Children & Young People's Therapist - Billingham, United Kingdom - ABC Counselling , Play Therapy & Family Solutions CIC

Description

Job Title:
Full Time Children & Young People's Therapist

Full time (37.5 hours) £25,000 - £28,000

Due to an expansion of our therapeutic services, we are looking to appoint a full time Children & Young People's Therapist to join our team of qualified and experienced therapists.

The successful applicant must have a passion for working with children, young people and families within local school, social care, community and multi-agency settings.

Successful applicants must be enthusiastic, empathic, and committed in supporting and empowering children, young people and families.

They will be qualified to minimum Diploma level therapy qualification and have a minimum of 200 face to face client hours.

Applicants must be a member of a professional body, e.g. BACP, UKCP, PTUK, BAPT and will be either accredited or working towards accreditation.

A commitment to safeguarding, strength-based practice and empowerment are essential.

Applicants will demonstrate the ability to engage with children, young people, families and professionals as well as have a good understanding of child development, attachment needs and the impact of trauma
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Applicants will use a range of evidence-based interventions to measure the progress and impact of therapy.





CLOSING DATE:
Sunday 17th March 2024
For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Lowe on


About ABC

ABC really values its team members and offers excellent training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service alongside a 3% contributory pension scheme.

This post will be based in Billingham and the postholder will work across various locations in Tees Valley.

ABC is committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery.

ABC follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and team members must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of clients.

• Exercise autonomous professional responsibility to work professionally and safely with children and young people referred to ABC services
• Identify and report Safeguarding/Child Protection concerns to Line Manager at the earliest opportunity
• To adhere to ABC Safeguarding & Child Protection policy.
• Access supervision in line with professional standards set by the appropriate professional body.
• Support ABC volunteers and peer mentors in their role
• Accept and gatekeep referrals via agreed protocols
• Assess clients for suitability for counselling, play therapy and other psychological interventions.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families.
• Utilise highly developed communication skills in working with children, young people, families and partner agencies in order to fully understand presenting issues pertaining to therapeutic need.
• Work collaboratively in achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and families, across a wide range of partners and supporting agencies.
• Produce informative formulation plans and progress reports that provide a professional standing for work and outcomes being achieved.
• Positively represent ABC at multiagency meetings and forums.
• Meet all data protection and organisational requirements relating to the collection and use of sensitive data, including the secure usage and storage client and company Information.
• Keep clear and coherent records of all clinical activity in line with ethical practice standards.
• Work closely with ABC Directors and managers, ensuring appropriate feedback is given, or guidance is sought in order to deliver services to the best of our abilities.
• Successfully liaise with partner agencies to provide a 'team around the child/family' approach for children and young people.
• Adhere to the standards of practice according to ABC Counselling, Play Therapy & Family Solutions CIC, and the professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BACP, UKCP, PTUK).
• Ensure that client confidentiality (within the limits of Safeguarding) is protected.
• Consider Gillick competence in maintaining client confidentiality where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with developments in the spheres of therapy to inform good practice.
• Attend regular line management/peer supervision meetings, ensuring clear professional objectives are met.
• Work in the best interests of children and young people, seeking guidance and support when necessary.
• Work safely with young people and families in therapeutic settings, making reasonable adjustments to maximise access and minimise risk to self and others
• Work across a wide range of therapeutic needs e.g. low, medium and complex, using supervision and support appropriately to reflect on casework and practice.
• Plan and deliver individual and group therapeutic activities that are inclusive and meaningful.
• Formulate and provide high quality written reports.
• Evidence and record therapy outcomes using recognised clinical an