Therapist

Pontville School

Therapist providing clinical support in children's homes, focusing on mental health and therapeutic interventions. Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance young people's well-being.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeHoughton-Le-Spring • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £43,453 - £52,493 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing therapeutic interventions and personalized care plans for young people, with a strong focus on mental health assessment and effective counseling. Capable of fostering therapeutic environments through organization, initiative, and empathetic engagement.

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Qualified ProfessionalAccredited CounsellorMembership of BACPChild Development KnowledgeTherapeutic Intervention Qualifications

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentPersonalized Care Plan DevelopmentCounselingTherapeutic Intervention

Soft Skills

EmpathyHonestyOrganizational SkillsInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

BACP Membership

Industry Keywords

Therapeutic Living EnvironmentsMental HealthYoung People Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments
Offering individualised interventions and engagement based on clinical assessment
Assessing young people’s mental health and recommending appropriate interventions in a personalised care plan
Delivering effective counselling and providing feedback on progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

As a qualified professional (or accredited Counsellor), eligible for membership of BACP or similar professional body
Additional mental health or therapeutic intervention qualifications desirable
Well versed in child development and connecting with young people
Highly organised and ready to take the initiative
Honesty and empathy is a must

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full induction and on the job training
You’ll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays
A leading programme of clinical learning and development
Flexible benefits such as life insurance
A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
Medical cover to claim back costs for things like an opticians or dentist appointment
A host of high-street discounts
Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus