Trauma-Informed Child Therapist - Hybrid, Regional Travel

Keys; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Keys seeks a compassionate therapist to join our Clinical Team in Berkshire or Basingstoke. You will deliver direct and indirect therapeutic support to children and young people in residential services, embedding trauma-informed, child-centered care and collaborating with care teams to meet emotional and psychological needs.

The role requires accreditation, HCPC/UKCP/BACP registration, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant accredited qualification in therapeutic approach (e.g. Masters in Art Therapy)
• Essential: Professional registration with HCPC, UKCP, or BACP
• Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Desirable: 1+ year post-qualification experience
• Desirable: Experience with care-experienced children and teams around children

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions for young people and provide guidance to regional teams.
• Apply the Keys Connect clinical model to assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based plans.
• Offer therapeutic insight to support operational decisions with psychologists and therapists across the region.
• Deliver training on therapeutic approaches, trauma, attachment, recovery and related subjects.
• Contribute a therapeutic perspective to service planning and improvement projects.
• Build partnerships with Local Authorities, the NHS and external agencies.
• Travel as required to meet role needs.

Education

Masters in Art Therapy

Job description

Keys seeks a compassionate therapist to join our Clinical Team in Berkshire or Basingstoke. You will deliver direct and indirect therapeutic support to children and young people in residential services, embedding trauma-informed, child-centered care and collaborating with care teams to meet emotional and psychological needs.

The role requires accreditation, HCPC/UKCP/BACP registration, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel within the region.