Psychological Therapist – looked after children

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to work within a CYP learning disability residential home in Wolverhampton.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be delivering a comprehensive therapeutic service to children and young people in a residential setting. The post holder will complete therapeutic care planning, and deliver assessments, formulations and bespoke interventions.

You will predominantly support staff in therapeutic practice to develop better understanding, alongside delivering reflective groups with carers and managers.

The successful candidate will also help with completing the Social and Emotional Welfare (SEW) Assessment on young people, develop the therapeutic community, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time, 37.5 hours per week
(Working hours are 4 days, 09:00-17:00 and one shift of 12:00-20:00 during the week.)

Salary – £28,875 – £39,900 FTE, DOE

Experience required:

Those applying will have a relevant therapeutic qualification, and a minimum of 2* years experience working with looked after children and young people , alongside complex/developmental trauma. *

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

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