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  • Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST
    Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST
    1 day ago
    £70396–£80837 yearly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Salary: £70,396 to £80,837 There's something special about joining a service right at the beginning - you'll have scope to innovate, influence and shape our newly established Croydon Intensive Support Team (IST). Our service supports autistic adults and adults with intellectual disabilities who may be experiencing significant distress, behaviours of concern, or an increased risk of hospital admission. In this role, you'll lead a skilled multidisciplinary team including an assistant psychologist, behaviour specialist, specialist speech and language therapist, Transforming Care nurse, Autism peer support worker, and an advanced practitioner. Together, you'll help people stay safe, connected to their communities, and supported in ways that reduce the need for crisis-driven or restrictive interventions. Above all, you'll ensure every person receives compassionate, personalised care shaped by what matters most to them. This is also an exciting time to join a service helping shape the future of autism health provision. The Croydon Adult Autism IST is working with NHS England to contribute to an updated national service specification for autism health service models, and our service will feature in the new guidance, showcasing neurodivergent-affirming practice. In 2026, we will also be conducting and publishing research into the impact of the service model, strengthening the evidence base for adult autism health provision. We're looking for someone who cares as much as we do, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience. Main duties of the job Clinical • Lead the delivery of specialist psychological care that empowers people to overcome challenge., • Work closely with individuals and their families to co-create care plans that reflect their strengths, preferences, and aspirations., • Use your expertise in Positive Behaviour Support and systemic practice to develop approaches that reduce risk and enhance quality of life. Team leadership and collaboration • Support, guide, and inspire your team, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute., • Provide expert clinical supervision and consultation, helping colleagues and local providers build confidence and capability Driving innovation • Evaluate and evolve the service as needs change, ensuring we remain responsive and forward-thinking., • Use data, feedback, and lived experience to shape how we grow, keeping the voices of the people we support at the heart of every decision., • Lead projects that strengthen community-based support, enabling more people to thrive closer to home. Research • Contribute to research , including collaboration with NHS England on autism prioritisation, as well as the chance to shape crisis-intervention pathways for two distinct populations., • Publish research locally, regionally, and strategically, helping to influence practice beyond Croydon. About us You'll be based in our modern offices at Bernard Weatherill House in Croydon, with opportunities to work across community sites throughout the borough. Our service is co-located with adult social care colleagues, and we work closely with the Croydon Mental Health in Learning Disabilities Service -- creating strong, integrated partnerships. From day one, we'll invest in your development. Whether you want to deepen your existing expertise or explore new areas of interest, we'll support you to grow. We actively encourage CPD, with funding available for external courses and specialist training that aligns with your goals. Our approach to one-to-ones focuses on you - your development, goals, and ambitions, not just the tasks at hand. Through hands-on experience, formal training, and even learning from the occasional misstep, you'll discover your strengths and continue to grow. We're committed to helping you develop both personally and professionally, so you can bring your unique perspective and expertise to improve the lives of those we support. Staff benefits include: • 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, • NHS pension scheme, with generous employer contributions, • Exclusive discounts across the high street, travel, dining and leisure, • Free or discounted fitness and exercise classes to support your wellbeing Apply now and help us build something exceptional. Please note: To be considered for this role, applicants must hold one of the following qualifications: • Applied Psychologist: A recognised postgraduate qualification in applied psychology that meets HCPC requirements for registration (e.g. a professional doctorate or equivalent postgraduate training)., • Clinical Psychologist: A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or an equivalent qualification).

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  • Senior Technology Consultant (CTO-Level Advisory)
    Senior Technology Consultant (CTO-Level Advisory)
    12 days ago
    £70000–£75000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    KRS Infotech Limited is seeking a Senior Technology Consultant to provide CTO-level technology leadership and advisory services across complex digital initiatives for enterprise clients. This role is a UK-based position within KRS Infotech Ltd and involves delivering strategic technology leadership, architecture oversight, and engineering governance as part of KRS’s professional services offering. The role does not constitute an executive, officer, or employment position within any client organisation. Key Responsibilities • Provide senior technology leadership across designated programmes, platforms, or initiatives, • Define and evolve technology strategy, architecture, and engineering standards, • Lead technical decision-making for complex distributed systems and platforms, • Advise on scalability, security, performance, and resilience of enterprise systems, • Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to align technology with business goals, • Review and guide software development practices, tooling, and delivery models, • Mentor senior engineers and technology leads within delivery teams, • Represent KRS Infotech in senior technical discussions with international clients, • Scope & Governance, • The role delivers CTO-level capability, not a CTO appointment, • Authority is limited to advisory and programme-level leadership, • No corporate officer, director, or executive authority within client organisations, • Employment, performance management, and reporting remain with KRS Infotech Ltd, • Required Skills & Experience, • Significant experience in senior technology leadership roles (e.g. Head of Engineering, Principal Architect, Technology Director, CTO-level consultant), • Strong background in enterprise software architecture and system design, • Experience leading technology strategy for large-scale, complex platforms, • Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders at executive and board-adjacent level, • Deep understanding of modern engineering practices, cloud platforms, and scalable architectures, • Experience working in consulting or professional services environments, • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    15 days ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    Job Purpose To provide high-quality learning, personal and wellbeing support to adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. The post holder will support service users to access education, community activities and life-skills programmes, promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes in line with the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values. Ethos, Vision, and Values The post holder will: • Demonstrate and promote the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values, • Maintain a strong belief that students can and do achieve, • Respect service users as individual adults with rights, dignity, and autonomy, • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive practice, • Act as a positive role model at all times Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Support • Engage with service users during lessons and break times, promoting independence and communication, • Follow guidance from the Class Lecturer and Senior Teaching Aide to reinforce learning and support individual targets and destinations, • Prepare learning environments for internal and external activities, ensuring resources are available and cleared appropriately, • Create learning resources under guidance using Microsoft Office 365 and specialist software following training, • Encourage progression towards employment, community participation and independent living, • Promote self-reliance, self-regulation, and increased self-esteem, • Support a wide range of curriculum activities, including community-based learning, swimming, sports, and trampolining., • Promote the use of ICT in learning, including tablets (iPads) and internal systems, • Following training, support the consistent use of hi-tech communication aids and assistive technology, • Record service users progress using written observations, photographs, and videos, contributing to ongoing and end-of-term evaluations, • Support basic skills programmes for individuals and small groups, including in community settings, • Provide physical support where required, including mobility, wheelchair use, personal and intimate care and responding to emergencies Positive Behaviour Support • Support service users with a range of needs, including behaviours of concern, • Understand, implement, and contribute to Personal Support Plans (PSPs), • Collect, record, and share relevant data as requested, • Support participation in meaningful activities by:, • Ensuring at least one activity is always available, • Encouraging participation in essential but less preferred tasks using motivation and rewards, • Introducing new activities to broaden choice, • Supporting skill development for increased independence, • Maintaining a balanced and varied programme of activities Safe, Consistent and Predictable Environments • Use strategies such as visual timetables and social stories, • Support structured routines and informed choices, • Identify and reduce environmental factors that may contribute to challenging behaviour, • Support service users to cope with unfamiliar or challenging environments Nursing, Medical and Personal Care • Support service users’ health and wellbeing by following individual care and medical plans, • Undertake basic first aid and administer PRN medication (e.g., EpiPen) following training, • Provide personal and intimate care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity Therapy and Physical Support • Support manual handling needs in line with individual guidelines, including walking support, wheelchair use and hoists, • Implement individual programmes under guidance from the Integrated Services Team, including:, • Communication guidelines, • Eating and drinking plans (following training and sign-off), • Physiotherapy programmes, • Contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions regarding service users progress and provision Safeguarding, Compliance and Professional Responsibilities • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all service users and report concerns in line with safeguarding procedures, • Follow key documentation including Risk Assessments, Care Plans, PSPs, and Behaviour Support Plans, • Adhere to Health and Safety policies at all times, • Participate in training and professional development, • Promote and follow all Centre policies, including Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety, • Work flexibly, • Undertake other duties of a similar nature as required by the principal

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  • Principal – London Academy of Dravidian Arts (LADA)
    Principal – London Academy of Dravidian Arts (LADA)
    2 months ago
    £34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About the Role The Malayalee Association of the UK (MAUK) invites applications for a passionate, experienced and forward-thinking Principal to lead the London Academy of Dravidian Arts (LADA) — a specialist weekend performing arts academy dedicated to preserving, teaching and promoting the rich heritage of Dravidian classical and contemporary art forms including dance, music, drama and martial arts. Although LADA operates primarily on weekends the Principal role is a full-time leadership post (37.5 hours) responsible for year-round artistic direction, academy management, project delivery, performance planning, staff development, safeguarding, administration and community engagement. This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing arts academy with deep cultural roots and an ambitious vision for the future. Leadership and Operations • Oversee the day-to-day running of the academy including weekend and evening activities, • Ensure classes, rehearsals, assessments and events are delivered smoothly, • Lead on safeguarding, health and safety and quality standards, • Support teachers with timetables, resources and classroom needs, • Monitor teaching quality and support staff to maintain high standards, • Coordinate assessments, exams and student progress reviews, • Help improve and update lesson plans and activity programmes, • Build strong relationships with students, parents, teachers and volunteers, • Represent the academy at internal events, showcases and community programmes, • Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment, • Manage scheduling, staffing, budgets and resource allocation, • Lead on event planning including performances, festivals and presentations, • Prepare reports, development plans and updates for MAUK leadership, • Help shape the long-term vision for the academy, • Identify opportunities to expand classes, partnerships and student numbers, • Experience in arts education or arts organisation management, • Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills, • A good understanding of South Asian or Dravidian performing arts, • Ability to build positive relationships and lead a diverse team, • Confidence working in a fast-paced weekend-focused environment, • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in arts, education, management or a related discipline, • Knowledge of school or academy administration, • Understanding of health and safety responsibilities within an educational setting, • Experience coordinating performances or cultural events, • Background as a performer or instructor in music, dance, drama or martial arts, • Experience improving programmes or developing new classes

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