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PAYE staff enjoy: supervision, pension, sick pay, regular CPD, named manger, peer supervision groups, wellbeing group and work with a multi-disciplinary team.
Available Positions
We are currently looking for the following team members
- Arts Therapists and Counsellors.
- Lead Clinician (CAMHS early help) Hertfordshire
- Lead Clinician (CAMHS early help) Cambridgeshire/Peterborough
- Specialist Family Support Worker (CAMHS early help), Hertfordshire
- Specialist Family Support Worker (CAMHS early help), Cambridgeshire/Peterborough

Arts Therapists and Counsellors
Available Locations include:
- Hertfordshire (incl. Berkhamsted, Kings Langley, Tring, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Three Rivers, Bushey, Radlett, Welwyn, Potters Bar, South Hatfield Villages, Cheshunt, Broxbourne etc.)
- Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas
- Freelance rate: £32.50 per session
- PAYE Salary: £32,625.84 – £34,193.00 per annum (pro rata, minimum of 2 days per week)
It means a great deal to work in a Team and environment that feels supportive and encouraging of my development as a Therapist. I feel very proud to work for Nessie
-Nessie Therapist-
About the role:
NESSIE IN ED CIC aims to support for children and young people’s emotional and mental health by providing a range of therapeutic services; being based in educational and community settings; supporting families; supporting staff and linking closely with other services and the national agenda. We are a people first, not for profit organisation who values diversity.
NESSie is looking for dynamic arts therapists / counsellors to join our growing team supporting children and young people, families and professionals.
This job has arisen due to a rise in need from professionals and families for targeted and coordinated therapeutic provision in schools (both mainstream and SEND settings) and community settings across areas of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Reporting to:
Clinical Supervisor and Operations Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The provision of 1-1 and group Dramatherapy / Arts Therapy / Counselling
- Travelling between settings to deliver targeted support (Ability to drive is desirable)
- To offer regular staff and parent meetings
- Work closely with behaviour services, DSPL (Delivering Special Provision Locally) management, ASD/ SEND and local agencies and maintain positive working relationships with all individuals around the child providing support in line with IThrive model: https://www.healthyyoungmindsinherts.org.uk/professionals/what-ithrive
- To work closely with Operations Manager to plan a systemic, transparent, and fair support across the area with consultation from statutory services.
- To work closely as part of a small team to gather feedback both qualitative and quantitative that informs the development work.
Please complete the online Nessie Application Form and attach a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification
Lead Clinician (CAMHS early help) Hertfordshire
- Salary: £32,029 -£33,799per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
- Location: Hybrid working from home and across Hertfordshire
- Hours: 7.5 hours (1 day )per week to be worked flexibly. You may have to work early mornings, evenings and weekends to accommodate the family’s needs and commitments, such as work and school hours.
- Contract: 2 years fixed term in the first instance
- Reports to: Clinical Supervisor and CEO
About the role:
This job has arisen due to increasing concern about children and young people’s (CYP) mental health across Hertfordshire as a result of the pandemic. The role will draw on your clinical knowledge to support a specialist Family Support Worker (CAMHS early help) with the safe delivery of a strategy of practical help, emotional and mental health support and training workshops for families of children and young people who self–harm in the region.
Please complete the online Nessie Application Form and attach a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification
Application closing date: Friday 31st March 2023
Invitation for interview: You will hear if you have been shortlisted for an interview by 5 pm on Monday 3rd April
Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Thursday 13th April and Friday 14th April 2023
Lead Clinician (CAMHS early help) Cambridgeshire/Peterborough
- Salary: £32,029 -£33,799per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
- Location: Hybrid working from home and across Cambridgeshire/Peterborough
- Hours: 7.5 hours (1 day)per week to be worked flexibly. You may have to work early mornings, evenings and weekends to accommodate the family’s needs and commitments, such as work and school hours.
- Contract: 1 years fixed term in the first instance
- Reports to: Clinical Supervisor and CEO
About the role:
This job has arisen due to increasing concern about children and young people’s (CYP) mental health across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as a result of the pandemic. The role will draw on your clinical knowledge to support a specialist Family Support Worker (CAMHS early help) with the safe delivery of a strategy of practical help, emotional and mental health support and training workshops for families of children and young people who self–harm in the region.
Please complete the online Nessie Application Form and attach a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification
Application closing date: Friday 31st March 2023
Invitation for interview: You will hear if you have been shortlisted for an interview by 5 pm on Monday 3rd April
Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Thursday 13th April and Friday 14th April 2023
I am so fortunate to work for an incredible not-for-profit. When Nessie first started it was a team of 3… now there are 30 PAYE members of staff… plus freelance therapists and students on placement! It’s a wonderfully diverse and inclusive organisation which puts emphasis into staff wellbeing, support and professional development.
Nessie Manager
Specialist Family Support Worker (CAMHS early help) Hertfordshire
- Salary: £18,000 – £24,000 per annum (pro rata) dependent on experience
- Location: Hybrid working from home and across Hertfordshire
- Hours: 30 hours per week
You may have to work early mornings, evenings and weekends to accommodate the family’s needs and commitments, such as work and school hours. - Contract: 2-year fixed term in the first instance
- Reports to: Clinical Lead and CEO
About the role:
As a Specialist Family Support Worker, alongside the Nessie team, you will offer emotional support, practical help, and facilitate workshops and peer support groups for, parents/carers of children and young people who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Based from home and across Hertfordshire, this role is ideal for anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people (CYP), and their families.
Please complete the online Nessie Application Form and attach a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification
Application closing date: Friday 31st March 2023
Invitation for interview: You will hear if you have been shortlisted for interview by 5pm on Monday 3rd April
Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Thursday 6th April 2023
Specialist Family Support Worker (CAMHS early help), Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Salary: £18,000 – £24,000 per annum (pro rata) dependent on experience
- Location: Hybrid working from home and across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Hours: 30 hours per week
You may have to work early mornings, evenings and weekends to accommodate the family’s needs and commitments, such as work and school hours. - Contract: 1-year fixed term in the first instance
- Reports to: Clinical Lead and CEO
About the role:
As a Specialist Family Support Worker, alongside the Nessie team, you will offer emotional support, practical help, and facilitate workshops and peer support groups for, parents/carers of children and young people who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Based from home and across Cambridgeshire/Peterborough, this role is ideal for anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people (CYP), and their families.
Please complete the online Nessie Application Form and attach a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification
Application closing date: Friday 31st March 2023
Invitation for interview: You will hear if you have been shortlisted for interview by 5pm on Monday 3rd April
Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Wednesday 12th April 2023
