Children and Young Persons Therapist
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Job Summary
Overview
Change Grow Lives West Sussex Young Persons and Families Services (part of West Sussex Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Network)
Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people
Do you want to make a difference
We are looking to appoint a qualified Therapist who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children and young people they work with to join our service providing play/arts-based therapy and counselling for children and young people affected by parental substance use.
Our drug and alcohol support services are delivered across West Sussex (base for this post therefore tbc). Please note that this role requires extensive travel across West Sussex
Children and Young Persons Therapist
Hours: Part time 30 hours per week (4 days).
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Full Time Salary: 33175 - 35220 (pro-rata if part time)
Responsibilities
We have a diverse team of counsellors and psychotherapists from a variety of counselling and therapy training backgrounds such as play therapy arts psychotherapy humanistic and integrative counselling.
You will have a counselling or psychotherapy qualification minimum of Level 4 with a recognised training will also be registeredor accredited with BACP or an equivalent professional body such as PTUK UKCP or BAAT.
CGL provides all 1:1 and group clinical supervision covers mandatory professional registration fees offers regular line management supervision and supports CPD requirements necessary to maintain professional registration and development.
Our team of therapists mostly work in schools and colleges during term time and community venues during school holiday periods. Working hours are normally 9-5 weekdays only.
Your duties will include supporting the delivery of an effective and comprehensive therapeutic service to children; having regard for those who are most at risk and the needs and expectations of partners and stakeholders.
Working from shared locations and utilizing our existing relationships with other providers this is a project aimed at improving the emotional wellbeing of under 18-year-olds.
CGL takes an assertive approach to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and applicants to the above post will need to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
What we can offer you...
- Working within a friendly and supportive team
- Training career development & progression opportunities
- Flexible working
- 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service up to 30 days
- Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub
- Access toan Employee Assistance Programme which includes support with Debt & Financial Management Legal and Tax Advice Family Care Everyday Matters Short Term Counselling and Emotional Support
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema eating out holidays etc.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview -
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Interview Date
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
