Therapist

Description:

Role: Therapist - School

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: £52500 per annum + excellent benefits

Full Time

A specialist education and care provider is seeking a qualified Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary clinical team supporting children and young people with complex emotional, developmental, and educational needs.

This role is based within a fully integrated therapeutic education and care setting in the South West, providing wraparound support to young people throughout the year. The service combines education, therapy, and residential care to help children and young people build resilience, develop emotionally, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.

The Role

Working closely with education and residential care teams, you will provide therapeutic support within a clinically informed environment for young people presenting with a range of needs including:

Developmental trauma
Neurodevelopmental conditions
Social, emotional and mental health needs
Special educational needs

You will be responsible for assessing mental health needs, developing personalised therapeutic support plans, and delivering effective interventions tailored to individual young people.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting therapeutic and mental health assessments
Delivering counselling and therapeutic interventions
Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
Developing personalised care and support plans
Monitoring and reviewing progress
Collaborating with education and care colleagues to create supportive environments
Contributing to multi-disciplinary planning and intervention strategies

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should:

Hold a recognised therapeutic qualification or accredited counselling qualification
Be eligible for membership with the BACP or a similar professional body
Have experience working with children and young people
Demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and mental health
Be able to engage effectively with young people presenting with complex needs
Be organised, proactive, and able to work independently and within a team
Show empathy, professionalism, and strong communication skills

Additional therapeutic or mental health intervention qualifications would be advantageous.

Benefits

The organisation offers an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary
35 days annual leave including bank holidays
Full induction and ongoing training
Clinical development and CPD opportunities
Flexible benefits scheme
Healthcare cashback plan
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Referral bonus scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a Therapist looking to work within a highly supportive and therapeutic environment where they can make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.

To apply, contact Jamie Carroll on (phone number removed) or email

@INDKAR