Lead Therapeutic Practitioner - MyST

Do you want to make a direct difference to the lives of children and young people with complex lives and multiple needs living within a residential care setting?

Do you enjoy working in partnership, across agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people and their families?

We are recruiting a Lead Therapeutic Practitioner for our Blaenau Gwent MyST community team to support our work alongside the Blaenau Gwent Residential Team.

MyST is a therapeutic service for looked‑after children who are at risk of being placed in out‑of‑area residential or institutional care due to their complex emotional and mental health needs. It is a well‑established, experienced and high‑performing multi‑disciplinary team, providing excellent mental health and therapeutic care to some of Blaenau Gwent’s most vulnerable looked‑after children. You will also be a part of our Regional, Gwent‑wide MyST Programme.

MyST can provide you with:

• Opportunities to practice creatively
• High‑quality support and management/clinical supervision
• Regular therapeutic training and development
• The chance to work as part of an exciting service and make a real difference to the lives of looked‑after children and their families

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre‑employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

Ability to work out of hours on call on a rota basis is an essential requirement of this role.

For information on the re‑employment and re‑engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

Want to ask us a question? For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Eirian Teague, Therapeutic Practice Manager or Jennie Welham, Regional Programme Director on

Closing Date: 19th December 2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 8th January 2026