Careers at Foundations

Assistant Psychologist / Clinical Coordinator

About the Role

This is a varied role combining hands-on clinical experience with service co-ordination. You will support children, young people and families accessing therapy, and help ensure referrals, communications and pathways run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clinical work through assessments, behavioural observations and intervention programmes (1:1 and groups), under supervision.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions about diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment and care planning.
• Gather background information by reviewing clinical notes, referral documentation and relevant histories.
• Support the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
• Work alongside families, carers, schools and other professionals involved in a child or young person’s care.
• Support referral management, triage and allocation of clients to therapists alongside the Clinical Director and administrative team.
• Maintain accurate records of therapist availability and capacity to support smooth allocation and waiting list management.
• Send out clinical letters (e.g., initial assessment letters, school/GP letters, safeguarding letters) written by therapists.
• Provide clear and empathic information to clients and families who would like to know more about our therapists and support options.
• Support service development tasks such as updating website information and referral documents.
  

Who We’re Looking For

• A Psychology graduate (2:1 or above preferred)
• A compassionate and professional communicator with excellent written skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team and using supervision appropriately.
• Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and high professional standards.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role to: info@foundationschildtherapy.com

For more information about the role, please contact: info@foundationschildtherapy.com

Deputy Clinical Director

Role Overview

The Deputy Clinical Director will lead and co-ordinate both the therapy and neurodevelopmental assessment services within Foundations Child Therapy. This includes overseeing therapeutic interventions for children and young people with emotional wellbeing needs, autism, ADHD, and related conditions, as well as supporting high-quality autism and ADHD assessments. The role combines leadership, operational management, and service co-ordination, ensuring that all services are delivered to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership across therapy and assessment pathways.
• Conduct a minimum of five autism/ADHD assessments per week (within professional competency).
• Oversee referral management, triage, and allocation of therapy cases.
• Support service delivery to ensure timely, outcome-focused interventions.
• Provide coordination support to the Assessment Manager and maintain effective workflow across assessment pathways.
• Monitor and report on service performance, outcomes, and data quality.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and professional development to team members.
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection standards are upheld at all times.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, healthcare professionals, and families.
• Support continuous improvement, innovation, and service development.

Professional Development & Governance

• Engage in regular clinical supervision.
• Participate in annual appraisals and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Support best practice and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Location & Working Pattern

• Hybrid working: two days in office, three days remote.
• When the post-holder relocates to Kent, arrangement will shift to three days office, two days remote.
• Some travel to other sites or clinical events may be required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Clinical experience within neurodevelopmental or mental health services.
• Competence in assessment, formulation, and clinical decision-making.
• Strong written communication skills and high-quality report-writing ability.
• Commitment to safeguarding, ethics, and clinical governance.

Desirable Skills

• Prior experience completing autism and/or ADHD assessments.
• Training in standardised diagnostic tools (e.g., ADI-R, ADOS-2, QBCheck/QbTest).
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments.
• Understanding of NICE guidance relating to neurodevelopmental assessment.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will be a thoughtful, passionate clinician who values evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and continuous development. You will have strong analytical skills, clinical presence, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role to: info@foundationschildtherapy.com

For more information about the role, please contact: info@foundationschildtherapy.com