Child and Young Person Therapist (sessional)
Clear Emotional Trauma and Therapy Specialists
Remote
Part-time
Job Description Role Title Child and Young Person Therapist (sessional) Sessional Rate £46 Term Hours Sessional (self-employed contract) Number of hours/clients supported is flexible Location Anywhere in Cornwall Post reports to Clinical Service Lead Other Considerations • The sessional rate includes 1-2-1 therapy and any administration around the session (e.g. recording to CLEAR database, Outcome Measures, safeguarding) • Travel is paid at 45p/mile in addition to sessional rate • Where needed, room hire costs will be paid. CLEAR can also help to source suitable venues • CLEAR provides funded Group Supervision, CPD and training opportunities • This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check • Daily support from a named Safeguarding Officer where needed Job Role and Purpose CLEAR delivers BACP accredited counselling and therapy services, with high standards of care and conduct in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. We are committed to championing children’s rights and putting children and young people’s voices and needs at the core of our service development. As a CLEAR CYP sessional therapist you will provide effective evidence-based therapies for children, young people and their families/carers to help repair, resolve, and overcome the impact of emotional trauma and to build emotional wellbeing and resilience. You will provide a safe, confidential Child and Young person-centered therapeutic setting with appropriate trauma-informed models of therapy/counselling. Our services for Children and Young People include music, art, drama and play therapy as well as EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT and person-centred counselling. CLEAR’s Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service supports children from birth to 18 years. This may be extended to young adults up to 25 years old, in specific circumstances. Trauma experienced may often be in the context of sexual, physical, emotion and psychological abuse. Our Adolescent Emotional Wellbeing Service supports young people and adults aged 11-25 who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing. This includes mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Therapists are supported by an experienced Clinical Lead, a referrals team and the wider senior leadership team. We support the ongoing professional development and wellbeing of all staff, employed and sessional. Key attributes You will be an experienced, child-centred therapist, with a strong understanding of trauma and it’s impacts. You will be able to gain a thorough understanding of CLEAR’s policy, process and procedures and work within the BACP Ethical Framework. You will be collaborative, committed to your own continued professional development and mindful of your personal wellbeing and self-care. Key Responsibilities • Be proactive in making first contact with the parent/ carer/ young person (as advised by the Clinical Lead) to introduce self and organise the logistics of therapy sessions (day, time, location, etc.) • Organise and prepare venues for face-to-face work or access to online/remote work; ensuring access to creative or therapeutic resources are available. • Communicate with children and parents/carers (written and verbal) in a courteous, professional and trauma-informed manner • Undertake initial assessment, including risk assessment at first session, ensuring the voice of the child/young person is heard and included • Deliver therapeutic support reliably and consistently, ensuring good time management so that sessions are delivered at the agreed time • Ensure Routine Outcome Measures are consistent with CLEAR’s evaluation framework and recorded accurately and timely. • Ensure CLEAR processes are understood and adhered to, in line with our sessional therapist handbook. • Ensure client confidentiality is adhered to and limitations to confidentiality clearly explained to the child/young person and parents/ carers during the initial session and contracting for work. • Attend and engage in the allocated CLEAR monthly supervision group, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained. • Submit monthly invoices in an accurate and timely manner. • Offer guidance and support to colleagues where needed • Maintain professional registrations, including annual submission of CPD log • Demonstrate ongoing commitment to child protection and safeguarding • Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities and cultural humility. • Foster good relations with individuals, groups and external agencies that need to be informed of or involved in the delivery of CLEAR work. Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Minimum L5 qualification working therapeutically with children and young people, with evidence of recent and ongoing CPD Desirable Post graduate qualification in specific therapy modality Registration with relevant professional body 3 years post qualifying experience of working 1-2-1 with children/young people A solid understanding of how trauma impacts differently at different stages of child development and attachment security Experience of working within and across systems with confidence in liaising with professionals and families whilst maintaining a child-centred approach Extensive knowledge of arrangements for safeguarding children Good administration and organisational skills, including use of IT Accreditation with professional body Specific experience of working with younger children and/or with neuro-divergent children Experience of working with children harmed by abuse including sexual abuse Experience of working in the voluntary/community sector L3 qualification in safeguarding children (this will be provided if not already held) Experience of using bespoke database This job description may be reviewed and amended, by agreement, subject to the needs of people accessing services, the charity and available funding. How to apply: Please download the application form from our website https://clearsupport.net/team/job-vacancies and send it to admin@clearsupport.net Please put CYP Sessional Therapist in the email title. Please ensure that all essential requirements are covered within your application. Closing date for applications: This is an open opportunity