Creative Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in children's care is seeking clinicians to support young lives in a positive, multidisciplinary environment. This role includes creating therapeutic environments within local children's homes and engaging with young people through personalized care plans. With excellent benefits and opportunities for clinical development, this role is ideal for dedicated professionals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Opportunities for clinical development and career growth

Flexible benefits including life insurance options

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs

Medical coverage for opticians and dentists

High-street discounts

Modern working environments with excellent facilities

Referral scheme offering £1,000 bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified professionals or accredited counselors eligible for BACP membership or similar.
• Knowledge of child development is essential.
• Ability to connect effectively with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and residential staff to create therapeutic environments.
• Provide individual interventions and assess mental health.
• Develop personalized care plans.

Skills

Honesty

Empathy

Organizational skills

Initiative

Knowledge of child development

Ability to connect with young people

Education

Qualified professional or accredited counselor eligible for BACP membership

Job description

£42,187 - £50,964 + excellent benefits

Our clinicians are fulfilled by making positive changes in young people's lives, celebrating small victories along the way.

This role is based across two local children's homes in Rugby, working full-time.

The homes are connected to two local schools (Avon Park & Dovetree School), which have on-site clinical teams providing occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, and psychology. We have a dedicated Assistant Psychologist for the homes.

As part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, you will support educational and residential staff to create therapeutic environments, provide individual interventions, assess mental health, and develop personalized care plans. Building rapport with young people is essential for effective counseling and feedback.

What we offer you

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Opportunities for clinical development and career growth
• Flexible benefits, including options to adjust cover such as life insurance
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
• Medical coverage for services like opticians and dentists, plus high-street discounts
• Modern working environments with excellent facilities
• A referral scheme offering a £1,000 bonus per successful referral

Bring your whole self to work

This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives. You will receive supervision, clinical development, and be part of a 220+ multidisciplinary team. We require:

• Qualified professionals or accredited counselors eligible for BACP membership or similar
• Knowledge of child development and ability to connect with young people
• Organizational skills and initiative
• Honesty and empathy

Join us

We are committed to inclusion, respecting diversity, and creating a welcoming environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and support adjustments during recruitment and employment.

The Witherslack Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more details, please see our full job description, ex-offenders policy, and Child Protection Policy via the provided links.