with local authorities, health services and schools. Confident presenter and influencer of others. Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car About the Group Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running, and in 2025 Outcomes First Group has been officially recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training. For more information on the group please visit: For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical To provide a specialist psychology service input for all young people and the Branas Isaf integrated team.To provide specialist psychology input supporting and promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being.To contribute to psychological assessment of individuals and groups, for example through direct observation, psychometric testing, semi-structured interviews and writing appropriate reports.To be actively involved in the weekly Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) consult team meetings and contribute to monitoring fidelity to the treatment model.To assist qualified psychologists/psychotherapists to carry out prescribed interventions with individuals or in groups (including facilitation of the DBT skills group).Undertaking supportive work with carers, family members, staff and other professionals.To contribute to the management of risk, under supervision.To ensure appropriate confidentiality.To engage flexibly with clients and other members of the integrated team at Branas Isaf, families and multi-agency team to promote constructive working relationships.To liaise with Registered Managers, education staff and other members of the multi-agency team, including external professionals.To produce assessments and other reports as required, under supervision.To represent the clinical team within external and in-house meetings (where appropriate).To undertake any other duties commensurate to your grade and ability. Teaching, training and supervision To prepare and participate in supervision on a weekly basis with a qualified practitioner psychologist.To undertake all work under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist.To take responsibility for ongoing learning and development, including full participation in clinical and line management supervision and appraisals, in order to maximise own potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.To contribute to the development and delivery of teaching, training and support of other staff at Branas Isaf.To participate in external and internal training as deemed appropriate, including relevant Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) training events.To engage flexibly with clients and other members of the integrated team at Branas Isaf, families and multi-agency team to promote constructive working relationships.To attend regular team meetings and CPD days. Research and service evaluation To assist in the design and implementation of research, service evaluation or audit activities.To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical packages.To undertake database searches for literature and research papers to inform evidence-based practice for the clinical team. General To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holder's manager.To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Board policies and procedures.To adhere to Branas Isaf codes of conduct and policies, as well as legislation relevant to the organisation and job role.Competence in the use of internet systems and information technology is essential.All employees of Branas Isaf and Care Tech are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their employment including clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998.To maintain other records as required within the Clinical Team Framework (3.2 Branas Isaf Policies and Procedures).To provide written feedback and information to members of the integrated team ensuring that confidentiality for and with service users is maintained (individual and organisational).Ensure that Branas Isaf and Care Tech's policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his / her own actions and those of any staff for whom he / she has responsibility.Co-operate fully with the implementation of Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents / incidents / equipment defects to his / her manager and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients / clients, members of the public and staff.Represent Branas Isaf and Care Tech's commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients / clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he / she comes in to contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. Adhere at all times to all Branas Isaf and Care Tech policies / codes of conduct, including for example: Smoke Free policy.I.T. Security Policy and Code of Conduct.Standards of attendance, appearance and behaviours.Safeguarding. Understand that this post may evolve over time and that this Job Description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time.It is a standard condition that all Branas Isaf and Care Tech staff may be required to serve at any location within the assigned region, as the needs of the service demand.