Senior Practice Tutor Join our team as a Senior Practice Tutor and make a difference to children and young people s lives Anna Freud is seeking a Senior Practice Tutor Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website. Our EDI commitment We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve . As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. What we offer We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all on our careers page. Alongside our benefits, this role gives you the chance to shape the next generation of clinicians working with autistic children, young people and those with learning disabilities. You ll contribute to a high-profile NHS England funded training programme delivered with UCL, strengthening your expertise while influencing clinical practice at a system-wide level. You ll have protected time for academic work, meaningful contact with trainees, and a flexible hybrid set-up that balances in-person teaching with remote preparation and supervision. What you ll do In this role, you ll support the delivery, supervision and academic quality of a specialist postgraduate programme training clinicians to work with autistic children, young people and those with learning disabilities. Delivering and developing teaching, particularly skills-based workshops, across the Pg Dip programme Marking assignments and taking part in calibration workshops to ensure fair, consistent assessment Facilitating small Practice Tutor Groups, supporting trainees clinical skill development and monitoring their progress Providing personal tutoring, responding to trainee queries and supporting an inclusive, positive trainee experience Contributing to programme operations, attending team meetings and maintaining high standards in safeguarding, EDI and professional practice What you ll bring You ll be a strong fit for this role if you re an experienced clinician in ASC/LD who brings confidence in teaching, supervision and supporting trainees, and can work collaboratively within a busy academic and clinical training environment. A recognised core mental health qualification plus specialist training in ASC/LD evidence-based therapies for children and young people Extensive clinical experience with autistic children, young people, parents and families, including work within CYPMH or wellbeing services Significant experience providing ASC/LD-specific clinical supervision and managing or overseeing practitioners Knowledge and experience of delivering clinical training or university-level teaching Strong organisational skills, the ability to work flexibly, manage deadlines, and create an inclusive, reflective learning environment Key details Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week) Whilst this will usually be worked on Mondays during term time, there may be occasions where you are requested, or you may request, to work flexibly and on a different day of the week to support peak points in the academic cycle, e.g. to meet marking deadlines. Salary: £52,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Flexibility will be required to attend in-person teaching days during term time. Contract type: Permanent Next steps Closing date for applications: Morning (10am), Monday, 05 January 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities. Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday, 05 January 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Interviews: will be held in-person/remotely on Thursday, 08 January 2026. How to apply: click on the 'apply now button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Senior Practice Tutor Join our team as a Senior Practice Tutor and make a difference to children and young people s lives Anna Freud is seeking a Senior Practice Tutor Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website. Our EDI commitment We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve . As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. What we offer We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all on our careers page. Alongside our benefits, this role gives you the chance to shape the next generation of clinicians working with autistic children, young people and those with learning disabilities. You ll contribute to a high-profile NHS England funded training programme delivered with UCL, strengthening your expertise while influencing clinical practice at a system-wide level. You ll have protected time for academic work, meaningful contact with trainees, and a flexible hybrid set-up that balances in-person teaching with remote preparation and supervision. What you ll do In this role, you ll support the delivery, supervision and academic quality of a specialist postgraduate programme training clinicians to work with autistic children, young people and those with learning disabilities. Delivering and developing teaching, particularly skills-based workshops, across the Pg Dip programme Marking assignments and taking part in calibration workshops to ensure fair, consistent assessment Facilitating small Practice Tutor Groups, supporting trainees clinical skill development and monitoring their progress Providing personal tutoring, responding to trainee queries and supporting an inclusive, positive trainee experience Contributing to programme operations, attending team meetings and maintaining high standards in safeguarding, EDI and professional practice What you ll bring You ll be a strong fit for this role if you re an experienced clinician in ASC/LD who brings confidence in teaching, supervision and supporting trainees, and can work collaboratively within a busy academic and clinical training environment. A recognised core mental health qualification plus specialist training in ASC/LD evidence-based therapies for children and young people Extensive clinical experience with autistic children, young people, parents and families, including work within CYPMH or wellbeing services Significant experience providing ASC/LD-specific clinical supervision and managing or overseeing practitioners Knowledge and experience of delivering clinical training or university-level teaching Strong organisational skills, the ability to work flexibly, manage deadlines, and create an inclusive, reflective learning environment Key details Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week) Whilst this will usually be worked on Mondays during term time, there may be occasions where you are requested, or you may request, to work flexibly and on a different day of the week to support peak points in the academic cycle, e.g. to meet marking deadlines. Salary: £52,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Flexibility will be required to attend in-person teaching days during term time. Contract type: Permanent Next steps Closing date for applications: Morning (10am), Monday, 05 January 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities. Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday, 05 January 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Interviews: will be held in-person/remotely on Thursday, 08 January 2026. How to apply: click on the 'apply now button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Clinician Calling all Clinicians Anna Freud is seeking a Clinician to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website. Our EDI commitment We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve . As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. What we offer We offer a range of and you can view them all on our Careers page. Alongside our standard benefits, this role offers protected CPD time, regular clinical supervision within a supportive multidisciplinary team, and opportunities to contribute to service development, innovation and trainee supervision, all within a values-led organisation committed to wellbeing, reflective practice and equity, diversity and inclusion. What you ll do In this role, you ll work directly with children, young people and families who have experienced trauma, delivering high-quality psychological interventions as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You ll balance clinical work with supervision, collaboration and contributing to service development, helping ensure our work is effective, evidence-based and centred on the needs of those we support. Deliver trauma-informed clinical interventions (1:1, family and group work) Carry out assessments and develop agreed treatment plans Work closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team Collect and use outcomes data to inform and improve practice Supervise and support trainees and contribute to skill development Liaise with external professionals and agencies around the child or family Maintain high standards of clinical recording, safeguarding and professional practice What you ll bring You ll be a confident, compassionate clinician who enjoys working with complexity and values working collaboratively with others. You ll bring strong trauma-informed experience, a commitment to inclusive practice, and the ability to balance high-quality clinical work with reflection, supervision and service development. A recognised clinical qualification with current professional registration (e.g. HCPC, UKCP, NMC, ACP or BACP) Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families affected by trauma Training in evidence-based approaches such as TF-CBT, MBT-CYP or parenting interventions Experience working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems Confidence in assessment, formulation and outcome-focused practice Experience of supervising or supporting trainees (or readiness to do so) A clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of clinical work Key details Hours: Part-time (22 Hours per week) Including Wednesday. Usual working hours are Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00. Salary: £50,835 FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): Clinical staff need to offer clinical sessions onsite at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) for 60% ofworking hours. Contract type: Permanent Next steps Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 09 January 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities. Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday, 22 January 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Interviews: will be held in-person/remotely in week commencing 02 February 2026. How to apply: click on the 'apply now button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Clinician Calling all Clinicians Anna Freud is seeking a Clinician to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website. Our EDI commitment We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve . As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. What we offer We offer a range of and you can view them all on our Careers page. Alongside our standard benefits, this role offers protected CPD time, regular clinical supervision within a supportive multidisciplinary team, and opportunities to contribute to service development, innovation and trainee supervision, all within a values-led organisation committed to wellbeing, reflective practice and equity, diversity and inclusion. What you ll do In this role, you ll work directly with children, young people and families who have experienced trauma, delivering high-quality psychological interventions as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You ll balance clinical work with supervision, collaboration and contributing to service development, helping ensure our work is effective, evidence-based and centred on the needs of those we support. Deliver trauma-informed clinical interventions (1:1, family and group work) Carry out assessments and develop agreed treatment plans Work closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team Collect and use outcomes data to inform and improve practice Supervise and support trainees and contribute to skill development Liaise with external professionals and agencies around the child or family Maintain high standards of clinical recording, safeguarding and professional practice What you ll bring You ll be a confident, compassionate clinician who enjoys working with complexity and values working collaboratively with others. You ll bring strong trauma-informed experience, a commitment to inclusive practice, and the ability to balance high-quality clinical work with reflection, supervision and service development. A recognised clinical qualification with current professional registration (e.g. HCPC, UKCP, NMC, ACP or BACP) Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families affected by trauma Training in evidence-based approaches such as TF-CBT, MBT-CYP or parenting interventions Experience working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems Confidence in assessment, formulation and outcome-focused practice Experience of supervising or supporting trainees (or readiness to do so) A clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of clinical work Key details Hours: Part-time (22 Hours per week) Including Wednesday. Usual working hours are Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00. Salary: £50,835 FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): Clinical staff need to offer clinical sessions onsite at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) for 60% ofworking hours. Contract type: Permanent Next steps Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 09 January 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities. Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday, 22 January 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Interviews: will be held in-person/remotely in week commencing 02 February 2026. How to apply: click on the 'apply now button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Children and young people's mental health has never been more urgent. Across the UK, growing numbers are struggling with challenges that affect their wellbeing, confidence, and futures. Anna Freud plays a vital role in meeting this need: uniting world-class research, clinical expertise, and training to transform how children's mental health is understood and supported. By connecting science with real-world practice - and by listening closely to children and families - we work to create a future where every young person can thrive. Anna Freud has grown from a small psychoanalytic centre 70 years ago into a world-leading mental health charity with national and international impact whilst our partnerships with UCL and Yale strengthen our global reach. This is a pivotal moment for us as we enter a period of significant change and opportunity. Together, the Board and Executive are shaping a new strategic chapter - deepening our influence, extending our reach, and strengthening our long-term sustainability. We are looking for an exceptional Chair to lead our Board into this next phase. You will bring strategic and financial acumen, sound judgement, and a genuine spirit of partnership, working closely with the Chief Executive and his leadership team as a trusted, supportive, and thoughtful partner. Collaborative and insightful in your leadership, you will know when to challenge and when to encourage. You will also bring the personal authority, networks, and influence to represent Anna Freud externally, champion our mission and spot opportunities for us. Above all, you will share our unwavering belief that every child and young person deserves the chance to thrive emotionally and mentally. The closing date is Friday 16 th January 2026. To find out more and to apply please visit
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Children and young people's mental health has never been more urgent. Across the UK, growing numbers are struggling with challenges that affect their wellbeing, confidence, and futures. Anna Freud plays a vital role in meeting this need: uniting world-class research, clinical expertise, and training to transform how children's mental health is understood and supported. By connecting science with real-world practice - and by listening closely to children and families - we work to create a future where every young person can thrive. Anna Freud has grown from a small psychoanalytic centre 70 years ago into a world-leading mental health charity with national and international impact whilst our partnerships with UCL and Yale strengthen our global reach. This is a pivotal moment for us as we enter a period of significant change and opportunity. Together, the Board and Executive are shaping a new strategic chapter - deepening our influence, extending our reach, and strengthening our long-term sustainability. We are looking for an exceptional Chair to lead our Board into this next phase. You will bring strategic and financial acumen, sound judgement, and a genuine spirit of partnership, working closely with the Chief Executive and his leadership team as a trusted, supportive, and thoughtful partner. Collaborative and insightful in your leadership, you will know when to challenge and when to encourage. You will also bring the personal authority, networks, and influence to represent Anna Freud externally, champion our mission and spot opportunities for us. Above all, you will share our unwavering belief that every child and young person deserves the chance to thrive emotionally and mentally. The closing date is Friday 16 th January 2026. To find out more and to apply please visit
