Therapist

SWAAY Child & Adolescent Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A child and adolescent mental health organization in Wokingham is seeking a part-time Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will develop therapeutic programs for vulnerable young people and conduct individual therapy sessions. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Supervision from experienced therapists

Attendance at CPD events

Qualifications

• Qualified Therapist with experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of developing therapeutic programs for individuals and groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual therapy programmes for young people based on assessments.
• Conduct individual therapy sessions with young people.
• Assist in the evaluation of group work programmes.

Skills

Experience working with children

CBT

Psychotherapy

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

Education

Qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Advert

Therapist

Part time – Pro rata £30,000 - £35,000

Wokingham

Overview

Are you a qualified Therapist looking to change the lives of young vulnerable people? We are looking for a Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team! As a Therapist at Swaay, you will predominantly work from our office in Wokingham but will also travel between our school and homes within the Bracknell, Reading and Farnborough areas, developing therapeutic programmes in both group and individual settings.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a qualification in a discipline relevant to working with children, such as CBT, Psychotherapy, DDP, and experience working with children and young people with complex needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop individual therapy programmes for young people on case load based on assessments and case notes under the supervision of experienced psychologists and practitioners.
• Conduct individual therapy with young people residing at SWAAY.
• Form part of the core group for each young person on case load.
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of group work programmes, using evidence‑based practice.
• Assist with day‑to‑day administration tasks.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings relating to the young people and work closely with other staff members to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to maintain a focused therapeutic placement.
• Present and provide training at other agencies and at national and international conferences.

Benefits

• A full induction to the organisation will be provided.
• Manage a small caseload of approximately 5‑6 young people, allowing you to provide catered support.
• Opportunities to attend both internal and external CPD events.
• Supervisions with an experienced member of the therapy team.
• Opportunities to contribute/support in exciting research projects.
• Gain invaluable experience within a multidisciplinary team (Forensic Psychology, Play Therapy, Therapeutic Counselling, CBT and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy).
• Professional development in a company widely recognised for the excellent therapeutic services we offer.
• Flexible hours that allow you autonomy in your work.

About us

For over 30 years, we have been committed to providing specialised, high‑quality residential care, education and therapy for young males, aged 11‑18, with developmental trauma and attachment difficulties who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. We work to reduce the risk our young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them to manage their physical and behavioural difficulties, so they can leave their past traumas behind, build healthy relationships and lead responsible and rewarding adult lives.

Contact

For more information about this position, please contact Summer Whittaker at [e-mail].

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and a health check.

SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual’s uniqueness.