Therapist

Witherslack Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education and care provider in Hinckley is seeking a part-time qualified professional to support children with complex needs. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide therapeutic living and learning environments. Candidates should have experience working with young people, be well-organized, and possess strong communication skills. The role offers significant professional development, 35 days of holiday, and various employee benefits. Commitment to safeguarding and equality is essential.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Full induction and on-the-job training

Clinical Development program

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover

High-street discounts

Beautiful working environments

Recommend a friend scheme with bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified professional or accredited Counsellor with eligibility for BACP membership.
• Well versed in child development and connecting with young people.
• Highly organized and ready to take initiative.
• Honesty and empathy for young people and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and residential colleagues in providing therapeutic environments.
• Assess young people's mental health and recommend interventions.
• Deliver effective counseling based on building rapport.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Time Management

Acute Care

Speech Therapy

Assistive Technologies

Autism Experience

Pediatrics Experience

Home Care

Patient Service Experience

Education

Membership of BACP or a similar professional body

Job description

Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people so we celebrate the little things.

Get out what you put in

This role is based at one of our 3‑bed childrens homes in Hinckley. You will be working with the MDTs in attached schools which are currently Hinckley House School and Dovetree School. This role is 2‑days‑per‑week.

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined‑up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and childrens homes we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma neuro‑developmental conditions and special educational needs.

As part of a multi‑disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and based on clinical assessment and formulation offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. You’ll also be assessing our young people’s mental health and recommend appropriate interventions in a personalised care plan. Building rapport is key by doing this you’ll be able to deliver effective counselling and feedback on progress.

What we do for you

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG so you’ll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1000 bonus every time

Bring your whole self to work

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support resource and platform for you to do great things. You’ll benefit from supervision a clinical development programme and access to a 220 strong team of multi‑disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Here’s a few things we need from you:

• As a qualified professional (or accredited Counsellor) you’ll be eligible for membership of BACP or a similar professional body (additional mental health or therapeutic intervention qualifications would be desirable)
• You’ll be well versed in child development and good at connecting with young people
• You’re also highly organised and ready to take initiative
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must

Interested in joining us

At Witherslack Group inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference – especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification please click here.

To view our ex‑offenders policy please click here.

To view our Child Protection Policy please visit the Parents and Carers section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Time Management
• Acute Care
• HTTPS
• Speech Therapy
• Assistive Technologies
• Autism Experience
• Pediatrics Experience
• Home Care
• Interpretation
• Patient Service Experience
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Part‑Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 43453 - 52493