Play/integrative therapist

New Forest Care are recruiting an experienced Child and Adolescent Play Therapist or Integrative Therapist. You will deliver effective and responsive psychotherapeutically informed support services across residential care services in Hampshire.

We are looking for you to join our team on a full-time basis and you will receive a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

Purpose of the post:

NFC’s therapeutic approach is grounded in Attachment and Trauma Informed Care practice. The successful candidate will work in a team of clinicians, and alongside the Clinical Lead. You will be expected to deliver effective and responsive psychologically informed services, undertaking assessment and therapy within Ofsted registered residential services for children and young people up to the age of 18 years of age.

You will be responsible for collaboratively developing interventions and offering consultation to support residential teams around the day-to-day care of the young people in our service.

You will be responsible for direct work with the young people, offering assessment, formulation, and therapy interventions. Therapeutic interventions are based on comprehensive assessment and formulation and remains a dynamic understanding of the young person. Therapy itself may be discrete pieces of work (e.g., Therapeutic Life Story Work) or long term psychotherapy, depending on the individual child’s identified needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· To maintain standards and monitor the delivery of high quality, child centred therapeutic care to children and young people referred to our services in accordance with New Forest Care policies and procedures

· To liaise with internal and external professionals and family members as required

· Provide assessment, formulation and psychotherapeutic support to children and young people with lived experience of trauma and attachment challenges.

· Provide a specialist psychotherapeutic perspective in those children and young people we care for

· Offer a consultation and reflective practice service to staff teams working alongside our children

· Consult with and provide specialist guidance and training to the wider staff teams where appropriate

· Consult with and advise colleagues, both verbally and in written format, about the progress and emotional well-being of the children in our care

· Develop and maintain excellent communication links with the wider staff at New Forest Care and also with multi- agency professionals external to the organisation

· Be responsible for relevant routine data collection on work activities, and maintain a high standard of record keeping

· To carry out other duties as agreed with the Head of Clinical Services and their Deputies.

Adherence to Professional Standards and Ethical Guidelines in all aspects of practice is essential..

There is also the opportunity to facilitate groups with the young person and team members.

Essentials:

· Qualifications: Minimum of Master’s level of education in Play Therapy/Integrative Therapy

· Registration with appropriate professional body essential (E.g., BAPT, BACP Accredited)

Why Choose New Forest Care?

We offer more than just a job – we provide a fulfilling career in a supportive, rewarding environment.

High Staff-to-Child Ratios: No agency staff.
Comprehensive Training: Regular in-house sessions and induction programs.
Funded Qualifications: Progress your career with Diplomas in Residential Childcare and Leadership.
Exclusive Perks: Blue Light Card eligibility, discretionary rewards, and meal provisions during shifts.
Generous Benefits:
Enhanced company sick pay scheme.
5.6 weeks annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing with service.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Staff Discount scheme (300 plus retailers).
Enhanced DBS covered.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about leading with purpose and want to transform lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become a key part of our mission at New Forest Care!

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are steadfast in our mission to protect the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo thorough child protection screening, including employment references and enhanced DBS checks.

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