Nessie
Children and Young Person's therapist
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Arts Therapist or Integrative Counsellor - Job Description and Person Specification
Location
Hybrid working from home and across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Hours
Flexible
Contract
Fixed term or Freelance contract available - with a focus on complex needs, SEND & EEBSA
Reports to
Clinical Lead/Manager and CEO
Welcome
Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a children and young person's therapist. The post-holder will be carrying out clinical work across education and community settings in specific geographical locations. The role requires the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using child-centred, evidence-based interventions (0-25 yrs.). The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Supervision, Travel Expenses and CPD provided.
About Nessie
Nessie aims to support children and young people's emotional and mental health by providing a range of therapeutic services; being based in educational settings; supporting families; supporting staff and linking closely with other services and the national agenda. We are a people first, not for profit organisation who values diversity.
About the Role
We are looking to expand our thriving community of creative arts therapists and holistic counsellors to support children, young people and their families who experience Emotional and Environmental Barriers to School Attendance (EEBSA). Applicants could also be considered for roles across the service where opportunities exist. The role is best suited for applicants that can work autonomously, balancing a busy caseload, including travel and supervision.
Nessie provides counselling and arts therapies (Art, Drama, Music and Play) to support the mental health of children, young people and their families. You will be required to provide clinical work in a range of education and community settings face to face and online when needed. Travelling between multiple settings is a requirement of the role. You are also required to attend termly staff meetings in person.
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This job has arisen due to a rise in need from schools and families for targeted, coordinated therapeutic provision in schools (both mainstream and SEND settings) and community settings across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Successful candidates will work closely with other Nessie staff and in partnership with local agencies. This role is part of a strategic plan to increase support in line with local transformation plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- The provision of 1-1 and group Therapy to a range of ages (0-25)
- Travelling between settings to deliver targeted support
- To offer regular staff and parent meetings as appropriate
- Work closely with Inclusion, Attendance, Educational, Social care, Autism/ SEND, local agencies and maintain positive working relationships with all individuals around the child providing support in line with IThrive model: https://www.healthyyoungmindsinherts.org.uk/professionals/what-ithrive
- To work closely with the Manager to plan systemic, transparent, and fair support across the area with consultation from statutory services.
- Attend regular supervision and termly staff meetings
- To work closely as part of a small team to gather feedback, both qualitative and quantitative, that informs the development of the work.
- Ability to audit risk factors, instruct and advise schools and professional – consultancy
- Formulation and assessment
Person Specification
Behaviours / Skills:
Essential/Desirable
- Positive open attitude
- Passionate about increasing access to support
- Child-centred
- Good time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- A team worker
- Comfortable facilitating training
- Ability to manage own case load
- Ability to support professionals through forums
- A strong foundation of knowledge in Mental Health
- A strong ethical and safeguarding awareness
- An ability to form positive working relationships
- An interest in research (Desirable)
- Full clean driving licence
- Ability to travel independently to different locations with access to own vehicle
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Qualifications:
Essential/Desirable
- MA in Drama, Music or Art Therapy or counselling diploma
- Registration with relevant professional governing body (e.g. HCPC; BACP etc)
- Qualification in support CYPS with depression/low mood (Desirable)
- Safeguarding level 2 (Desirable)
- Prevent (Desirable)
Recruitment Information
We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from any individual who meets the job description and is interested in joining our organisation.
Health and Safety
It will be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care of the Health and Safety of themselves and of other people who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder considering service development.
Disclosure and Barring Service
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Criminal Records Bureau as part of Nessie’s pre-employment checks.
Probation
For PAYE members of staff there will be a three-month probationary period when the appointment is reviewed.
Professional Development
Nessie is committed to your growth. You will receive regular supervision and access to training in areas such as:
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Mental health and neurodiversity
- LGBTQ+ and gender awareness
- Bereavement and loss
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Suicide prevention and self-harm awareness
Assessment
Occupational Health Pre-Employment Checklist
If you are appointed to a PAYE position, you will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Health Questionnaire. Your appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.
How to Apply
Please upload your CV and cover letter here in the first instance: https://podio.com/webforms/28017366/2251136
Start date: ASAP
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