Alliance is an independent provider of counselling, psychotherapy and other psychological services based in Stockton and operating across the North East. We provide therapeutic services in Primary Care, Community, Workplace and children’s services. We have a team of more than 150 employees which includes Managers, qualified Counsellors Psychotherapists, Clinical Psychologists and PWP’s. Within our NHS funded primary care service, Impact on Teesside, we have a managed placement scheme for up to eight trainees annually.
We offer placement positions to trainees who are currently undertaking a Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy or a course providing an equivalent level of training such as a Foundation degree or Counselling Psychology Doctorate Programme. The majority of placements are in Primary Care settings.
We normally expect that trainees will have completed, or be nearing completion of, the first year of training at this level, and will have the support of their Course Tutor in applying for the placement. Trainees are expected to have some relevant experience in working one to one with clients.
In addition, we offer Postgraduate Internship positions for therapists who have completed this level of training and who wish to gain further experience in the Primary Care setting, or who are working towards Accreditation.
Following a successful interview, trainees attend an induction programme provided by Alliance prior to beginning the placement. Trainees are also be expected to attend any relevant training offered by Alliance during the period of this placement.
Trainee contracts will be for a minimum of 4 hours weekly to include clinical work, admin, supervision and meetings.
We provide 1.5 hours of in-house 1:2:1 supervision as part of the placement. This supervision meets BACP guidelines for placements but may not meet all training organisation needs.
The trainee must be a current member of an appropriate professional body, and work to their Code of Ethics and Practice. It is the responsibility of the trainee to maintain their professional membership throughout their placement.
There will be a written agreement between the trainee counsellor and Alliance. This lays down the process for effectively managing the trainee’s placement. Placements and Internships are offered subject to the terms and conditions in these agreements.
In line with other professions such as nursing, medicine and social work, the trainee should not expect or accept payment for work carried out in their placement whilst undertaking initial clinical training.
Thank you for your interest in our placement scheme. If you would like to be notified when our next intake is open please complete the contact form below, we will then email you when we are accepting applications. Our placement intake is usually open once/twice a year, we do not have a set date for this.
Salary: £30,000 to £31,500 a year Pro Rata to Hours Worked
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative service providing PWP Modality interventions in our IAPT pathway, working with adults aged 16+ within the framework of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme. PWPs deliver a variety of IAPT interventions, including face to face, telephone, and digital based work.
The post holders will hold an IAPT PWP recognised qualification, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to meet specified targets in order to deliver a high-quality Primary Care Mental Health Service.
The post holder will provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions within the framework of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme as part of Impacts Primary Care Psychological Wellbeing Therapies Team serving GP Practices across the NHS Tees area.
They will assist in coordinating the delivery of timely and effective Low Intensity interventions in collaboration with the PWP Lead and Locality Managers. They will provide guidance and support to staff in the Duty Team. They will provide line management and clinical supervision to qualified and trainee PWPs.
This position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm weekdays.
Successful applicants will be employed by Alliance Psychological Services Ltd within the IMPACT on Teesside partnership. We are open to accepting applications from full time and part time candidates, working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
For more information on this post please contact us on enquiries@impactonteesside.com.
Closing date for applications: 18th April 2023
Interviews will be held: Date TBC for week commencing 24th April 2023
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 a year Pro Rata to Hours Worked
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts & Finance Manager.
The successful post holder will manage organisational finances, maintain accurate financial records, and take responsibility for the operation of Alliances finance systems, reporting to the Managing Directors, Senior Managers, and external Auditors.
The post holder will have oversight and responsibility for ensuring Alliance meets all obligations in respect of audit controls, compliance, and financial risk. They will provide careful management of working capital across the Alliance group They will produce management accounts, provide budgets and forecasts in relation to current services and will contribute to project development including detailed and comprehensive costings for tenders. They will manage a small Accounts & Finance team and have experience of delivering development and training to the team as required.
The post holder will work closely with Directors, the HR Lead and Service Managers to ensure that all services are cost effective and operating within budget. They will be able to liaise effectively with NHS service commissioners and other external organisations and previous experience of working with the NHS and other Public Sector organisations would be desirable.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role requires an individual with substantial previous experience of managing finance functions for a similarly sized business, working across public and private sectors. The position would suit an individual confident enough to make suggestions, seek out solutions and challenge the MD and Senior Management team where necessary.
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
For more information please contact info@alliancepsychology.com
Closing date: 20th March 2023
Interviews: 28th March 2023
Salary: £26,000 a year Pro rata to hours worked
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
We are currently recruiting for a Personal Assistant (PA) for our Director of Service. The successful post holder will work 30 hours per week and provide PA support to the Director supporting day to day running of the organisation. You will provide an effective, comprehensive, and confidential range of administrative/ secretarial tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Directors function/ responsibilities. You will work closely with the wider Senior Management Team (SMT) to ensure direct support between the Director and the SMT and may at times provide administration support to the SMT.
We are looking for somebody with previous PA or administrative experience, who displays exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise their workload, to ensure deadlines are met. You will be responsible for coordinating and organising diaries, alongside other tasks such as attending meetings, writing/ distributing meeting minutes, screening mail including emails and drawing attention to urgent issues. The successful candidate should understand the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
This position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm on weekdays with both office and remote working.
For more information on this post or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact us on info@alliancepsychology.com
Closing date for applications: 26th March 2023
Interview dates: 31st March 2023
Salary: £21,255 a year Pro rata to hours worked
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Due to the promotion of one of our team members, we are looking for an experienced administrator to join our existing admin team.
As a front-line member of this team, you will deal directly with people contacting the service and provide admin support to the team of therapists. You will also assist in providing an efficient appointments administration service by assigning appointments for new patients to the service. You will be the point of contact for referral and first appointment telephone enquiries and any other duties relating to the referral or appointment booking process.
The ability to work both independently and with direction is a necessity; experience of the patient management system IAPTUS would be advantageous although full training will be provided.
You should also have an NVQ Level 2 in Administration/Business subject or substantial relevant experience, and a good understanding and experience of working with database systems. Computer literacy is essential as you will be expected to input information onto a clinical database.
This position is based at our Redcar office within Redcar Civic Centre.
The hours of work required are Monday 12:00-20:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00 and Friday 08:00-16:00. Please only apply if you can work these required hours.
In line with the Living Wage Increase, as of 1st April 2023, the salary for this post will be £21,255 per annum pro rata to hours worked.
Closing date for applications: 19th March 2023
Interviews will be held on: 23rd March 2023
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
*Previous applicants need not reapply.
Salary: £22,500 a year Whilst Training (£27,000-£32,000 once qualified)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
We are recruiting for Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners. This role will be full time hours (37.5h) and involve studying at Northumbria University.
You will be required to start in the role as soon as possible, prior to the training course commencing in October 2023, to allow you time to learn more about the CYPF service and complete an induction period.
Salary whilst training is £22,500. Salary on completion of course as a qualified EMHP is £27,000 – £32,000 per annum.
The successful candidates will join a team of Educational Mental Health Practitioners, Childrens Wellbeing Practitioners, Therapeutic Parenting Practitioners and Clinical Supervisors.
Your role within the Mental Health Support Teams will be to:
Deliver evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeingneeds.
Support senior mental health leads in educational settings to develop and introduce their whole-school or whole college approach to mental health and emotionalwellbeing.
Providing timely advice to staff and liaising with external specialist services so that children and young people can get the right support and remain in education.
The post holder will work across a range of educational and community-based settings, so access to a car is therefore essential as some locations are not easily accessed by bus routes.
Closing Date for Applications:21st March 2023
Interviews: TBC week commencing 27th March 2023
For an informal chat about any of these posts, please contact Kaye Hooker at CYPFamilies@alliancepsychology.com 01642 352747 option 2.
Salary: £27,000 to £32,000 a year Pro Rata to Hours Worked
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Our team is leading on the transformation of local children’s mental health and wellbeing services, delivering psychological support and emotional well-being services in a range of educational and community settings. We are currently recruiting for an Education Mental Health Practitioner.
You will share our service vision and organisation values for understanding and meeting the different needs of individuals, families, and communities across Teesside.
You will be part of a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) delivering evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents & carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
The post requires working from various schools/locations across Stockton and Hartlepool, where multiple venues may be visited each day. Access to a car is therefore essential for this post, as some locations are not easily accessed via bus routes.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who are awaiting ratified results and due to finish the Trainee EMHP course early 2023.
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
You must have studied the EMHP qualification in order to apply for this post. Please see alternative Trainee EMHP advert if you do not hold this qualification.
Salary: £30,000 to £31,500 a year Pro Rata to Hours Worked
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this innovative service as a Duty Supervisor.
The successful candidate will work as part of Impact on Teessides Single Point of Access (SPA) and the Assessment Hub Duty Team based within our Middlesbrough office. They will offer guidance and support to the daily Duty team and others on a range of issues including Risk Management and Safeguarding advice. The post holder will liaise with TEWV Secondary Care services and a range of other organisations, attending daily Team Meetings for case discussions and inter-agency referral management. They will assist in monitoring assessment capacity and efficiency, ensuring the Duty system is working effectively, take part in training and development of the Duty team and being responsible for the continuous development and improvement of this service area.
The role will primarily be based in our Middlesbrough office.
This position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm on weekdays.
You must have right to work in the UK, as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
For more information on this post please contact us on enquiries@impactonteesside.com.
Closing date for applications: 27th March 2023
Interview dates: Week Commencing 3rd April 2023
Salary: starting at £27,000 a year pro-rata to hours worked
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Our team is leading on the transformation of local children’s mental health and wellbeing services, delivering psychological support and emotional well-being services in a range of educational and community settings. We are currently recruiting for an Education Mental Health Practitioner.
You will share our service vision and organisation values for understanding and meeting the different needs of individuals, families, and communities across Teesside.
You will be part of a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) delivering evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents & carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
The post requires working from various schools/locations across Stockton and Hartlepool, where multiple venues may be visited each day. Access to a car is therefore essential for this post, as some locations are not easily accessed via bus routes.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who are awaiting ratified results and due to finish the Trainee EMHP course early 2023.
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
Salary: £25,500 to £26,500 a year pro-rata to hours worked
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, home or remote working
We are currently recruiting for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative service providing PWP Modality interventions in our IAPT pathway, working with adults aged 16+ within the framework of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme. PWPs deliver a variety of IAPT interventions, including face to face, telephone, and digital based work.
***PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POST, CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACCREDITED PWP COURSE QUALIFICATION ALL APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS WILL BE REJECTED***
Due to the nature of these roles, an enhanced criminal records disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application
The post holders will hold an IAPT PWP recognised qualification, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to meet specified targets in order to deliver a high-quality Primary Care Mental Health Service.
Successful applicants will be employed by one of organisations within the partnership which will be discussed at appointment.
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working via opportunities.
For more information on this post please contact us on enquiries@impactonteesside.com.
Closing date for applications may be extended
We are reviewing applications as they are submitted and will contact candidates to arrange interviews if applicable.
Whilst we continue to offer a range of ways for people to access our services including face-to-face appointments across the Teesside area we are also able to consider an element of remote delivery and will be happy to discuss options for hybrid working in line with patient and service needs.
***PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POST, CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACCREDITED PWP COURSE QUALIFICATION ALL APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS WILL BE REJECTED***
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