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Yellow Door is an amazing charity that is quite literally changing lives for the better across the Hampshire area, with a team of around 100 staff and volunteers, working together to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual abuse. We provide a diverse and innovative range of services to local people of all ages and genders. Last year we engaged with over 4,500 clients to provide crucial support, information, and in some cases a lifeline. Right now, our services have never been more in demand, so our volunteers and supporters are absolutely critical to us. Would you like to be part of our amazing team that is changing lives for the better in the Southampton area? We are recruiting:
Child and Adolescent Trauma Therapists - Frankie Worker Service
Fixed Term Contracts (One Year) and Sessional Contracts Available
Frankie Workers are dedicated counsellors for children and young people who are the victims of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or female genital mutilation. They aim to prevent trauma from turning into poor mental health. The service, called Frankie Workers, is inspired by Frankie, an adult survivor of child sexual abuse who is now in her 20s.
Please see the video link for Frankie’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0WCQj9xeI4&pp=ygUPZnJhbmtpZSB3b3JrZXJz
You will be an experienced and qualified Therapist, having worked in voluntary or statutory roles and skilled in working with children and Young People and trauma with knowledge of evidence-based work for sexual abuse. Working alongside the local authorities you will provide therapeutic support for children and young people aged 0-18 years across Hampshire. The sessions will be delivered in the community; meeting the needs of the children and young people. You will be working between Yellow Door Southampton and community settings, across Hampshire this role will involve travel, you will be an essential car user.
Salary: £30.847 – £36,108 full time equivalent (1-year Fixed Term Contracts)
22.5 – 37.5 hours per week
Sessional reimbursement: £ £19-26 per hour available Hours to be agreed
Yellow Door is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Working hours negotiable but some early evening hours may be required.
We are an equal opportunities employer and operate a TOIL system to support flexible working. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive place to work, where everyone can feel they belong and has something valuable to contribute. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all parts of our rich and diverse community, particularly those from under-represented groups. Yellow Door works across Hampshire and is based near central Southampton with free staff parking and opportunities for professional development.
Please note there is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the roles. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview
Please contact Rachel Edwards or Annabel Rich if you would like an informal discussion: Tel: 02380 636312.
Meet the team: https://yellowdoor.org.uk/workwithus/job-opportunities/
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