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Therapist

Part time - (Pro rata £30,000 - £35,000)

Wokingham




Are you a qualified Therapist looking to change the lives of young vulnerable people?




We are looking for a Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team!




As a Therapist at Swaay, you will predominantly work in our office in Wokingham, but will travel between our school and homes, all
within the Bracknell, Reading and Farnborough areas, developing therapeutic programmes in both group and individual settings.




The successful candidate will have a qualification in a discipline relevant to working with children, such as CBT; Psychotherapy,
DDP, and have experience working with children and young people with complex needs.




Roles and Responsibilities:

* Develop individual therapy programmes for young people on case load based on assessments and case notes under the supervision
of experienced psychologists and practitioners
* Conduct individual therapy with young people residing at SWAAY
* Form part of the core group for each young person on case load
* Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of group work programmes, using evidence-based practice
* Assist with day-to-day administration tasks
* Attend multidisciplinary meetings relating to the young people and work closely with other staff members to ensure that
appropriate arrangements are in place to maintain a focused therapeutic placement
* Present and provide training/presentations at other agencies and at national and international conferences




Benefits:

* A full induction to the organisation will be provided
* Manage only a small caseload of approximately 5-6 young people that will allow you to provide catered support
* Opportunities to attend both internal and external CPD events
* Supervisions with an experienced member of the therapy team
* Opportunities to contribute/support in exciting research projects
* Gain invaluable experience within a multidisciplinary team (Forensic Psychology, Play Therapy, Therapeutic Counselling, CBT and
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)
* Professional development in a company widely recognised for the excellent therapeutic services we offer
* Flexible hours that allow you autonomy in your work




About us:

For over 30 years, we have been committed to providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapy for young
males, aged 11-18 with developmental trauma and attachment difficulties who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. We work to
reduce the risk our young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them to manage their physical and behavioural
difficulties, so they can leave their past traumas behind, build healthy relationships and lead responsible and rewarding adult
lives.




For more information about this position, please contact Summer Whittaker at ageorge@swaay.co.uk [ageorge@swaay.co.uk]




We look forward to receiving your application!




SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and a
health check.




SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce,
celebrating each individual’s uniqueness.