Service Care Solutions are pleased to present an exciting opportunity working in partnership with our established client to recruit an experienced Therapist in the Central London area. The service supports Children and Younger People between the ages of 7-25 providing reflective and therapeutically informed care. This a community-based role with travel throughout the UK required. The successful candidate will work as part of the Staying Close programme, ensuring care leavers receive excellent ongoing emotional wellbeing support whilst promoting their independence.
Our client are a leading organisation dedicated to providing fostering, residential care, and innovative support services across the UK. Their focus is on creating positive, life-changing experiences for young people who cannot live with their families or in foster care. They are committed to promoting inclusivity in our workforce, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups. They believe in fostering an environment where every individual feels valued and has the opportunity to develop and grow.
Job Purpose: Therapist
Salary: £15,000-£16,000 per annum (£40,000 FTE) + £250 Welcome Bonus
Location: Central London, UK Travel is required (Hybrid Working)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-20:00 (Flexible Working)
Contract: Part-time | 15 Hours
The post holder will work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to engage, encourage and inspire the Younger People to be themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with managers and residential staff to enhance psychological understanding in their work with young people.
- Supporting the implementation of therapeutic care plans across the services.
- Offering consultation and reflective practice sessions to help staff develop trauma-informed approaches.
- Providing clinical supervision to trainee placement students.
Essential
- Relevant Qualification (Counselling, Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, etc)
- Professional Registration (BACP, BABCP, UKCP, HCPC)
- Substantial experience working with Children & Younger People
Benefits
- £250 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions
- 25 Days Annual Leave, rising to 27 Days after 3 Years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Industry Leading Training Programme
- Contributory Pensions Scheme
- Enhance Maternity and Sick Pay Scheme
- Private Employee Assistance Programme offering Counselling, Financial and Legal support
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
- Discount Shopping Scheme
- Employee Awards based on length of service
Are you happy with your current agency? At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard-work!
- £250 Welcome Bonus - We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of four weeks in your new placement.
- Refer a Friend (Earn up to £750 per Referral) - Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we'll give you up to £750 per Referral.