Therapeutic Lead – Children’s Residential (Trauma)

Sgscare; Oldham; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral programme

Job summary

sgscare in Oldham is seeking a Therapeutic Lead / Therapist to support one child with complex trauma in a residential setting. This in-person, permanent role is up to 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to fit service needs.

You will deliver individual therapy, complete assessments and care plans, coach staff in DDP and PACE, and contribute to therapeutic training and multi-agency collaboration to promote lasting healing.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy or related therapeutic discipline.
• Current BACP or UKCP registration/accreditation (or equivalent).
• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional indemnity insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual therapeutic sessions with the child.
• Complete clinical assessments, formulations and therapeutic care plans.
• Lead formulation and reflective practice meetings.
• Coach and mentor residential staff in DDP and PACE-informed practice.
• Deliver training on attachment, developmental trauma and therapeutic parenting.
• Support the Registered Manager with therapeutic planning and behavioural strategies.
• Work collaboratively with Local Authorities, CAMHS and other professionals.
• Create a psychologically safe environment for children and staff.
• Monitor therapeutic progress and adapt interventions as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Attachment theory

Therapeutic parenting

Education

Diploma or Degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy or related therapeutic discipline

BACP or UKCP registration/accreditation

Job description

sgscare in Oldham is seeking a Therapeutic Lead / Therapist to support one child with complex trauma in a residential setting. This in-person, permanent role is up to 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to fit service needs.

You will deliver individual therapy, complete assessments and care plans, coach staff in DDP and PACE, and contribute to therapeutic training and multi-agency collaboration to promote lasting healing.