Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Practitioner

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Flexible working options

Training and development

Health and wellbeing support

Employee volunteering

Job summary

Southampton City Council is recruiting a permanent, full-time Therapeutic Practitioner to join a newly established therapeutic team within Children’s Services. You will provide therapeutic support, consultation and targeted interventions for children, young people and their families, shaping our therapeutic offer across the workforce.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, neuro-affirmative and relationship-based practice, working closely with social workers and NHS colleagues to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field or profession (e.g., social work, psychology, family therapy / systemic practice, counselling).
• Experience working directly with vulnerable children and families using therapeutic, relational or trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of child development, attachment, trauma and resilience with assessment and planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and contribute to formulations to help professionals understand needs of children and families.
• Undertake therapeutic assessments and deliver formulation-led interventions for emotional wellbeing, attachment, trauma recovery, stability and resilience.
• Develop therapeutic support in collaboration with social workers and partner services and contribute to service evaluation.

Skills

Therapeutic knowledge

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Analytical skills

Anti-racist practice

Education

Degree in social work/psychology

Systemic practice training

Counselling background

Job description

Southampton City Council is recruiting a permanent, full-time Therapeutic Practitioner to join a newly established therapeutic team within Children’s Services. You will provide therapeutic support, consultation and targeted interventions for children, young people and their families, shaping our therapeutic offer across the workforce.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, neuro-affirmative and relationship-based practice, working closely with social workers and NHS colleagues to improve outcomes