Witherslack Group
Therapist
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Therapist
Clinical Lead (Psychological Therapist) – Children’s Homes
Salary: £43,453 - £52,493 + excellent benefits
About the Role
Those Huge Small Victories
Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things:
"Get Out What You Put In"
This role is based across 2 children’s homes in Houghton-Le-Spring.
Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up SEND model. Across all our specialist schools and children’s homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, encompassing expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complex range of needs, including:
- Developmental trauma
- Neuro-developmental conditions
- Special educational needs (SEMH, SEN, ASD)
Responsibilities
As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, your core responsibilities will include:
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Clinical Consultancy:
- Supporting educational and residential colleagues to create therapeutic living and learning environments.
- Conducting clinical assessments and formulations to inform individualised interventions.
- Offering tailored engagement strategies for young people.
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Mental Health Support:
- Assessing our young people’s mental health needs.
- Recommending and delivering appropriate interventions within personalised care plans.
- Providing counselling and progress feedback.
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- Rapport and Therapeutic Intervention:
- Building strong relationships with young people to enable effective therapeutic work.
- Collaborating with a diverse team (education, care, medical) to holistic support models.
Requirements
To thrive in this role, we’re looking for:
- Qualification & Accreditation:
- A qualified professional (or an accredited counsellor), with BACP membership (or equivalent).
- Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of child development.
- Excellent skills in connecting and empowering young people.
- Personality & Attitude:
- High organisational ability.
- Proactive mindset, taking initiative where needed.
- Honesty and empathy as foundational values.
Desirable:
- Advanced qualifications in mental health or therapeutic intervention.
Why Join Us?
We reward expertise and dedication with the best salary and benefits in the sector. Your impact on our young people will be unmatched:
- Training & Development:
- Full induction and on-the-job training.
- Work-Life Balance:
- 35 days holiday, including bank holidays to match our ambitious efforts.
- Career Growth:
- Access to a leading clinical development programme.
- Flexibility:
- Customisable benefits package (e.g., revolving life insurance, discounts).
- Wellbeing Support:
- Employee assistance programme, medical coverage (optician/dentist rebates), and exclusive discounts.
- Working Environment:
- State-of-the-art facilities across our schools and homes.
- Incentives:
- Recommended a Friend Scheme offering £1,000 bonuses.
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About the Organisation
At Witherslack Group, inclusion and individuality are central to everything we do. Our mission aligns with valuing diversity, fostering difference, and championing neurodiversity.
We proudly welcome candidates from all backgrounds, ensuring our workplace is truly accessible and nurturing for everyone.
Commitments:
- Safeguarding: Expenses covered for enhanced DBS checks (plus online screening).
- Equal Opportunities: Strong stance against discrimination; applications are considered without bias.
Additional Information
For the full job description and person specification, visit [here].
View our policy on ex-offender applications and this role’s child protection policy.
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