267 Best every day Jobs in Chislehurst (August 2026)

Practitioner Psychologist

23 days ago

Bromley

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? \n \n Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? \n \n Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? \n \n How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running? \n \n At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work \n \n Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist \n Location: Baston House School – Kent BR2 7AB & Woodside Park School – Penge SE20 8QU (covering both sites) \n Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 FTE DOE \n Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm \n Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) \n \n 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. \n \n About Outcomes First Group \n 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. \n \n 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. \n \n 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. \n 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. \n \n To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/our-services \n \n The role: \n We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Baston House School & Woodside Park. \n \n Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological 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 Psychological Practice 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 a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. \n \n 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. \n \n Location: Baston House School & Woodside Park forms part of our Options Autism brand and are independent specialist day schools supporting children and young people ranging from 5 – 19 \n · Baston House School \n · Welcome to Woodside Park School \n · Education - Options Autism \n \n For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. \n Essential Criteria: \n · Registered with the HCPC \n · Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate) \n · Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group \n · Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies) \n · Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers \n · Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels. \n · Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review \n · Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery. \n · Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards. \n · Knowledge of client group and their needs. \n · Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity. \n · Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others. \n · Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people \n · Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans \n · Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations. \n · Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms. \n · Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes. \n · Ongoing evidence of CPD. \n · Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes. \n · Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary. \n · Excellent time management and organisational skills. \n · Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines. \n · Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post. \n · Commitment to the values of the organisation. \n · Flexible approach to working environments. \n · Ability and willingness to travel on company business. \n Desirable \n · 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). \n · Experience of providing supervision to others. \n · Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group. \n · Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group. \n · Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group \n · Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches \n \n Why work for us? \n 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: \n Benefits \n Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: \n · Life Assurance \n · Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions \n · “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services \n and physical health checks \n · Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. \n · A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits \n · 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad \n · Cycle to Work Schemes \n · Electric Car Purchase Scheme \n · Critical illness cover \n \n 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 \n \n We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. \n \n 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. \n \n Job Ref: 319076 \n #Psychologist#psychology#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists \n #1

Room Leader

7 hours ago

Bexley

Preschool Room ManagerHours: Full time /Perm / 4-5 days a week 34-42.5hrsWe are currently recruiting for a passionate Room Manager to join our clients wonderful Nursery. You must be dedicated to ensure your room runs smoothly.You expect you to be a dedicated and ambitious Preschool Room Manager.Key Tasks and Responsibilities:Lead mentor and inspire a team to deliver the highest care and educations standards and support and carryout 1-1 meetings and supervisions to support checking staff knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures and child development and EYFS.In line with our standards for pedagogy, lead and support the curriculum to ensure a child-centred approach to operating all aspects of the nursery and ensure the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children in line with the Quality Assurance Framework.Ensuring internal policies and procedures and legislation from governing bodies are adhered to and team members can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures through their individual impact statements and their practice.Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with all stakeholders of the nursery and wider community including parents, professionals and colleagues.Support and manage Keeping Everyone Safe policies and procedures and continuously demonstrate, monitor and improve the practices and behaviours that underpin a high performing safety cultureTo be the lead Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery and hold overall responsibility for the day to day management of safeguarding and child protection policies in the nursery when the designated DSL.To lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children and promoting professional staff behavior.In collaboration with Nursery manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and additional requirements for personal development plans including coaching and mentoring for all staffFulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children by ensure that they have read understood and implement the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.Ensure that they have completed Child Protection training every two years as set out in the Child Protection Policy and that this training impacts on their ability to safeguard the children in their careWorking as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation.Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growthEnsuring commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline FTEs and budget KPIs and ensuring purchasing is made inline with the procurement guidelines.Engage with the Local Authority and understand the local offer to support the practice in all areas of the nurseryContinuation of personal professional development to ensure during periods of full responsibility of the nursery knowledge and skills are up to date, full, and relevant to the role of the designated person in charge and responsible for leading the setting.To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and across the broader business when required.Attendance at staff meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous professional developmentResponsible for:Providing strong and clear line management for a Nursery team including mentoring of the wider leadership team including the third in charge role, room leaders and colleagues.Plan and demonstrate a clear understanding of efficient staff deployment, matching staff hours to FTE bookings and managing the rostering in line with regulatory standards.Ensure strong and effective performance management and monitoring processes, with the ability to demonstrate impact and show improvements in performance, leading to the highest quality provision as set out in the Quality Assurance Framework, improved inspection ratings, full regulatory compliance, high levels of customer and employee satisfaction and growth.Leading a Health and Safety Culture where you ensure all team members recognise the part they each play in ensuring robust procedures are followed for Policies and Procedures and the regulatory standards set by our regulator.Ensuring you provide an environment which a strong focus on our customer and practitioner engagement and provide guidance to practitioners.Undertake regular 1-1/supervision meetings with staff to plan and provide suitable professional development activities and opportunities for personal growth within a culture of self-driven development, to promote individual and team expertise in all aspects of nursery development and learning, to secure a highly effective, motivated and innovative team.Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, accessing high level improvement activities that inform general and nursery based on national and international perspectives of best practice.Ensure childrens records and files are kept up to date and accurateWorking with NM to ensure safer recruitment policies and procedures are adhered to for all staff.Essential Experience:Working in collaboration with colleagues and the Nursery Manager in achieving positive working relationships through effective communication leadership and guidance and support of all members of the nursery team.A strong record of on-going training and/or professional qualifications since qualifyingProven experience of working in early years education settings with successful management leading to Good or better regulatory inspection outcomesStrong decision-maker, with the proven ability to support change; a secure understanding of the complex relationship between business/commerce and service excellence within regulated setting, with the ability to follow guidelines and work with others to achieve successExperience of proving support and leadership to a staff team to enable staff in fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children.Current 12hrs Paediatric First Aid CertificateExperience Desirable:Leading teams through coaching and mentoringExperience of budget management, efficient staff deployment and rostering programmes, and managing commercial performance and reporting metricsKnowledge of Local Authority and Regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UKCoaching and mentoring experience.Qualifications:Full and relevant level 3 qualification (essential)12 hours paediatric first aid and first aid at work (essential)Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent -idealRelevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential)Evidence of continuous professional developmentUndergraduate or Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant subject (Desirable)EYPP/EYTT or QTS post graduate status (Desirable)Full, clean driving licence and flexibility to travel as necessaryPersonal Attributes:Able to communicate clearly with adults and children using a variety of techniques (oral and in writing)Ability to lead and inspire nursery leaders and colleagues to achieve the highest standards or care and education.Highly motivated and driven, achieving positive impact and meeting deadlinesAbility to build trust and develop cohesive teams strong empathy to understand child and parents view, clear expectations and fair-mindedHigh energy and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - calm approach and can-do attitudeEncourages colleagues to realise their potential and empowers high performersAble to manage workload and manage time effectively to deliver the desired resultsAble and competent user of company ICT systems and have the willingness to learn and develop ICT skillsJob Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:ChildcareCompany eventsCompany pensionEmployee discountFree parkingCompany mealsReferral programmeSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayNo weekendsSchool type:Day nurseryPrivate nursery schoolWork Location: In personJob Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:Company pensionEmployee discountExperience:leading a room : 1 year (required)TPBN1_UKTJ

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