Practitioner Psychologist
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000 - £65,000 FTE DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2026 |
| Location: | Ashford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 313940FAJ |
Summary
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?
We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work
Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist
Location: Heath Farm School – Kent, TN27 0AX
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (Part-Time 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
The role:
We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Heath Farm School.
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 a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Heath Farm School – Kent, TN27 0AX – Heath Farm School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 18
· Welcome to Heath Farm School
· School Finder - Acorn
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria:
· Registered member of HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.
· Evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychologist
· Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
· Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
· Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
· Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.
· Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review
· Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery.
· Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards.
· Knowledge of client group and their needs.
· Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity.
· Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others.
· Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
· Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
· Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations.
· Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms.
· Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes.
· Ongoing evidence of CPD.
· Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes.
· Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.
· Excellent time management and organisational skills.
· Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines.
· Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post.
· Commitment to the values of the organisation.
· Flexible approach to working environments.
· Ability and willingness to travel on company business.
· Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable
· Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care).
· Experience of providing supervision to others.
· Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group.
· Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
· Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
· Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches
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:
· Life Assurance
· Pension scheme with options to increase your contribution
· 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
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
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How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?
We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work
Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist
Location: Heath Farm School – Kent, TN27 0AX
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (Part-Time 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
The role:
We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Heath Farm School.
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 a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Heath Farm School – Kent, TN27 0AX – Heath Farm School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 18
· Welcome to Heath Farm School
· School Finder - Acorn
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria:
· Registered member of HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.
· Evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychologist
· Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
· Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
· Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
· Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.
· Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review
· Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery.
· Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards.
· Knowledge of client group and their needs.
· Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity.
· Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others.
· Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
· Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
· Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations.
· Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms.
· Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes.
· Ongoing evidence of CPD.
· Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes.
· Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.
· Excellent time management and organisational skills.
· Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines.
· Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post.
· Commitment to the values of the organisation.
· Flexible approach to working environments.
· Ability and willingness to travel on company business.
· Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable
· Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care).
· Experience of providing supervision to others.
· Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group.
· Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
· Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
· Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches
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:
· Life Assurance
· Pension scheme with options to increase your contribution
· 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
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
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