Trauma-Informed Child Therapist — Hybrid + Travel

Keys Children; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Keys Children is seeking a Therapist to join their hybrid team in Peterborough. You will deliver therapeutic support to children and young people in residential services, embedding trauma-informed, child-centered practices across care teams.

The role requires an accredited therapeutic qualification (e.g. Art Therapy), HCPC/UKCP/BACP registration, and a full UK driving licence with own vehicle. DBS clearance is necessary, and travel to regional services is expected.

Qualifications

• Essential: Accredited qualification in therapeutic approach (e.g. Masters in Art Therapy)
• Essential: Professional registration with appropriate body (HCPC/UKCP/BACP)
• Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions for young people and provide specialist consultation and guidance to regional teams.
• Apply and promote the Keys Connect clinical model, supporting assessment, formulation, and delivery of evidence-based therapeutic plans.
• Offer therapeutic insight on referred children to support operational decision-making and collaborate with psychologists and therapists across the region.
• Deliver training and upskilling sessions on therapeutic approaches, trauma, attachment, recovery, and other relevant subjects within professional scope.
• Contribute a therapeutic perspective to service planning, development, clinical meetings, and service improvement projects.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with Local Authorities, the NHS, and other external agencies.
• Stay up to date with current research, support outcome measure administration, and contribute to approved research initiatives.
• Engage in supervision and continuing professional development
• Maintain accurate records, support data collection, and ensure compliance with ethical standards, professional guidelines, and organisational policies.
• Remain vigilant to safeguarding concerns, reporting issues appropriately and in line with policy.
• Travel as required to meet the needs of the role.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Masters in Art Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Keys Children is seeking a Therapist to join their hybrid team in Peterborough. You will deliver therapeutic support to children and young people in residential services, embedding trauma-informed, child-centered practices across care teams.

The role requires an accredited therapeutic qualification (e.g. Art Therapy), HCPC/UKCP/BACP registration, and a full UK driving licence with own vehicle. DBS clearance is necessary, and travel to regional services is expected.