Senior Psychotherapist

Are you passionate about helping children and young people heal, grow and thrive? We’re looking for a Senior Psychotherapist to join our growing Clinical Team and play a key role in delivering life‑changing therapeutic support within our residential services.

• Lead, support and inspire our Clinical Team, ensuring high‑quality, evidence‑based therapeutic care.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance, helping others develop and shine.
• Hold a small caseload, delivering trauma‑informed therapy and specialist interventions.
• Shape and deliver training that builds confidence, skill and understanding across our teams.
• Engage in reflective practice and contribute to continual service improvement.

• We’re expanding, giving you genuine scope to grow your career.
• Work within a supportive, creative, multi‑disciplinary environment where your voice matters.
• Make a real, lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Opportunities to mentor, coach and support others in delivering outstanding care.

Experience: 5+ years working with children and young people, ideally those who are looked‑after. Strong grounding in trauma‑informed approaches.

Skills: Excellent safeguarding knowledge, confident in risk assessment, and well‑versed in therapeutic frameworks. Clear communicator and able to work flexibly.

Qualifications: Masters-level therapy qualification and registration with BACP / UKCP / HCPC.

Attributes: Empathic, resilient, reflective and committed to making a difference.

• A truly meaningful role where you can influence lives and outcomes every day.
• Ongoing professional development and strong clinical support.
• A positive, safe working environment where wellbeing is a genuine priority.

At Wilderness Way, we are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and creating a healthy, supportive workplace. We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to make a real impact.