Trauma-Informed Child Therapist (Residential CAMHS)

The Cambian Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking a dedicated Psychotherapist/Therapist to join our Complex Trauma Service housing team across Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, and Walsall, with occasional travel to Tamworth. You will deliver trauma-informed therapy to children aged 5–12 within residential homes, providing direct therapy and staff consultation.

We offer substantial training and career progression within the UK’s leading provider of specialist services for children in residential care, education, and mental

Qualifications

• A child-centered therapist with a passion for enabling children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience as a qualified therapist working with children and young people.
• Registered with the relevant professional bodies (e.g., BACP, HCPC).
• Strong teamwork, communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Experience within CAMHS or Looked After Children services, preferably in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed therapy for children and young people.
• Offer staff training, consultation, and direct therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support staff to develop positive relationships and the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Deliver individual therapy using evidence-based approaches and document outcomes.

Skills

Trauma-informed therapy

CAMHS experience

Team collaboration

Education

BACP registration

HCPC registration

Job description

The Cambian Group is seeking a dedicated Psychotherapist/Therapist to join our Complex Trauma Service housing team across Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, and Walsall, with occasional travel to Tamworth. You will deliver trauma-informed therapy to children aged 5–12 within residential homes, providing direct therapy and staff consultation.

We offer substantial training and career progression within the UK’s leading provider of specialist services for children in residential care, education, and mental