Working at Oakdale.
At Oakdale, a leading private mental health service provider, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re more than a team – we’re a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to delivering excellence in mental health care, case management, and service development.
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Current vacancies.
At Oakdale, we’re not just offering jobs, we’re offering careers where you can thrive, grow, and make a real impact. If you want to join a team that values your contribution, celebrates your success, and genuinely cares about your wellbeing, you’re in the right place.
Your skills, ideas, and energy have a place here. Oakdale is where you can thrive, grow, and make a difference every single day. Ready to take the next step? Browse our current opportunities and see where your talent can take you.
Why you'll love working here.
Here, you’re more than a job title – you’re part of a people-first culture that celebrates your ideas, rewards your achievements, and supports your growth. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers, perks, and a workplace where collaboration, innovation, and respect guide everything we do.
Our benefits.
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to do your best work.
Time to recharge
You’ll have up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), plus flexible working from day one. This gives you the freedom to balance life and work in a way that feels natural, helping you rest well and return feeling refreshed.
Health & wellbeing
Your wellbeing comes first. Simplyhealth gives you 24/7 GP access, counselling and helpful discounts. You also get reduced-cost ADHD or Autism assessments, plus free flu vaccines and eye tests, supporting your health every day.
Financial security & perks
We offer an enhanced, matched pension and simple ways to save on tech, cycling and electric vehicles. Our discount scheme supports everyday spending, and enhanced sick pay is there to help you when life takes an unexpected turn.
Growth & development
You’ll have time and support to grow. Protected CPD hours, a dedicated budget and our annual away day help you develop with confidence. We also cover registration fees for eligible clinical roles, guiding you forward in your career.
Tools to help you shine
We make sure you’ve got everything you need to do your role well. That includes a fully equipped home office setup — your laptop, monitor, keyboard and all the extras needed to work comfortably and confidently.
Our team.
Our team is diverse, dynamic, and driven by a shared purpose: delivering excellence while having fun along the way. Every member brings something unique, shaping Oakdale into the thriving, people-first company it is today.
You can meet some of our team on the links below:
Here's what some of our team said...
“Working at Oakdale has been so rewarding — I’ve had the chance to take on a wide variety of opportunities and have felt fully supported in my professional growth and development.”
Dr Jessica Guilding,
Senior Clinical Psychologist
“I'm so grateful to have found my career at Oakdale, and to work with such talented and supportive people!”
Amy Troughton,
Operations Support Manager
"I value being part of Oakdale’s warm and supportive team, where there are opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to meaningful work."
Ella Scaife,
Governance Coordinator
Insights from our 2025 staff survey.
Our people make Oakdale. Here’s what they told us.
Leadership
96% feel valued and supported by their line managers.
Pay & reward
88% are satisfied with their
pay and benefits.
Collaboration
94% say their teams work
well together.
Become an affiliated therapist.
Alongside employed roles, we partner with skilled therapists to deliver high-quality care in person or online. You choose your client focus — children, adults, families, or specialist groups
Associate practitioners.
Work independently while staying connected to our team. As a self-employed associate, you’ll receive Oakdale referrals and benefit from case management support, MDT collaboration, peer networks, and CPD opportunities.
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Freelance therapists.
Continue running your own practice with our backing. We manage referrals, triage, and quality assurance, and provide secure record-keeping and CPD resources — giving you a strong network and steady flow of clients.
If you’re an experienced therapist who values autonomy, impact, and clinical excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Send us your CV/expression of interest today to hr@oakdalecentre.org