Integrative Therapist

Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. Our 1600 colleagues work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting 44,000 individuals from cradle to career.

Catch22 MAT is an alternative education provider for young people, over 700 vulnerable young people with challenging behaviours are supported through independent alternative education schools or via a range of tailored support programmes delivered in school or off-site. Include schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling, whereby multiple barriers to learning have previously affected engagement and access to education.

The Fen Rivers Academy provides a safe, nurturing environment for 5-16 year old students who have been unable to sustain a place in mainstream education. By prioritising academic achievement and introducing behaviour interventions and therapeutic support where necessary, we enable them to re-integrate at the same key stage as their peers and go on to access opportunities in employment and further education.

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To plan, deliver and manage specific subject area learning programmes for learners aged 4-18 (up to 25 if they have an EHCP) ensuring tracking and progressions is cantered in the middle of your practice, allowing the development of complex and vulnerable students.

To be part of a team to manage behaviour and the complex needs of students.
We have a strong, caring staff team who work closely to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. The leadership team prioritise the well-being of all staff and frequent opportunities to get together as a group ensure everyone feels supported.
We are seeking an Integrative Therapist to become a full-time member of our staff team. Experience of working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs is essential, and experience of supporting families (for example through programs such as MST) would be desirable. We would like to hear from someone who has experience of delivering art/music/drama/play therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The successful applicant will be required to deliver therapy to our children on a 1:1 basis (or small group where this is possible) and work closely with our SENCO to ensure identified needs are being met. Where possible, you may be required to undertake assessment work in order to identify an appropriate therapeutic approach.
You will have experience of working using a multi-agency approach and adhering to safeguarding procedures, whilst paying due care to confidentiality.

We are looking for a Integrative Therapist with the following attributes:

• Build strong relationships with children, staff, and parents/carers.
• Work using own initiative and be flexible to the changing school environment.
• Commited to develop and undertake training as and when required.

We are looking for therapists with some or all of the below specifications. Please see the full Job Description for a complete list of qualifications and classifications on whether essential/desirable:

• A robust post-graduate qualification ( usually Master’s) in psychological therapy (or equivalent)
• Accreditation with BACP/ full registration with UKCP/, full registration with BPS/BABCP
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of child development and the effects of adverse childhood experiences.
• Knowledge of local Early Help and Child Protection processes.
• Experience of delivering therapy to children and young people who are emotionally dysregulated.
• Work in an SEMH, PRU or alternative provision setting.

Please see here for full Job Description & Person Specification

Salary: FTE Up to £30,123.00 per annum (pro rata: up to £25,765.41)

Contract: Permanent - Full time (37 hours per week) - term time only (39 weeks)

Flexible working available and successful candidate will need to be able to travel

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Catch22 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.