Support Children to Thrive Through Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Practice
Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges?
The Behaviour Clinic is seeking motivated and compassionate Behaviour Therapists to join our growing associate network across South Wales. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with children, families, schools, and carers while developing specialist skills in trauma-informed care, behavioural support, therapeutic intervention, and child development.
This position is particularly suited to individuals who are developing a career in Behaviour Analysis, therapeutic support, psychology, or related professions and who want to gain experience within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team.
Position - Behaviour Therapist
Contract Type - Contract by Contract- Self employed.
Service Area - Across all services
Location - South Wales (Cardiff Base)
Pay Scale - £60-75 per session
Additional Fees - Paid Reports & Mileage
Start Date - August 2026
About The Behaviour Clinic
The Behaviour Clinic is a specialist multidisciplinary organisation providing trauma-informed support to children, young people, families, foster carers, adoptive parents, schools, residential homes, and local authorities across Wales and South West England.
Our team includes Behaviour Analysts, Play Therapists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Family Practitioners, and other therapeutic professionals who work together to improve outcomes for children and young people facing complex emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.
We are particularly recognised for our work with care-experienced children and our TRIBE® Trauma-Informed Care model, which combines behavioural science, attachment theory, and therapeutic practice to support meaningful and lasting change.
About The Role
Behaviour Therapists provide direct therapeutic and behavioural support to children and young people under the guidance of senior clinicians and Behaviour Analysts.
You will work directly with children, families, schools, and carers to support the implementation of therapeutic and behavioural interventions designed to improve emotional wellbeing, relationships, life skills, confidence, and positive behaviour.
This role combines practical intervention, relationship building, and therapeutic support, making it ideal for individuals who enjoy direct work with children and young people. Within this position you can gain experience in trauma informed care if you are training to be a Behaviour Analyst.
Typical Responsibilities
- Deliver direct therapeutic and trauma-informed support sessions
- Support the implementation of Support Plans and intervention programmes
- Help children develop emotional understanding, emotional regulation, communication, and social skills
- Undertake direct work in homes, schools, clinics, and community settings
- Support parents, carers, and professionals to implement agreed strategies
- Collect and record information to monitor progress and outcomes
- Produce high-quality records and session notes
- Contribute to multidisciplinary planning and reviews
- Work collaboratively with Behaviour Analysts and other therapists
- Support children and young people to achieve identified goals
What We Offer
- Flexible self-employed opportunities
- Administrative and organisational support
- Opportunities to work across a diverse range of services
- Specialist training in trauma-informed care
- Opportunities to develop therapeutic skills and interventions
- Access to multidisciplinary consultation and expertise
- Opportunities to contribute to research, service development, and innovation
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Regular professional development opportunities
What We Value
We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:
- Accountability and professionalism
- Compassion and empathy
- Child-centred practice
- Collaborative working
- Solution-focused thinking
- Curiosity and continuous learning
- High standards of therapeutic care
- A commitment to improving outcomes for children and families
Essential Requirements
- MSc in Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Child Development, Education, Social Care, or a related field, or currently studying towards a relevant postgraduate qualification
- Alternatively, a relevant undergraduate degree with experience working with children and young people
- Experience working with children, young people, or families
- Ability to build positive therapeutic relationships
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
- Willingness to learn and implement evidence-based approaches
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of behavioural principles and intervention strategies
- Knowledge of attachment theory and developmental trauma
- Experience working with care-experienced children and young people
- Experience supporting foster, adoptive, or kinship families
- Experience working in schools, residential care, social care, or therapeutic services
- Experience delivering direct interventions to children and young people
- Additional training in therapeutic approaches or child development
- Experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams
Who This Role Would Suit
This role is ideal for Behaviour Analysts who:
- Individuals working towards Behaviour Analyst, psychology or counselling certification
- Graduates seeking to develop a specialist career supporting children and families
- Practitioners who enjoy direct work with children and young people
- Professionals interested in trauma-informed care and therapeutic practice
- Individuals seeking to gain experience within a multidisciplinary clinical environment
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about helping children and young people overcome adversity, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please complete the application form available at:
www.thebehaviourclinic.com
Together, we can help children and young people build safer, stronger, and more hopeful futures.
Pay: £60.00-£75.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
