Job Description

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Psychotherapist

Location:

Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Salary:

Band 7- 49,450.80 - 55,577.02 (Pro Rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Part-time- 15- 22.5hrs per week (2 or 3 days a week)

Bring your compassion, creativity and clinical expertise to a place where every child matters.

About Us

At St Elizabeth's, we're more than a care and education provider -- we're a thriving, values-led community built on compassion, aspiration, collaboration and joy. Nestled in 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, we support children, young people and adults with epilepsy, learning disabilities, autism, and a range of complex medical needs.



With on-site education, supported living, residential care and a multidisciplinary health agency -- including nursing, therapies, psychology, and Positive Behaviour Support -- we offer a unique, integrated model that supports individuals across every stage of life.

The Role

As our

Psychotherapist

, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people with complex needs. Working within our dynamic Health Agency and wider multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver specialist, person-centred interventions that empower individuals to understand, manage and thrive with their mental health.



This is a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful, impactful work across school, residential and therapy settings. You'll be joining a committed and talented team -- and helping to embed a truly therapeutic culture across the Centre.

What You'll Do

Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people Deliver personalised, evidence-based therapeutic sessions Carry out holistic mental health assessments and contribute to multi-agency care plans Collaborate with residential staff, teaching teams, nurses and external professionals Maintain high-quality clinical records and contribute to statutory reviews Contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance, and staff training Champion best practice and innovation in mental health support for individuals with complex needs

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone passionate, emotionally intelligent, and highly skilled in supporting children with a wide range of needs.



You will have:

A postgraduate qualification in Psychotherapy or related field Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., BACP, HCPC) Experience working therapeutically with children and young people with additional or complex needs A collaborative approach to working with families and professional teams Knowledge of mental health strategies, safeguarding, and relevant legislation

Why Join St Elizabeth's?

A values-led workplace where you can make a real impact Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development A supportive, close-knit team environment Access to high-quality clinical supervision and CPD Competitive salary and benefits A beautiful working environment with free on-site parking

Live life to the full. Help others do the same.

If you're ready to bring your clinical expertise and your heart to a role where you'll make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.



Apply now! or email

recruitment@stelizabeths.org.uk

to learn more.

St Elizabeth's is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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