Jobs
>
Mansfield

    Child Therapist/ Counsellor - Mansfield, United Kingdom - ABL Health Ltd

    ABL Health Ltd
    ABL Health Ltd Mansfield, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    You will be the ChildTherapist for the Specialist Weight Management Service in Nottinghamshire.

    The service aims to empowerindividuals and communities towards a healthier future by promoting healthawareness. The Child Therapistintegrates psychological theory with therapeutic techniques to help peopleovercome and deal with problematic life events and mental health issues. They engage people and their communities tohelp identify barriers whilst empowering them to overcome these.

    The role isdesigned to support children and young people in various settings, face to-face,community-based, digital and via telephone.

    The role involves theassessment of clients referred and the provision of child therapy sessions.

    The role includesensuring the therapeutic support provides a clear, evidence-based, effectiveand consistent service for all clients.

    The rolewill continuously develop methods and resources that result inimproved/effective wellbeing and behaviours for all ages..

    Main duties of the job

    This post will work under the line management of the Head of Servicewith clinical supervision from the Divisional therapist lead. The role providestherapeutic interventions to children and young people accessing specialistweight management programmes.

    About us

    ABL Health, aims to providehigh-quality, evidence-based nutritional care that is clinically andcost-effective. The service works with various health professionals, partnerdepartments and organisations, including GP practices and other communityservices.

    You will join a new teamcomprising a Head of Service, nutritionists, therapists, exercise specialistsand administrators. The post holder willwork within the wider MDT of GPs, psychologists, dietitians, nutritionist,exercise specialists and healthy lifestyle advisors to provide administrationsupport and oversee the single point of access.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Key responsibilities will be:

    To work effectively andcollaboratively to ensure the successful operation of therapeutic provisionwithin the service. This involves working at different locations to provideinterventions to children and young people.

    To be a part of amulti-disciplinary assessment (MDA) team. To facilitate psychological and riskassessments to aid the development of client/family formulations and carepathways.

    Support children to discuss andwork through highly complex, sensitive and personal information related totheir presentation. This will include deconstruction of current interactionalpatterns of behaviour and meaning around obesity issues and complexrelationships, creating methods for client centred analysis of change, aided bythe use of assessment tools.

    To prepare and participatein peer supervisions and case reviews with other therapists regularly acrossthe organisation.

    Maintain accurate anddetailed case notes and client records utilising digital systems and databases.

    To attend team meetings and contribute to agendas anddiscussions. Prepare fully in accordancewith service for Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) and complete relevantpaperwork (such as MDT proformas), updating client records as appropriate.

    To provide effective individual child interventions, with the aimof helping clients prepare to engage in the specialist weight management programmeand/or physical activity interventions.

    To provide systemic child therapy, employing methods based uponevidence. To work in ways which aresensitive to and appropriate for the needs of children from a wide range ofracial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

    To contribute knowledge, skills and ideas withthe aim of optimising the outcomes of the specialist weight managementprogramme and/or physical activity interventions within the limits of onestrained role capacity and competency.

    To participate in multiagency meetings as appropriate, childprotection case conferences and reviews, etc. providing professional advice onindividual care programme planning and other clinical matters as necessary.

    The post holder will be expected to prioritise own workload andensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice andthat of others.

    To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for allaspects of own work, including the management of patients/service users in yourcare.

    To undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations.

    To read relevant current literature and stayup-to-date with developments and initiatives in psychological and familytherapy for obesity treatment.

    To have suitable external supervisionarrangements with a qualified approved supervisor.

    Skills andCompetencies Required

    Be an experiencedtherapist in a community health environment, assisting and delivering supportto children and young people.

    Experienceof working with diverse communities within varied cultural environments

    Adept in communication ; A strongcommunicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience.

    Qualitydriven ; younaturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them.

    Value and remain open to new ideas andperspectives.

    Person Specification

    Skills and Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of professional bodies ethical code of conduct.
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy core concepts and behaviour change models.
  • Experience of working with behaviour change client group or similar.
  • Good communication and facilitation skills.
  • Administration and skills relating to psychological assessments, psychometrics and risk assessments.
  • IT skills for administrative tasks and good time management.

    • Desirable

  • Skills and knowledge of working with issues relating to weight management.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and information governance practices.

    • Job Specific Requirements

    Essential

  • The ability to travel independently across Oldham, Stockport and as required to ABL Health HQ in Greater Manchester.
  • Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need, including some evening and occasional weekend work.

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • A relevant professional qualification at degree level in social work, nursing, psychology, or other relevant field, professional counselling qualification/or IAPT or similar, play therapy or integrative psychotherapy.
  • Able to work in a therapeutic way that responds to a clients needs, including a knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy or behavioural approaches.
  • Registered accredited member of a professional body (such as AFT, BABCP, BPS, BACP, UKCP).

    • Desirable

  • CBT qualification or counselling equivalent.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of delivering child and young persons therapeutic interventions.
  • Experience of facilitating psychological assessments and formulating.

    • Desirable

  • More than 2 years, post qualifying, experience of delivering child and young person interventions.
  • ABL Health Ltd

    Child Therapist/ Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    ABL Health Ltd Mansfield, United Kingdom

    **Key responsibilities will be**: To work effectively and collaboratively to ensure the successful operation of therapeutic provision within the service. This involves working at different locations to provide interventions to children and young people. To be a part of a multi-di ...

  • NW Counselling Hub CIC

    Counsellor/therapist

    2 weeks ago

    NW Counselling Hub CIC Lincoln, United Kingdom

    **Company description** · Counselling agency based in Lincolnshire, Community Interest Company. Providing counselling for children, young people, adults, couples and families. · - **Community Interest Company**_ · As a Community Interest Company, we know we need to give back to t ...

  • Tonic Healthcare

    Child Therapist

    1 week ago

    Tonic Healthcare Mansfield, United Kingdom Full time

    Child Therapist / Counsellor (Part time). Mansfield / Nottingham / Nottinghamshire. Part-time 18.75 hours per week. Health, Wellbeing, Public Health. HYBRID WORKINGThis is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled, passionate therapist / counsellor to work with children who have been ...

  • Tonic Healthcare

    Child Therapist

    1 week ago

    Tonic Healthcare Mansfield, United Kingdom Permanent, Part time

    Child Therapist / Counsellor (Part time). Mansfield / Nottingham / Nottinghamshire. Part-time 18.75 hours per week. Health, Wellbeing, Public Health. HYBRID WORKING · This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled, passionate therapist / counsellor to work with children who have b ...

  • Supply Teach Ltd

    Psychology Graduate

    3 weeks ago

    Supply Teach Ltd Kimberley, United Kingdom

    Supply Teach are looking for psychology graduate teaching assistants for a multiple SEN schools in Derby and Derbyshire offering full and part time role starting in September for the new academic year. · We are particularly interested in those who are looking towards a career as ...

  • Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

    Speech and Language Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Chesterfield, United Kingdom

    We have an exciting new post for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service works with clients with a learning disability and covers the beautiful North Derbyshire area. This post will include community and day centre visits as w ...

  • Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

    Qualified Cbt Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Rotherham, United Kingdom

    The Rotherham IAPT Service is looking to recruit a number of High Intensity Therapists. The service continues to expand in line with national access rate targets and this recruitment forms part of a wider pattern of expansion. · The Rotherham IAPT Service operates across Rotherha ...

  • Derwent Rural Counselling Service

    Pre-accredited Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Derwent Rural Counselling Service North East Derbyshire, United Kingdom

    **_Introduction_** · Derwent Rural Counselling Service (DRCS) is a charity founded in 1989, offering psychological therapies to the population of Derbyshire. We are now the biggest provider of counselling in Derbyshire and operate as both a private service and a sub-contractor fo ...

  • Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

    Qualified Cbt Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Rotherham, United Kingdom

    The NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies Service is looking to recruit a Qualified High Intensity Therapist. · The Rotherham Talking Therapies Service operates across Rotherham working from a number of community venues and office bases. The team consists of Team Managers, a Clinical L ...

  • GSL Education

    Semh Teaching Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    GSL Education Dinnington, United Kingdom

    **Job Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant** · **Location: Dinnington** · **Start Date: ASAP** · **Salary: £80 - £100 per day** · **Contract Type: Full-Time** · Are you looking for a career where you can work with students who have significant learning difficulties? If so, **GSL Educati ...

  • Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC

    Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC Lincoln, United Kingdom

    Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC is looking for a Practitioner with both mental health and equine experience. The role involves working with adults and children 1:1 and in groups, supporting them to work towards better wellbeing. · As a not-for-profit organisation Hope M ...

  • GSL Education

    Sen Teaching Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    GSL Education Lincoln, United Kingdom

    **Job Role: SEN Teaching Assistant** · **Location: Lincoln** · **Start Date: May 2024 start** · **Salary: £80 - £90 per day** · **Contract Type: Part-time** · Are you looking for a career where you can work with students who have significant learning difficulties? If so, **GSL Ed ...

  • Vita Health Group

    Mental Health Trainer

    3 weeks ago

    Vita Health Group Doncaster, United Kingdom

    The Role: What you will do? · **The Role**: · Do you love to train others and have a background in Mental Health? · Do you have a level 4 Teaching Certificate? · We have a 12 month contract for a training opportunity in Yorkshire, covering Leeds, Doncaster, York and Wakefield whe ...

  • Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

    Iapt Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **The Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner will**: · Work within the IAPT service to offer high quality evidence-based interventions within the stepped care model for people with common mental health problems such as Anxiety and Depression. Whilst also incorporating the LT ...

  • Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

    High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom

    Do you have a passion for working with people who have experienced common mental health problems and a desire to change people's lives for the better? · If you have aspirations to develop and progress, our IAPT team is leading the way in providing excellent opportunities for trai ...

  • Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

    Qualified CBT Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Rotherham, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · The NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies Service is looking to recruit two Qualified High Intensity Therapist - one hours and one 35. · The Rotherham Talking Therapies Service operates across Rotherham working from a number of community venues and office bases. The team ...

  • GSL Education - Newcastle

    HLTA Primary SEN

    3 weeks ago

    GSL Education - Newcastle North Kesteven, United Kingdom

    Job Role: SEN HLTA (Primary)Location: Gateshead, Tyne and WearStart Date: ASAPSalary: £80 – £120 per dayContract Type: Full-TimeAre you looking for a career where you can work with students who have significant learning difficulties? If so, GSL Education can help. GSL Education i ...

  • The Rotherham Hospice

    Counsellor

    3 weeks ago

    The Rotherham Hospice Rotherham, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · Rotherham Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Counsellorto join our Patient & Family Support Team. · The Counsellor will play a crucial role in providing counselling andbereavement support to patients and their families, offering emotionalguidance an ...

  • GSL Education

    SEMH Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    GSL Education Sheffield, United Kingdom Full time

    Job Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant · Location: Hull · Start Date: September 2024 Start · Salary: £75 – £90 per day · Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent · Are you looking for a career where you can work with students who have significant learning difficulties? If so, GSL Education ...

  • GSL Education

    sen ta

    1 week ago

    GSL Education Chesterfield, United Kingdom Full time

    Job Role: SEN Teaching Assistant · Location: Chesterfield · Start Date: September 2024 start · Salary: £95 – £105 per day · Contract Type: Full-Time · Are you looking for a career where you can work with students who have significant learning difficulties? If so, GSL Education ca ...