Children's Therapist

**Children’s Therapist**

**Pay**

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

**Why Choose Forge Care**: At Forge Care, we're more than just a care home—we're a supportive community where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of the young people who call The Forge their home. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

- **Competitive salary and benefits package**:

- **Free Parking**:

- **Access to an on site Bistro**:

- **Opportunities for professional development and growth**:

- **A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated**:

- **The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people**

Are you a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a passion for supporting the emotional well-being of children and young people? Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most? Forge Care is looking for YOU to join our team as a Therapist for our children's care home

**Who We Are**: At Forge Care, we're committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can heal, grow, and thrive. We believe in the power of therapy to empower young people and support them on their journey to resilience.

**What You'll Do**: As a Therapist in the team you'll play a crucial role in providing therapeutic support to young people and helping them develop the skills they need to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We strongly believe that children and young people require the support from a dedicated care team to help them grow. Therefore you will also offer your reflections and expertise to help the key workers to attune and meet the emotional needs of the children. and young people they acre for.

Your responsibilities will include:

- **Conducting individual sessions to support the emotional and psychological needs of children and young people**:

- **Collaborating with our multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive plans tailored to each young person's unique needs**:

- **Documenting therapy sessions and maintaining accurate records in compliance with Ofsted regulations and professional relevant guidelines**:

- **Participating in team meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated care for all young people**:

- **Provide reflective practice and consultation spaces to the key workers**
- **The minimum Diploma level 4 in Psychological therapy - CBT, Play therapist, Dramatherapist, Counsellor, Systemic therapist**:

- **Previous experience working with children and young people, preferably in a residential care setting**:

- **Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and working in a regulatory environment**:

- **Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with children, young people, their families and the systemic team around them**:

- **A collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, with a commitment to promoting resilience and empowerment**

**Ready to Forge Your Career with Us?** If you're ready to use your therapeutic skills to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit for this role.

Join us at Forge Care and be part of a team that's changing lives every day

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Therapy: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person