Therapist

The Witherslack Group; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in North East England seeks a Therapist to join their team. You'll provide therapeutic support in a multi-disciplinary environment to enhance young people’s lives. The role requires being an accredited Counsellor, with a strong understanding of child development and genuine care for youths. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Clinical development programme

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Qualifications for membership of BACP or a similar professional body.
• Desirable mental health or therapeutic intervention qualifications.
• Ability to connect with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and residential colleagues in providing therapeutic environments.
• Offer individualized interventions based on assessment.
• Assess young people's mental health and recommend interventions.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Empathy

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Education

Accredited Counsellor

Job description

Therapist

Location: Willington, Durham, UK, DL15 0

Application Deadline: 2025-12-14

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

Overview

Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. This role is based at The Grange Learning Centre, 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 children\'s 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.

Responsibilities

• As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, support educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments.
• Based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.
• Assess young people\'s mental health and recommend appropriate interventions in a personalised care plan.
• Build rapport to deliver effective counselling and provide feedback on progress.

What We Do for You

We know you\'re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package. You\'ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people with:

• Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Clinical Development: A leading programme of clinical learning and development
• Flexible benefits: Options to increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: Reimbursement for opticians or dentist appointments
• Beautiful working environments: Access to high-quality facilities
• Recommend a friend scheme: £1,000 bonus for every referral

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. You\'ll be supported with 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• Well versed in child development and able to connect with young people.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• Genuine care for our young people and colleagues; honesty and empathy are essential.

Interested in Joining Us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and that they truly belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are an inclusive employer and support adjustments through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

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.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. 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.