At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with mental health needs and provide therapeutic interventions.
- Company: Witherslack Group, a leader in education and care for children with special needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 35 days holiday, medical cover, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified professional or accredited Counsellor with knowledge of child development.
The predicted salary is between 43453 - 52493 £ per year.
£43,453 - £52,493 excellent benefits. Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.
This role is based across 2 children's homes in Houghton-Le-Spring. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's 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. You'll also be assessing our young people's mental health and recommending appropriate interventions in a personalised care plan. Building rapport is key; by doing this you'll be able to deliver effective counselling and feedback on progress.
We know you're 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, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you'll get:
- Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
- Holiday: 35 days holiday including bank holidays
- Clinical Development: A leading programme of clinical learning and development
- Flexible benefits: Increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
- Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- Medical cover: Claim back the cost of things like an optician or dentist appointment
- Beautiful working environments: With the very best facilities
- Recommend a friend scheme: Offers a £1,000 bonus every time
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. You'll 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.
Here's a few things we'll need from you:
- As a qualified professional (or accredited Counsellor), you'll be eligible for membership of BACP, or a similar professional body (additional mental health or therapeutic intervention qualifications would be desirable)
- You'll be well versed in child development and good at connecting with young people
- You're 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
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're 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, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're 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 online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Therapist in North East employer: Witherslack Group
At Witherslack Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our therapists can thrive. Located in Houghton-Le-Spring, our facilities provide beautiful working environments and unrivalled clinical support, ensuring that you have the resources to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with special educational needs. With a strong focus on professional development, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, we celebrate every small victory together as a team dedicated to fostering growth and positive change.
