Lead Therapeutic Practitioner - MyST

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Therapeutic Practitioner to join their MyST community team, providing therapeutic support to vulnerable looked-after children with complex needs. The role involves collaboration across agencies and a commitment to creative practice and high-quality support. Candidates must have experience in therapeutic care and access to a vehicle for work. The position requires flexibility to work out of hours on a rota basis.

Benefits

High-quality clinical supervision

Regular training and development opportunities

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with looked-after children with complex emotional and mental health needs.
• Ability to engage children and families in the therapeutic process.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Blaenau Gwent MyST community team.
• Provide therapeutic care to vulnerable looked-after children.
• Work across agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people.

Skills

Creative practice

Collaboration across agencies

Therapeutic training

Ability to work out of hours

Job description

Do you want to make a direct difference to the lives of children and young people with complex lives and multiple needs living within a residential care setting?

Do you enjoy working in partnership, across agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people and their families?

We are recruiting a Lead Therapeutic Practitioner for our Blaenau Gwent MyST community team to support our work alongside the Blaenau Gwent Residential Team.

About MyST

MyST is a therapeutic service for looked‑after children who are at risk of being placed in out‑of‑area residential or institutional care due to their complex emotional and mental health needs. It is a well‑established, experienced and high‑performing multi‑disciplinary team, providing excellent mental health and therapeutic care to some of Blaenau Gwent’s most vulnerable looked‑after children. You will also be a part of our Regional, Gwent‑wide MyST Programme.

What We Offer

MyST can provide you with:

• Opportunities to practice creatively
• High‑quality support and management/clinical supervision
• Regular therapeutic training and development
• The chance to work as part of an exciting service and make a real difference to the lives of looked‑after children and their families

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre‑employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

Ability to work out of hours on call on a rota basis is an essential requirement of this role.

For information on the re‑employment and re‑engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

Want to ask us a question? For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Eirian Teague, Therapeutic Practice Manager or Jennie Welham, Regional Programme Director on 01495 764680.

Closing Date: 19th December 2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 8th January 2026