Therapist & Specialist Practitioner

The Therapist & Specialist Practitioner role sits under the direction of the Clinical Manager and within the Therapy Team. The role is multifaceted which includes professional liaison, other types of support and direct client work through therapy and Initial Meetings.

This role has been developing since 2023 to meet the needs of the service and the children and families that TGH supports. 2026 will see further change to this role as TGH aims to support children and young people within a new pathway.

The post holder must be self-governing as lone working may be required within sites across BNSSG and BANES, which upholds TGHs mission to be more accessible to families, meeting them where they live.

• Therapy Delivery
• Complete Initial Meetings
• Professional Consultation (1:1)
• Professional Consultation (Group Facilitation)
• Strategic Development

• Provide time-limited therapy within a 12‑session model based on the needs and goals of the child or young person.
• Manage a caseload of children, young people, and families who have experienced sexual abuse and assault.
• Liaise and support parents and carers within therapy reviews to increase understanding of emotions and behaviors, sharing psychoeducation and resources in partnership with the child or young person.
• Mandatory attendance at Therapy Team Meeting and any other meetings.

• Complete Initial Meetings which may include professional involvement/liaison that also require a timely response.
• Provide comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning in a timely manner.
• Participate in discussions at triage with practitioners, Service Manager and Clinical Manager.
• Offer up to 4 trauma‑informed professional consultations which may include psychoeducation, signposting, safeguarding and safety planning.
• Continue to develop the Professional Consultation offer supporting professionals across BNSSG and BANES.
• Work with the Research Manager to inform the research evaluation and data monitoring requirements for early intervention where appropriate.

• Co‑facilitate and continue to develop the workshop offer to professionals.
• Pre‑Referral Enquiries: support the Clinical Manager/Service Manager with responding to pre‑referral enquiries from professionals and at times parents, carers and young people.

• Support the Specialist Practitioner with the development and delivery of a new 4‑session intervention where young people wish to disclose sexual abuse and assault for the first time.
• Work focused on statutory reporting to the Police and/or Social Care and risk assessment.
• Respond and record disclosures meeting the standards of the Pre‑trial Guidance and safeguarding legislation.
• Support the Clinical Manager/Service Manager with attendance at network, multi‑agency meetings and to deliver Service Overview presentations aiming to increase visibility of the service.

• Adhere to safeguarding procedures outlined in The Green House's Children and Adults Safeguarding Policies.
• Maintain up‑to‑date Safeguarding Training for Children and Adults.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety and other policies outlined in The Green House Bristol's Employee Induction Pack and Employee Handbook.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation by helping to improve systems and procedures.
• Work with the team to facilitate effective communication across the organisation.
• Contribute expertise and knowledge to organisational discussions (e.g., service development, changes in policy).
• Keep up to date with local and national safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• Attend and make good use of clinical supervision and line management.
• Maintain professional registration with regulating body and CPD requirements (where relevant based on qualifications).
• Undertake other duties as required in keeping with the aims of this post.
• Assist with basic housekeeping requirements.
• Work within the values of The Green House.
• Participate in Team Meetings including Therapy Team.
• Meet and attend other meetings including Clinical…