Therapist - SEND School Clinician & Development

Witherslack Group; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Clinical development

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Discounts

Beautiful facilities

Friend referral bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group, based at Felden Hall School in Hemel Hempstead, seeks a qualified counsellor to support children with complex needs within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess mental health, formulate interventions, and deliver personalised care that enhances learning and wellbeing.

You’ll join a supportive environment offering clinical development, supervision, and flexible benefits as part of a wider education and care portfolio for young people with special educational needs.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Support educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments.
• Offer individualised interventions and engagement based on clinical assessment and formulation.
• Assess mental health and recommend appropriate interventions in personalised care plans.
• Build rapport to deliver effective counselling and feedback on progress.

Skills

Counselling

Child engagement

Empathy

Organisation

Education

Qualified professional or accredited Counsellor

Job description

Witherslack Group, based at Felden Hall School in Hemel Hempstead, seeks a qualified counsellor to support children with complex needs within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess mental health, formulate interventions, and deliver personalised care that enhances learning and wellbeing.

You’ll join a supportive environment offering clinical development, supervision, and flexible benefits as part of a wider education and care portfolio for young people with special educational needs.