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Halliwell Homes
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Salford, Greater Manchester
Psychotherapist - Children and Adults
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £37,570 per annum |
Overview
Halliwell Homes are looking for a Psychotherapist - Children and Adults to join the team based in Salford . You will join us on a full time, permanent basisand receive a competitive salary of £37,570 - £43,772 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications) . Travel required between different locations in the North West and nationally, therefore applicants must have access to their own vehicle. Halliwell Homes is a leading provider of trauma informed, residential therapeutic care to children aged between five and twelve years old who have complex emotional and behavioural needs. We are currently recruiting a Psychotherapist - Children and Adults who is able to work with children and adults, including groups. Candidates who have experience working with non clinically-trained professionals, for example in schools or in residential care, are particularly sought after. Candidates who have a recognised qualification or experience delivering play and other creative therapies are also welcome. Responsibilities of our Psychotherapist - Children and Adults include: - Provide specialist support to children suffering with the impact of trauma and attachment difficulties, through a variety of creative modalities. - Contribute to the formulation and implementation of plans of specialist psychological treatment and management of the children’s mental health needs. - Provide a specialist psychological perspective in the assessment of children referred to the programme. - Provide reflective practice sessions for teams working with and educating traumatised children. - Consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance and training to carers and, where appropriate, families and professionals. - Undertake some training in various theoretical aspects of the Restorative Parenting programme and associated psychology subjects to the practice teams. - Consult with and advise colleagues from other professions on the progress and emotional well-being of children. - Participate in meetings concerned with the delivery and developments of clinical services and contribute a psychological perspective as appropriate. - Develop and maintain good communication links with the NHS, Social Services and other appropriate agencies. - Participate in regular clinical supervision. - Work within the Code of Ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the British Psychological Society and the professional guidance frameworks of Halliwell Homes. - Work within the framework of the policies and procedures of Halliwell. - Responsible for relevant data collection on work activities, as required, and to maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping. Skills & Experience required by our Psychotherapist - Children and Adults: - Recognised qualification in psychotherapy, play therapy, systemic psychotherapy or other Professional Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Evidence of continuing professional development - In-depth experience of working therapeutically with primary school-aged children - Thorough understanding and working knowledge of up to date theories and practice around both trauma and attachment difficulties, and the appropriate treatment thereof - Evidence of continuing professional development, as recommended by the appropriate Professional Body, and relevant to child services - Be well-trained in safeguarding of children, policies and procedures - Experience of working in a variety of service settings - Experience of working within and across professional multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams Benefits of becoming our Psychotherapist - Children and Adults: - Extensive in house training and be supported throughout to develop your career up to Level 7 - Refer a Friend Scheme - Free Staff Counselling Service - Occupational Sick Pay scheme - Auto-Enrolment Pension scheme - Competitive rates of pay If you would like to join us as our Psychotherapist - Children and Adults, please click ‘apply’ today-we’d love to hear from you We encourage applicants to apply who are on the DBS update service. Halliwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Disclosure