Psychotherapist in Milton Keynes

About The Role

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

Compass Community is a leading therapeutic provider affiliated with Community and Communities (Royal College of Psychiatry) dedicated to Inclusivity and Trauma-Informed approaches. We support over 2,000 children and young people through Fostering, Residential Homes, Family Assessment Centres, and Education. Our ethos of making therapeutic care our baseline ensures we meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and sensory needs of our young people.

Therapeutic Services at Compass has an embedded record of successful evidence of our Assessing and Healing Complex Trauma (AHCT) approach which has already made a difference to the lives of 100’s of young people. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Therapists in 4 of our regions to join our Therapeutic Services Team. You will have a professional background and training which is underpinned by theories of working with trauma, attachment and loss. You will have good working knowledge in supporting and understanding the needs of children, young people and carers in the care sector.

The Role:

• You will provide therapy assessments and ongoing weekly therapy to young people in your designated region in Compass Schools, Residential or Foster Care.
• You will provide 12 weekly therapy reports.
• You will provide Group supervision for Residential and Education staff as part of the Community of Communities therapeutic standards to guide on theory and practice reflective development.
• You will occasionally train staff in Trauma Informed Practice, as part of our Therapeutic Training Programmes.
• You will provide 3 sessions of individual therapeutic support for Foster Carers.
• You will provide clinical supervision to staff.
• Your overarching purpose is to be part of a Team Around the Child (TAC) Approach to help enable the very best opportunities for children.
• You will work collaboratively with the Therapeutic Services Team as part of our holistic approach to linking all aspects of therapeutic principles.
• Travel between Services is expected.

Why work for Compass Therapeutic Services?

• Training - Ongoing free training and therapeutic workshops which account for high levels of CPD hours.
• Career Progression - As Therapeutic Services is continuing to expand there are strong career pathways both within our team and within the wider Compass organisation.
• Competitive Salary – using structured pay grades based on your training and experience.
• Peer group supervision - therapeutic & clinical supporting your CPD growth.
• Individual therapeutic & operational supervision.
• Inclusion - Membership of GRACE Inclusion Reflective weekly group.
• Wellbeing – Access to confidential therapeutic wellbeing sessions within our Therapeutic Services team.
• Engagement conferences - Two per year with the national Therapeutic Services team to continue to develop your theoretical knowledge and sense of belonging.
• Accommodation & DBB provided.
• Awards – The chance to win up to £150 in vouchers every month from our company Values Awards and monthly vouchers within Therapeutic Services.
• Expand your creative vision - The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and individual strengths, providing opportunities for passion and potential to grow.
• Medicash - Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments with our MediCash scheme.
• Take your birthday off work.
• Length of Service bonus.
• Earn up to £3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to £1,000 by recommending a full-time staff member.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL

• Minimum 2 years recognised Post Qualifying Accredited Therapeutic qualification and appropriate registration in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Systemic Psychotherapy, Integrative Psychotherapy or similar.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the applicant’s professional registration/accrediting body.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience of involvement with the Care systems and related agencies.
• High levels of Resilience and strength in reflection to respond proactively to your own needs.
• Comprehension and working experience of Neurodiversity and Learning Disabilities.
• Experience of offering training individually and in group contexts.
• A clear and theoretically informed approach to supervision.
• Good report writing skills.
• Trauma-informed knowledge as applied to the client group using this service.
• Knowledge of guidance and legislation in relation to the client group including safeguarding.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge with different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Full driving licence.
• Understanding responsibilities in protecting their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of their colleagues and others.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.