Psychological Therapist - CYP residential/LAC

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in children's psychological therapies is seeking a Psychological Therapist to work from home, with travel required to Hitchin and Bedford. This permanent role involves working with external organizations to provide assessments, consultations, and therapeutic input, contributing to a center of excellence in developmental trauma and attachment. Opportunities to develop and lead therapy services are available, making this a rewarding role for passionate professionals.

Benefits

Referral bonus offered

Support with CV writing and interview preparation

Qualifications

• Experience in child and young people (CYP) residential services essential.
• Must hold relevant professional accreditation.
• Ability to lead and develop therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with schools and educational settings.
• Providing therapeutic input and assessments.
• Leading the development of therapy services.

Skills

Experience working with CYP residential/LAC services

Therapeutic assessment

Consultation with external organizations

Education

Registration/accreditation with relevant governing body

Job description

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Psychological Therapist - CYP residential/LAC, colchester

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Client:

Shire

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to work from home with travel required to Hitchin and Bedford.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, some direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop and lead this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment. A large proportion of this role will be working from home.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Experience required:

Those applying will have experience of working CYP residential/ LAC services and systems working. Registration/accreditation with the relevant governing body is mandatory.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent 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.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

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