Child Psychotherapist

Part-Time - Up to 4 days a week.Based in the beautiful New Forest in Hampshire, New Forest Care (NFC) are a leading provider of children’s residential care and Education services. We have a thriving clinical team, comprised of Clinical and Forensic Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Creative Therapists, Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists. Working with our children, the clinical team are committed to providing high quality clinical services with the aim of improving mental health and wellbeing for the children.As our team expands, we are currently looking for someone to join the team. You will need to be compassionate and skilled at working with children (up to 18 years old). Many of our children have complex attachment histories and may have experienced trauma in their early years.Required Qualifications:Level 6+ Qualification in Child and AdolescentRegistered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists or UKCPMust hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicleAlternative Qualifications that would be accepted:Level 6+ Qualification in Play Therapy and registration with BAPT.Clinical Counsellor or Forensic Psychologist registered with HCPC.As part of the role, you will provide therapeutic assessment, formulation, and therapy to individual children. You will be working closely with other members of our different teams in both care and education settings. You will help to ensure continuity of care along with maintaining the therapeutic framework around the child. You will need to ensure a consistent and robust support system is in place around the child. You will be welcomed into a very friendly and cohesive clinical team, with the role reporting to the Head of Clinical Services.Join us and we can offer:High staff to child ratios and no agency staff.Comprehensive induction training.Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.Funded professional qualifications.Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers.Company Sick Pay Scheme.Workplace Pension Scheme.6 weeks annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service.Eligibility for Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff).All meals provided when on shift (Residential Care staff).On-site parking.Enhanced DBS covered.The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.INDCS