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Base: Dartford (with travel across North Kent and Medway)
Fixed-term: 12 months from January 2026 to January 2027
Salary: £32,700.18 – £35,162.46 + travel expenses
North Kent Mind has been funded by NHS England to deliver ‘Recruit to Train’ placements to grow the children and young people’s (CYP) mental health workforce. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ASC/LD Trainee Therapist, who will study on the Postgraduate Diploma in ASC/LD Psychological Therapies at University College London while gaining supervised clinical experience in our CYP services.
This is a funded training role. The post is fixed-term for 12 months from January 2026 and combines 2 days per week university study with 3 days per week in-service delivery. You will complete at least 80 hours of clinical practice across the year and work with 8–12 cases involving children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities, supported by weekly supervision.
You will develop specialist skills to adapt evidence-based interventions for autistic children and those with learning disabilities, working with families, schools and wider systems. North Kent Mind will provide referrals, triage and structured support, and ensure you are embedded in our ethos and values. For more information, please see attached the course brochure and application guidance.
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and ready to take the next step in your career, please apply to both North Kent Mind and the University today! These are funded training places with limited availability, and applications will be considered as they are received. Early application is strongly encouraged!
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
Applicants must:
1. Apply to North Kent Mind for the trainee post.
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Both applications must be successful for a place to be confirmed.