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Therapist

Polaris Inc.

Therapist

£24000

Polaris Inc., Knowsley

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0c45b6bbec334ea7add59520d1d1b615

Full Job Description

  • Work within internal and nationally recognised clinical governance frameworks, to ensure that all families receive a safe, high quality, consistent service.

  • Work within an integrated multi-disciplinary team, including participating in Social Care meetings.

  • Provide training and consultations to the systems around the child or young person.

  • Provide therapeutic interventions to children in care and care leaver's

  • Provide carer support, therapeutic parenting strategies and workshops to Foster Carer's working with children in care and care leaver's

  • Work collaboratively with the systems and professionals around the child or young person to support their understanding and professional development, encouraging placement stability and improved emotional health and wellbeing for the child or young person.

    The role is to work with children and young people looked after, and care leavers supporting their emotional wellbeing. There is also a responsibility to support placement stability, which includes working with foster carer's and other professionals supporting the child or young person. This includes multi-agency working, supporting professionals in the system around the child/young person to ensure best outcomes for the children and young people of Knowsley.


    • There is a requirement for you to travel to the best location for the support to take place, the contract is delivered within the local authority county and up to a 40 mile radius outside of this.

    With the skills to engage, motivate and challenge, we are looking for a therapeutic outreach worker to work within our multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to listen and respond sensitively and appropriately to children, young people and their families/foster carers, working with them in a solution-focused way to build on the existing strengths to achieve positive change.

    With a background in social care, youth work, education, or other related area and an understanding of the challenges faced by children, young people and families, it is essential that you have previous experience of working with children and families/foster carers as well as a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.,
  • Counselling and/or Therapy Qualification

  • Experience of working with children and young people

  • Experience of working with professionals, parents and foster carer's

  • Can work effectively as part of a team and individually

  • Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams

  • Understanding of trauma, attachment and children in care or care leavers, as well as the THRIVE model.

  • You must hold a UK Full driving license

  • Experience delivering groups and workshops for children and adults; or a willingness to learn and support delivery.

  • A high level of organisation, good written and verbal communication

  • To be resilient and able to work well under pressure

  • You must hold a UK Full driving license and be prepared to travel around the borough of Knowsley, in addition to a 40 mile radius of the border of the borough. (mileage is payable in line with our Expenses Policy)

    Polaris Children's Services are an established children's services provider that delivers innovative and outcomes-based services, offering real value and building brighter futures for as many children, young people and families as possible.