Psychological Therapist

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom St Christopher's Fellowship Full time
About St Christopher's Fellowship

We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes, and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved, and happy, to achieve their potential, and have a bright future.

About This Role

This is an exciting new opportunity to be part of a new project within our Wraparound Service in the UK. As a Psychological Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting the emotional health and well-being of Looked After Children and Care Leavers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate Reflective Practice for residential staff to support therapeutically informed practice, staff resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Direct support to Looked After Children and Care Leavers to improve their emotional health and wellbeing.
  • Work with children, residential carers, and social workers where care arrangements are at risk of breaking down.
  • Consultative support and training to foster carers and residential staff where there are children in placement who have complex needs.
  • Support the development of the UK Therapeutic Service to meet the needs of staff and young people across the organisation.
Requirements
  • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Therapy).
  • Minimum of three years working directly with children, young people, and families.
  • Experience of dealing with crisis situations and working with emergency services.
  • Minimum of one year's experience of delivering therapeutic interventions.
  • Experience of working in a multi-agency setting.
  • Knowledge of UK Legislative framework.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge/Experience of Care Planning and Care Management.
  • Ability to manage caseload and work on own initiative.
  • Responsive to deadlines.
  • Excellent IT, report writing, and presentation skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work outside of normal office hours as required.
What We Offer
  • Salary of £37,500 - £40,000 Full time equivalent (£7,500 - £8,000 pro-rated).
  • A friendly working environment, a fun, open, and honest culture.
  • Industry Leading training programme including children's rights and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, and Social Pedagogy.
  • 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years' service, plus Bank Holidays.
  • Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
  • BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice, and legal support.
  • Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
  • Discount shopping scheme.
  • Discretionary Funding Training Programs.
  • Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

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