Children and Young Person's therapist

Arts Therapist or Integrative Counsellor - Job Description and Person Specification

Location:

Hybrid working from home and across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Hours:

Flexible

Contract:

Fixed term or Freelance contract available - with a focus on complex needs, SEND & EEBSA

Reports to:

Clinical Lead/Manager and CEO

Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a children and young person's therapist.

The post-holder will be carrying out clinical work across education and community settings in specific geographical locations. The role requires the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using child centred, evidence-based interventions (0-25 yrs.) The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Supervision, Travel Expenses and CPD provided.

Nessie aims to support children and young people's emotional and mental health by providing a range of therapeutic services; being based in educational settings; supporting families; supporting staff and linking closely with other services and the national agenda.

We are a people first, not for profit organisation who values diversity.

We are looking to expand our thriving community of creative arts therapists and holistic counsellors to support children, young people and their families who experience Emotional and Environmental Barriers to School Attendance (EEBSA). Applicants could also be considered for roles across the service where opportunities exist. The role is best suited for applicants that can work autonomously, balancing a busy caseload, including travel and supervision.

Nessie provides counselling and arts therapies (Art, Drama, Music and Play) to support the mental health of children, young people and their families. You will be required to provide clinical work in a range of education and community settings face to face and online when needed.

Travelling between multiple settings is a requirement of the role. You are also required to attend termly staff meetings in person.

This job has arisen due to a rise in need from schools and families for targeted, coordinated therapeutic provision in schools (both mainstream and SEND settings) and community settings across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Successful candidates will work closely with other Nessie staff and in partnership with local agencies. This role is part of a strategic plan to increase support in line with local transformation plans.

• The provision of 1-1 and group Therapy to a range of ages (0-25)
• Travelling between settings to deliver targeted support
• To offer regular staff and parent meetings as appropriate
• Work closely with Inclusion, Attendance, Educational, Social care, Autism/ SEND, local agencies and maintain positive working relationships with all individuals around the child providing support in line with IThrive model: https://www.hea
• To work closely with the Manager to plan systemic, transparent, and fair support across the area with consultation from statutory services.
• Attend regular supervision and termly staff meetings
• To work closely as part of a small team to gather feedback, both qualitative and quantitative, that informs the development of the work.
• Ability to audit risk factors, instruct and advise schools and professional – consultancy
• Formulation and assessment

Positive open attitude

Passionate about increasing access to support

Child centred

Good time management

Flexible and adaptable

A team worker

Comfortable facilitating training

Ability to manage own case load

Ability to support professionals through forums

A strong foundation of…