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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield WF1 4AD Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08.30am - 16.30pm (Part time hours may be considered) Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About Outcomes First Group At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures. At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training. As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams. Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people. To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: _ The role: We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Meadowcroft school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield WF1 4AD – Meadowcroft School forms part of Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5- 19 _ _ For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Recognised Occupational Therapy degree, • Valid and up to date HCPC Registration, • Registered member of RCOT, • Minimum 2 years’ experience, • Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable, • Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills, • Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence, • Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred, • Ability to work independently, flexible and confident, • Clear and concise report writing skills, • Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car, • Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential) Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £3000 Welcome Bonus (T&C's apply), • Generous annual leave entitlement, • 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, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • 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, • £2000 CPD Training Allowance At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 311873 #occupationaltherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

Infrastructure Project Manager\n\n£52,466 per annum – Grade 9\n\nLeeds / Hybrid Full time - 37 hours per week\n\nClosing date: Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:55pm\n\nPlease note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. We currently have a vacancy for an Infrastructure Project Manager to join our Bus Franchising team.\n\nIn March 2024, the decision was made to bring buses back under local control in the biggest shake-up of our region’s transport network in decades. As an Infrastructure Project Manager working initially within the Bus Franchising team, you will lead the delivery of major bus depot infrastructure schemes, contributing to the delivery of the Mayor’s pledge to introduce greener buses as part of our new integrated West Yorkshire transport network, the Weaver Network.\n\nPlease note that while this is a permanent role initially based in Bus Franchising, due to the nature of the programme it can be flexibly deployed into other areas of the Transport Executive – any flexible deployment would be discussed with the postholder.\n\nThis role offers the opportunity to manage complex, high-profile projects, working at the forefront of strategic initiatives that drive economic growth and improve connectivity. You’ll collaborate with local authorities, government agencies, and delivery partners to ensure projects align with regional and national objectives, while championing innovation and best practice in delivery.\n\nOur Offer\n\n· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.\n\n· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.\n\n· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).\n\n· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.\n\n· Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.\n\n· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.\n\n· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.\n\n· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.\n\n· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.\n\nThe Role\n\nRepopting into the Senior Programme/Project Manager your key responsibilities will include:\n\n· Manage the delivery of specific transport infrastructure projects building mutual respect and trust with all stakeholders, including internal and external colleagues, delivery partners, landowners and political Members.\n\n· Manage the development of business cases, undertaking specific technical work and managing work within agreed tolerances.\n\n· Budgetary planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial control. Also updating project documentation such as finance tables, trackers, risk registers.\n\nPlease review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:\n\n· Relevant Professional Qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, RICS, ICE, IHT, APM, CIOB) or equivalent practical experience of project management.\n\n· Experience of prioritising, planning and organising workloads to manage expectations and deadlines.\n\n· Experience of working in partnership with stakeholders including political members, suppliers, public and private organisations and residents.\n\n· Proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise and persuasive style.\n\n· Track record in procurement and contract management of delivery partners to complete design and construction activities.\n\nTo Apply\n\nIf this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form on our website and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements\n\nwithin the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.\n\nFurther Information\n\nThe Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.\n\nUnder the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis

Advanced Practitioner – Looked After Children\n\n📍 UK | 💰 £37 per hour | ⏱️ Contract Opportunity\n\nReady to take the next step in your social work career?\n\nWe’re recruiting an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a Looked After Children (LAC) Team, offering a great opportunity to combine hands-on casework with leadership and mentoring responsibilities.\n\n💡 Why this role stands out\n\n 💰 £37 per hour – competitive rate for senior-level role\n\n 📄 Ongoing contract with strong extension potential\n\n 🚀 Immediate / quick start available\n\n 🤝 Supportive management within an established service\n\n 📈 Opportunity to step into leadership without leaving practice\n\n🧩 The Role\n\nAs an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in supporting children in care, ensuring they receive consistent, high-quality support and positive outcomes.\n\nYou’ll also act as a practice lead within the team, offering guidance to less experienced social workers while managing a complex caseload.\n\n🔍 Key Responsibilities\n\n Manage a caseload of Looked After Children\n\n Lead on complex cases and care planning\n\n Support permanency planning, including long-term placements and adoption pathways\n\n Provide mentoring and guidance to junior staff\n\n Contribute to quality assurance and best practice development\n\n Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners\n\n Attend and lead reviews, strategy meetings, and case conferences\n\n Ensure accurate and timely case recording\n\n✅ What we’re looking for\n\n Qualified Social Worker\n\n Significant experience within Looked After Children / Children in Care teams\n\n Strong knowledge of safeguarding and care planning legislation\n\n Experience supporting or mentoring other Social Workers\n\n Ability to manage complex cases with confidence\n\n Excellent communication and leadership skills\n\n🎯 Why candidates apply to roles like this\n\nThis is ideal for Social Workers who:\n\n Want to progress into a senior role without going fully management\n\n Enjoy supporting and developing others\n\n Are confident working with complex LAC cases\n\n * Want a well-paid contract with real impact\n\n📩 Interested?\n\nApply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being arranged quickly and strong candidates won’t stay on the market for long

Job Overview\nWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Practitioner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to children in a care home setting, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. You will play a vital role in developing and implementing care plans, supervising junior staff and ensuring the well being of the children in care\n\nDuties\n\n· To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.\n\n· To give guidance and support to all residential workers.\n\n· To be responsible for the supervision of designated members of staff.\n\n· To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.\n\n· Ensuring that each staff member is aware of each child’s care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation\n\n· Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for children\n\n· Undertaking one-one work with children\n\n· To act as an appropriate role model\n\n· Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place\n\n· Chair children’s meetings and facilitate consultation with children generally\n\n· Act as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews\n\n· To be aware of and respond to the children’s medical needs, including detail and optical and to ensure they are met appropriately.\n\n· To be interested, responsive and understanding to the children’s behaviours and feelings and work on the basis that the behaviour is a way children communicate their feelings which more than likely will often stem from their previous traumatic experiences.\n\nTo be inquisitive and reflective around behaviours and where this comes from and be sensitive and supportive to the children in helping them to manage these.\n\nSkills\n\n Proven experience in senior care or within a care home setting is essential.\n\n Strong supervisory experience with the ability to lead a team effectively.\n\n Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with residents and families compassionately.\n\n Proficient IT skills for maintaining records and documentation accurately.\n\n A valid driving licence is preferred for transportation purposes when necessary.\n\n Ability to develop comprehensive care plans that cater to individual resident needs.\n\n * Leadership qualities that inspire confidence in both staff and residents alike. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a nurturing environment

Programme Manager\n\n£52,466 per annum – Grade 9\n\nLeeds / Hybrid Full time / Permanent - 37 hours per week\n\nClosing date – 31 May at 23:55\n\nPlease note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.\n\nJoin our ambitious and fast‑growing Regeneration Team as a Programme Manager and play a key role in shaping sustainable, inclusive growth across West Yorkshire. As part of the Combined Authority’s Policing, Environment and Place Directorate, you will help drive forward a diverse portfolio of housing, economic infrastructure and development programmes. Working closely with Local Authority partners and a wide range of stakeholders, as Programme Manager you will support the efficient delivery of major infrastructure schemes aligned with the Climate Emergency Plan, the West Yorkshire Plan and the West Yorkshire Local Growth Plan. This role will offer you the chance to contribute to high‑impact projects from day one, with an initial focus on flood mitigation schemes funded through our delegated infrastructure budget. As Programme Manager, you will also have the opportunity to influence and manage activity across a varied and exciting programme, including major housing initiatives, employment sites within Enterprise and Investment Zones, and cultural and other high‑profile developments backed by a significant devolved budget over the next four years.\n\nOur Offer\n\n· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.\n\n· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.\n\n· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).\n\n· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.\n\n· Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.\n\n· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.\n\n· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.\n\n· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.\n\n· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.\n\nThe Role\n\nReporting into the Implementation Lead, your key responsibilities will include:\n\n· Leading the Project Management, planning and delivery of medium/high profile mainly place-based and regeneration infrastructure and development projects delivered through line management of other project team members including Project Managers and Project Officers.\n\n· Responsibility for the procurement, appointment and management of technical and commercial consultants, suppliers and contractors, together with the provision of technical input and support to projects as ‘intelligence client’.\n\n· Using your knowledge and expertise of key contractual and technical requirements to manage issues arising from matters such as construction, land acquisition and funding agreements with partners and developers and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual matters in respect of Construction Design and Management Regulations and NEC4.\n\nPlease review the Role Profile on our website for more information about the responsibilities.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou will have the following key skills, attributes, education, and experience:\n\n· Hold a degree in a relevant field, or relevant demonstrable practical experience and a relevant Professional Qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, RICS, ICE, IHT, APM, CIOB, etc.)\n\n· Experience of partnership working with the public, third sector and commercial sectors, managing programmes of activity and setting and managing performance targets.\n\n· Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role in regeneration, planning or development environments.\n\n· Strong communication skills with the proven ability to influence, negotiate and challenge including experience of reviewing and supporting business case development to ensure compliance with HM Treasury ‘Green Book’ and preparing reports to a range of audiences.\n\n· Demonstrable experience of successfully managing budgets in line with programme requirements and dependencies, monitoring against targets and identifying risks to delivery and applying contingency measures where needed.\n\nTo Apply\n\nIf this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how\n\nyour skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.\n\nFurther Information\n\nThe Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.\n\nUnder the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met

Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services\n\n📍 UK | 💰 £37 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract\n\nReady to step into a senior frontline role where you can lead on complex cases and influence practice?\n\nWe’re recruiting experienced Advanced Practitioners to join a busy but supportive Children’s Services team, working across the full safeguarding journey — from assessment through to permanence.\n\n💡 Why this role stands out\n\n 💰 £37 per hour – strong rate for advanced-level role\n\n 📄 Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential\n\n 🚀 Immediate / quick start available\n\n 🤝 Supportive team with a strong learning culture\n\n 📈 Opportunity to lead practice without line management responsibility\n\n🧩 The Role\n\nAs an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll manage a complex and varied caseload covering the full spectrum of statutory work:\n\n Child & Family Assessments\n\n Child in Need (CIN)\n\n Child Protection (CP)\n\n Care Proceedings through to permanence\n\nYou’ll act as a lead worker on more complex cases, supporting best practice across the team while continuing to deliver high-quality direct work.\n\n🔍 Key Responsibilities\n\n Manage a caseload across assessment, safeguarding, and court work\n\n Lead on complex cases, working alongside other Social Workers\n\n Undertake high-quality assessments and care planning\n\n Practice using a restorative, relationship-based approach\n\n Engage directly with children using child-centred practice\n\n Promote family-led decision making to reduce risk and improve outcomes\n\n Produce clear, analytical, and high-standard written work\n\n Work collaboratively within a busy, supportive team environment\n\n Contribute to team learning and development culture\n\n✅ What we’re looking for\n\n Qualified Social Worker\n\n Significant experience within Children’s Safeguarding teams\n\n Strong background across CIN, CP, and court work\n\n Confident managing complex cases as lead practitioner\n\n Excellent analytical and assessment skills\n\n High standard of report writing and case recording\n\n Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment\n\n Strong relationship-building skills with children and families\n\n🎯 Why candidates apply to roles like this\n\nThis is ideal for Social Workers who:\n\n Want to step up into advanced practice without moving into management\n\n Enjoy complex, meaningful casework\n\n Are passionate about relationship-based and restorative practice\n\n Want a well-paid contract with real influence on outcomes\n\n📩 Interested?\n\nApply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being scheduled quickly and strong candidates won’t stay available for long

Following a significant redesign, and a new model of care which will support all children and young people to thrive, Jersey CAMHS we are looking to recruit an additional consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will join the three existing consultants. This is an exciting time to join CAMHS with the launch of the service redesign and significant investment into the service. There is opportunity for private practice and a chance to make a real difference to patient outcomes. The Government of Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (to include children) and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this position will work with vulnerable people, the selection process will involve safeguarding measures and include an enhanced DBS check. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Catherine Keep (Consultant and Clinical Lead) on 01534 445030 or email c.keep@health.gov.je or Dr Darren Bowring (Associate Director for Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing) on 01534 445030 or email d.bowring@health.gov.je or Richard Dyer (Head of Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing, CAMHS) on 01534 445048 or email r.dyer@health.gov.je. For a full job description please click here: _ And as with many aspects of Island life, our Healthcare system is familiar enough for comfort but offers variances that mean our Consultants and patients have a different experience. A small Island community, we have one main hospital that acts as a hub with a small number of offsite facilities and the geography of our Island means there is a shorter commute for you. Find out more about relocating to Jersey _ Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website here _ From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. GMC Registration Applicants must have full current GMC registration, with a licence to practice and have attained specialist registration. The post holders will be expected to take on the full range of duties including the routine and emergency diagnosis and management of children and young people with significant mental health problems (up to the age of 18), the support of other team members and providing consultation and advice to other agencies. Successful applicants will be encouraged to develop a special interest and could take a clinical lead in one of the following areas: • Eating Disorders, • Assessment & Crisis Intervention, • Neurodevelopmental Disorders, • Transition The service has expanded and continues to develop its service delivery to meet the needs of the community. As a senior clinician you will have opportunity to shape the service and influence child mental health more widely on the island. The CAMHS clinics are based at Liberte House, St Helier which is in main central parish. The post-holder may also be required to see Children and Young People who have been admitted to Jersey General Hospital or Orchard Ward (mental health in-patient facility). In-patient Provision There is no designated inpatient provision on island but the team provide flexible intensive packages of care for children and young people with severe or complex mental health difficulties. The packages of care can be provided both for assessment and treatment working jointly with other services including Paediatrics, Adult Mental Health and Children’s Services (Social Care). Both the paediatric ward (Robin Ward) and acute adult mental health ward (Orchard Ward) are used for young people who require admission to hospital. Robin Ward will admit young people up to their 17th birthday. The postholder will be clinically responsible for young people admitted to Robin Ward and Orchard Ward under their care and will be expected to undertake reviews of these patients. All those under 16, and most under 18 admitted to Orchard Ward are cared for separately to the other in-patients if possible or are under continuous observation for safeguarding reasons. When necessary young people can be transferred to the UK for inpatient treatment. Person specification Essential Criteria Recognised Primary Medical Degree Full GMC Registration & License to Practice Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of this at the time of interview) or equivalent (which must be confirmed by GMC) Higher speciality training or equivalent experience Eligibility for Section 12 approval (Mental Health Law Approval) Desirable MRCPsych or equivalent Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications Section 12 approval or equivalent Dual accreditation e.g. Forensic, Learning Disability Responsibilities and Expectations of the Postholders The post holder will be expected to: • Work with children and young people with acute mental health presentations including self-harm, suicidal ideation, low mood and psychotic symptoms and providing support to other members of the team in managing this group during periods of crisis., • Diagnose and manage common psychiatric disorders using both psychological and pharmacological therapies., • Work with young people with mental health problems who have a history of alcohol and substance misuse., • Provide consultation and liaison to other medical specialities, Education, Social Services and other agencies., • Develop and deliver training programmes for a variety of disciplines aimed at improving the level of expertise and the standard of care within the mental health services., • Participate and contribute to the psychiatry teaching programme., • Provide supervision for mental health and other professionals, and receive clinical supervision, • Liaise and work effectively with others who provide services to children and young people as appropriate., • Comply with Health and Care Jersey agreed policies and procedures., • Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of the services and to share with consultant colleagues the medical contribution to the management of the service., • Participate in clinical governance activities and Quality Improvement including audit There is no requirement for Section 12(2) status and/or Approved Clinician status and/or DOL assessment. However the postholder will be required to attend training to become an Approved Practitioner under the Mental Health (Jersey) Law 2016. Population and CAMHS Caseload • The population of Jersey at the end of 2024 was estimated to be 104,540 with approximately 22,910 under the age of 19., • The current number of cases open to CAMHS is 1885 end of 2025., • The total number of new referrals received in 2025 was 906, • The current postholder’s (locum) caseload is approximately 90. Most of the cases on the caseload will have an allocated care co-ordinator but there may be some exceptions to this. Most new assessments are undertaken by other members of the MDT, but some will require initial medical assessment. There are no fixed requirements for new assessments and follow up appointments. On average there maybe 1-2 new assessments per week and 15-20 follow up appointments, depending on the complexity of the cases and other commitments., • The postholder will be required to participate in the daytime (9am – 5pm) medical on call rota for 1-2 days per week. The initial duty response (including hospital liaison assessments) is made by the duty worker who will contact the doctor on call if required. With an expansion of our crisis services to cover the out of hours period there may be a requirement to provide medical cover for this in the future. Annual leave, Study leave and Job Plan • Consultants are entitled to 30 days of annual leave increasing to 32 days after 7 years’ service (at Consultant level) plus bank holidays., • Study leave for the purpose of professional development should be applied for through the Clinical Lead and is approved by the Director of Medical Education. There is a generous study leave budget and there is an entitlement of 30 days every 3 years., • All consultants have a 10 PA contract for public work, which is non-negotiable. The final job plan will vary according to the successful appointees and be agreed by the Clinical Lead and Chief of Service and ratified by the Group Medical Director. The post holder’s job plan will be reviewed annually and will be appraised according to the current guidance., • All timetables will adhere to current Royal College Guidelines, namely:- 7.5 clinical programmed activities (PAs) 1.5 - 2.5 supporting professional activities (SPAs) consisting of: • 1 SPA for clinical learning and preparation for appraisal (including audit, weekly teaching sessions, case presentations, mortality reviews etc), • 1 SPA for managerial activities, service development and quality improvement (subject to agreement), • 0.5 SPA for other SPA activities tba Some SPAs will be annualised rather than represented in the weekly timetable.

Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services 📍 UK | 💰 £37 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract Ready to step into a senior frontline role where you can lead on complex cases and influence practice? We’re recruiting experienced Advanced Practitioners to join a busy but supportive Children’s Services team, working across the full safeguarding journey — from assessment through to permanence. 💡 Why this role stands out 💰 £37 per hour – strong rate for advanced-level role 📄 Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential 🚀 Immediate / quick start available 🤝 Supportive team with a strong learning culture 📈 Opportunity to lead practice without line management responsibility 🧩 The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll manage a complex and varied caseload covering the full spectrum of statutory work: Child & Family Assessments Child in Need (CIN) Child Protection (CP) Care Proceedings through to permanence You’ll act as a lead worker on more complex cases, supporting best practice across the team while continuing to deliver high-quality direct work. 🔍 Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload across assessment, safeguarding, and court work Lead on complex cases, working alongside other Social Workers Un...

Are you looking for mental health jobs in Leeds, York or with one of our regional services operating across the country? We have a range of NHS Job opportunities, placements and specialities in our clinical, research, and professional support teams across Leeds and York. At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we strive to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. We can only achieve this by putting our staff and the people using our services at the centre of everything we do. This starts with the people we employ. We recruit based on values and qualifications (where required) and believe lived experience is an advantage. We look for potential, not perfection, and this means that together, we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, we seek out people who care, act with integrity and have the right skills. We want to add to our incredible colleagues, students and volunteers who share these principles, with people like you, who find empathy comes easily and who treat everyone with respect without thinking. Search our latest jobs to start your journey with us. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Clinical Psychologist with a passion for working with people with a learning disability to join our West and South Community Learning Disability Team. This is a large multi-disciplinary team committed to improving the health, well-being and lives of adults with a learning disability, and actively involving and advocating for people in their journey through services. This role would suit a newly qualifying Clinical Psychologist who seeks to develop skills in collaborative multi-disciplinary working, working with complex systems, delivering adapted therapeutic interventions for adults with complex psychological problems, and contributing psychological and trauma-informed thinking into clinical pathways. An interest in developing skills and experience in trauma-informed positive behaviour support, psychological consultation and collaborative formulation would be beneficial. As a Clinical Psychologist in the team, the postholder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of psychological and trauma informed assessment, formulation and intervention, including multi-factored assessment, direct therapy, consultation, and training. The postholder will work collaboratively with CLDT colleagues delivering a range of clinical pathways, including positive behaviour support, dementia, offending, risk and vulnerability. The post holder will primarily be based in the West and South CLDT, but will be required to provide specific work into others parts of the Learning Disability Service depending on clinical demands, which would include undertaking psychological/ neuropsychological assessment of learning disability and working with colleagues in the Intensive Support Team, which works more intensely to reduce the risk of placement breakdown or hospital admission. The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. A key aspect of the role will be supporting others to understand an individual’s presentation by drawing on knowledge of theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors, and robust clinical assessment of historical and developmental processes. The post-holder will undertake a range of clinical, psychological, neuropsychological and psychometric assessments to develop multifactorial clinical formulations that inform the delivery of evidence based and effective interventions. The postholder will attend weekly clinical team meetings and make autonomous clinical decisions about the assessment, treatment and discharge of service users whose problems are managed by psychologically based care plans. The postholder will be supported to develop supervisory skills and undertake supervision of assistant psychologists within the team. We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued. All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. We are committed to supporting the development and learning of our Clinical Psychologists and this role will afford a range of opportunities for enhancing professional knowledge and skills, working collaboratively with a supportive and psychologically informed team, and with the supervision and support of experienced Clinical Psychologists in this area of practice. We are aiming to create a positive and proactive learning environment for learning disability psychologists with the recruitment of assistant psychologists and the regular provision of trainee placements, thereby encouraging the development of supervisory skills. The post also offers exciting opportunities for supporting service development and quality initiatives as the psychology team is undergoing some changes under the direction of the new Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who has significant experience leading psychological services for people with a learning disability and a passion for innovative and creative ways of working. This will be an exciting opportunity to help shape the design and delivery of psychology services for adults with a learning disability in Leeds. As this is a community post, the post holder must hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. Please reference this in your application To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply. • Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent prior to 1996) and HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist., • Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and interventions used to treat the population of service users with a learning disability., • Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS., • Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration., • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups., • Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue., • Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help., • Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding. Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position based on a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, flexible working arrangement requests will be taken into consideration and may be accommodated where the needs of the service allow. Fixed Term Contracts for existing NHS Employees – temporary contracts for employees of LYPFT, or colleagues joining from another NHS Trust, will be offered on a secondment basis wherever possible. In the event this is not possible, an FTC would be issued and this would require a break in service of two weeks. The purpose of a temporary is role could be for maternity cover, temporary funding or some other reason. At the end of which the need for the temporary work will cease. Temporary roles can stop, be extended and/or made permanent at any point during the period of work. Should the role become permanent then the post-holder will be informed of the process to be followed to convert the position to a permanent one. All new employees are required to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response. LYPFT is committed to upholding its’ statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to job description for further information. LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria. We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible. In submitting an application form, you authorize Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed to the post. In applying for a role please ensure that you only declare qualifications that are relevant to the role itself. We reserve the right to check all declared qualifications on an application form, whether they are directly relevant to the role or not. Please note: The Trust does not offer reimbursement of interview expenses. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services UK | £37 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract Ready to step into a senior frontline role where you can lead on complex cases and influence practice? We’re recruiting experienced Advanced Practitioners to join a busy but supportive Children’s Services team, working across the full safeguarding journey — from assessment through to permanence. Why this role stands out £37 per hour – strong rate for advanced-level role Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential Immediate / quick start available Supportive team with a strong learning culture Opportunity to lead practice without line management responsibility The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll manage a complex and varied caseload covering the full spectrum of statutory work: • Child & Family Assessments, • Child in Need (CIN), • Child Protection (CP), • Care Proceedings through to permanence You’ll act as a lead worker on more complex cases, supporting best practice across the team while continuing to deliver high-quality direct work. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload across assessment, safeguarding, and court work, • Lead on complex cases, working alongside other Social Workers, • Undertake high-quality assessments and care planning, • Practice using a restorative, relationship-based approach, • Engage directly with children using child-centred practice, • Promote family-led decision making to reduce risk and improve outcomes, • Produce clear, analytical, and high-standard written work, • Work collaboratively within a busy, supportive team environment, • Contribute to team learning and development culture ✅ What we’re looking for • Qualified Social Worker, • Significant experience within Children’s Safeguarding teams, • Strong background across CIN, CP, and court work, • Confident managing complex cases as lead practitioner, • Excellent analytical and assessment skills, • High standard of report writing and case recording, • Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment, • Strong relationship-building skills with children and families Why candidates apply to roles like this This is ideal for Social Workers who: • Want to step up into advanced practice without moving into management, • Enjoy complex, meaningful casework, • Are passionate about relationship-based and restorative practice, • Want a well-paid contract with real influence on outcomes Interested? Apply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being scheduled quickly and strong candidates won’t stay available for long

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