Senior PsychotherapistUp to £52,000We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Health and Wellbeing Team as a Senior Psychotherapist here at a Wilderness Way.We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Psychotherapist who will work closely with our Clinical Director, to support members of the Health and Wellbeing team’s delivery of high quality, evidenced based therapeutic support to our children and practitioner teams.What we offer you,• Annual Leave: You will receive 33 days per annum, our holiday year runs from March to February.• Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years’ service• Training Academy: An in-depth induction and welcome program• Bonuses: You will be rewarded £1000 every time you successfully refer a friend• Pension: Auto enrolment into our Company pension• Recognition Awards: Our monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards celebrate you and your team’s success• Your Wellbeing: Excellent health and wellbeing benefits via Medicash, including an employee assistance programme; a cash back healthcare plan that offers discounts on optical, dental, and a range of complimentary therapies; 24/7 access to a virtual GP, and other lifestyle apps to support your wellbeing; discounted gym memberships.• Life Assurance: of 2 times annual salary• Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses following feedback from our employeesYour role and responsibilities as Senior Psychotherapist,• As Senior Psychotherapist you will be directly responsible for the support and clinical supervision of our therapeutic report and clinical records of those whom you line manage.• Support members of the Health and Wellbeing Team to develop good practice and promote their own self development through individual managerial support/clinical supervision.• You will have exceptional knowledge concerning issues related to risk and safeguarding in relation to our children and to guide other team members when necessary.• You will assist in the development of A Wilderness Way therapeutic training, including researching current, relevant theory and delivering training to operational teams.• You will be based at Head Office, just outside Penrith. However, you will travel throughout Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham to visit our children and care teams.Key qualities that we look for,• Substantial and recent experience of working directly with children in a psychotherapy and counselling capacity• You will hold a UKCP/BACP/HCPC registration and a relevant professional qualification.• You will have line manager experience in a care environment including recruitment, training and knowledge to support the practice of our teams• You will have an excellent understanding of legislation and regulations surrounding residential childcare and safeguarding children• Ability to work on your own and to tight deadlines• Excellent communication skills• Proficient skills in IT and record keeping• A full, valid, UK driving licence and access to your own transportWe are an equal opportunities employer and have a commitment to safeguarding children. We follow Safer Recruitment practices.The successful candidate will be subject to necessary background checks, governed by regulation, including obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland.INDMP
