Child and Adolescent Therapist – part-time
24 hours per week, with flexible working to include some evenings and weekends (hours by arrangement)
£32,000 per annum, pro rata, plus Company benefits
Locations of work include Southampton, Bournemouth, Ringwood and surrounding areas
Beaufort Care Group is a leading provider of high quality residential child care in Dorset and Hampshire. Due to the success and expansion of our therapy services, we are delighted to be recruiting for a new opportunity as a Part-time Child and Adolescent Therapist.
Reporting to the Head of Therapy, this part-time role will offer flexible, supportive therapy solutions to children in care, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, promoting therapeutic, holistic, ‘best practice’ therapy for traumatised children to help them heal and thrive.
About the role
As a Child and Adolescent Therapist, you will provide therapeutic support to children and young people aged 6–18 who are experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties that stem from trauma, abuse, and neglect.
At Beaufort Care Group, we are passionate about providing loving, trauma-informed care that recognises each child’s unique experiences and supports them on their journey towards recovery, acceptance, and a positive future.
Working as part of our integrated therapeutic model, you will deliver bespoke therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs, undertake assessments, and apply lifestyle medicine principles to promote overall wellbeing. You will also produce reports and recommendations that contribute to a coordinated, holistic approach to care.
Our therapeutic approach extends far beyond the therapy room. You will work closely with childcare teams through coaching, mentoring, workshops, and reflective practice, helping to embed therapeutic thinking into everyday care. By encouraging a shared understanding of each child’s needs across homes and professional networks, you will play a key role in creating consistent, attuned, and relationship-based support that delivers lasting, positive outcomes.
About you
Our preferred candidate will have a background in therapy, specifically working with children and adolescence. Candidates from all sectors will be considered, however, backgrounds in residential childcare, education, mental health or youth work is preferred.
Candidates should demonstrate a tailored approach to individual trauma, able to make recommendations, carry out the agreed therapy interventions and liaise collaboratively with the Head of Therapy, wider teams and other stakeholders, whilst working to regulatory compliance standards.
Excellent record keeping is essential to meet our own high standards, Ofsted and other regulatory requirements.
In addition you will possess:
- Min Level 5+ qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Integrative, Play Therapy or similar qualification
- Applicants must be registered with a recognised professional body (e.g. UKCP, BACP, or equivalent).
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and an effective communicator
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite
- Must hold a full UK licence with access to a vehicle, able to commute between Southampton to Poole and areas in between. Our Head Office is Ringwood
Our package
- Shared Ownership – we are proudly ‘employee owned’
- £32,000 per annum, pro rata (£19,200 actual)
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank holidays (pro rata) and an extra day to celebrate your Birthday
- Company pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service awards and recognition
- Company events
- Continued development opportunities and investment in your career
- Career progression opportunities
- Long term job security
- Company funded Blue Light Card
More About Beaufort Care Group
For over 20 years, Beaufort Care Group has been providing high standards of residential childcare for looked-after children aged 6-18. Our reputable children’s homes all have a cosy ‘family feel’ and are dedicated to offering high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a loving and supportive environment.
Our focus remains clear:
- Delivering quality care
- Supporting staff development
- Maintaining high occupancy standards
- Driving growth and innovation
Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full, valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle?
- Do you live locally and able to commute as required across Southampton, Bournemouth, Ringwood and surrounding areas?
Licence/Certification:
- Min Level 5 in Child & Adolescent Therapy or similar (required)
- Registration with UKCP, BACP, or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
