Therapist, Mental Health

£39,102 - £46,926 (including paid school holidays)  excellent benefits 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 at Chilworth House Lower School. Family values are at the heart of everything at Chilworth House School.

From the unique curriculum model which centres around valuing education to the progression of the social and emotional skills of every pupil. The environment is one of inspiration and aspiration, where every day is an opportunity to progress and succeed. This nurturing and family orientated culture sets Chilworth House apart and this is evidenced both in terms of academic progress and our recent Ofsted rating of Outstanding.

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and childrens homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.

Youll also be assessing our young peoples mental health and recommend appropriate interventions in a personalised care plan. Building rapport is key, by doing this youll be able to deliver effective counselling and feedback on progress. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector.

With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:
Training : A full induction and on the job training Holiday :
Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays Clinical Development :
If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits : meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future.

Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. Youll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220 strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Heres a few things well need from you:
As a qualified professional (or accredited Counsellor), youll be eligible for membership of BACP, or a similar professional body (additional mental health or therapeutic intervention qualifications would be desirable) Youll be well versed in child development and good at connecting with young people Youre also highly organised and ready to take the initiative We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an…