Trauma-Informed Child Therapist — Residential Care

Cambian Group Plc; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a Psychotherapist/Therapist to join the Complex Trauma Service (CTS). You will provide trauma-informed therapy to children aged 5-12 in residential homes located in Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Walsall, with occasional travel to Tamworth.

You will work with staff via training, consultation, assessments and direct therapy, using approaches like DDP, PACE and Therapeutic Parenting, as part of a multidisciplinary team to support wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified therapist with children and young people.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (BACP/HCPC).
• Experience in CAMHS or Looked After Children settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed therapy to children and young people.
• Support staff through training, consultation, and direct therapy.
• Utilise approaches such as DDP, PACE and Therapeutic Parenting.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to improve wellbeing.

Skills

Child-centered

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Registered with BACP/HCPC

Qualified therapist for children and young people

Job description

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a Psychotherapist/Therapist to join the Complex Trauma Service (CTS). You will provide trauma-informed therapy to children aged 5-12 in residential homes located in Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Walsall, with occasional travel to Tamworth.

You will work with staff via training, consultation, assessments and direct therapy, using approaches like DDP, PACE and Therapeutic Parenting, as part of a multidisciplinary team to support wellbeing and development.