Children and Young Persons Therapist

Change Grow Live; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organisation is seeking a qualified therapist passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. This part-time position involves supporting the delivery of therapeutic services across West Sussex. Applicants must have a Level 4 counselling qualification and be registered with a recognized professional body. Extensive travel is required, and the role offers various benefits including flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be registered or accredited with BACP or equivalent professional body.
• Experience working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of therapeutic services to children.
• Work with schools and community venues to provide interventions.
• Maintain safety and best safeguarding practices.

Skills

Counselling skills

Therapeutic skills

Communication skills

Education

Counselling or psychotherapy qualification, minimum Level 4

Job description

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people? Do you want to make a difference? We are looking to appoint a qualified therapist who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children and young people they work with, to join our service providing play/arts-based therapy and counselling for children and young people affected by parental substance use.

Location

Our drug and alcohol support services are delivered across West Sussex (base for this post therefore tbc). This role requires extensive travel across West Sussex.

Hours and Salary

Part Time Hours: 22.5 hours / 3 days per week.
Full Time Salary Range: £33,175.56 – £35,220.59 (broadly £33,175.56 – £35,220.59, pro‑rata for part‑time). For full‑time roles the hours are 37.5 per week.

Qualifications

You will have a counselling or psychotherapy qualification, minimum Level 4, from a recognised training provider. You will also be registered or accredited with BACP, or an equivalent professional body such as PTUK, UKCP or BAAT.

Duties

Your duties will include supporting the delivery of an effective and comprehensive therapeutic service to children; having regard for those who are most at risk and the needs and expectations of partners and stakeholders. Working in schools and colleges during term time and in community venues during school holidays, you will provide tailored interventions and support under the supervision of CGL’s 11‑point group clinical supervision system. You will also support the emotional wellbeing of under‑18s through a project that utilises shared locations and relationships with other providers, whilst maintaining safety and best safeguarding practices as outlined by CGL.

Benefits

• Working within a friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each year’s service up to 30 days
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which includes support with Debt & Financial Management, Legal and Tax Advice, Family Care, Everyday Matters, Short Term Counselling and Emotional Support
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, eating out, holidays, etc.

Contact

Contact [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Application Information

Closing date: Friday November 7th.
Competency interview: in person in Worthing November (date to be confirmed).
Values‑based interview: remotely via Microsoft Teams November (date to be confirmed).

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time‑limited visas, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Disability Statement: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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