At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the emotional wellbeing of looked after young people through therapeutic services.
- Company: Join Cambian Group, a leading provider of care and education for children in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full support from a multidisciplinary team, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy regular clinical supervision and peer support in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with looked after children and relevant professional registration required.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
Location: Shropshire
Contract: Full Time (Part time considered)
Role Type: Permanent
Working hours per week: 40
Salary: £37-£42,000 depending on experience
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team. You will be working within an existing multi-disciplinary team, which consists of mental health practitioners, psychologists, education professionals and operational professionals.
The successful candidate will be a member of an integrated residential Children’s Service to support the emotional wellbeing, mental health and placement stability of looked after young people who have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences and sexual exploitation.
Supporting our teams across residential homes, you will be providing a combined clinical consultative and direct therapeutic service for Looked After young people placed in community residential settings. This includes assessing and identifying young people’s needs and meeting them through consultation, supervision and training for residential and care staff, care planning and management in partnership with the team as well as direct therapeutic work.
About us: The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist education and care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Services.
Candidate Profile: To be successful within this role you will need to have experience in:
- Working with Looked After Children and/or young people presenting with a range of clinical severity and needs.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of therapeutic interventions with children and young people.
- Assessment, intervention and management of a range of mental health needs including trauma.
- Partnership working supporting agreed placement objectives, care planning and progression including regular clinical reporting and routine outcome measures.
Essential:
- Registered with the relevant professional (HCPC, NMC, SWE, BACP, BABCP).
- Mental Health background and/or CAMHS experience.
- Relevant qualifications to allow you to offer children therapy, when required.
- Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.
- Consultation and formulation skills.
- Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
In return we offer:
- Full support from a multidisciplinary team.
- Regular clinical supervision.
- Meetings and peer support.
- Development opportunities.
- Internal/external training on new initiatives.
Mental Health Practitioner in Shrewsbury employer: Cambian Group Plc
CareTech Community Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Located in Ashford, we provide comprehensive training and clear pathways for career progression, ensuring that our Night Support Workers can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises person-centred care and community engagement.
