Children's Home Therapist
Children's Residential Home
Ipswich
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Help Young People Heal, Grow & Thrive.
We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Children's Home Therapist to join our Children's Residential Home in Ipswich.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, emotional and behavioural challenges, helping them build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
If you have previous experience working as a Therapist, Consultant, Counsellor, Behaviour Specialist, Mental Health Practitioner, or Therapeutic Practitioner, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
✔ Salary of £40,000 - £50,000
✔ Full-time permanent position
✔ Supportive multidisciplinary team
✔ Child-centred therapeutic environment
✔ Ongoing professional development
✔ Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives
Your Responsibilities
- Deliver therapeutic support to children and young people
- Complete assessments and contribute to individual care plans
- Support staff with therapeutic strategies and best practice
- Work closely with residential teams and external professionals
- Promote emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes
- Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment
What We're Looking For
✔ Previous experience working as a Therapist, Consultant, Counsellor, Behaviour Specialist, Psychologist Assistant, Mental Health Practitioner, or similar therapeutic role
✔ Experience supporting children or young people
✔ Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
✔ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
✔ Experience within Children's Residential Care is desirable but not essential
Please note: We are primarily looking for candidates with relevant therapeutic or consultancy experience. A specific qualification is not essential if you have strong practical experience within a similar role.
Ready to Make a Lasting Difference?
If you're passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people and have the experience to support them through therapeutic practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Pay: £40,504.53-£50,845.79 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free fitness classes
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Licence/Certification:
- Do you have previous therapist or consultant experience? (required)
Work Location: In person
