Job Description

Job Title: Full Time Senior Children & Young People's Therapist 29,925 - 33,075.

ABC is looking to recruit a Full Time Senior Child & Family Therapist to join our team of qualified and experienced therapists.

ABC's mission is to support children, young people and their families. We do this through our value base of integrity, kindness, dedication and accessibility for all.

The successful applicant must have extensive experience of working with children, young people and families within local school, community, social care and muti agency settings. They will also possess the leadership and management skills to succeed in this role. The successful applicant will achieve positive outcomes for children and families who have been impacted by adverse childhood experiences including developmental and attachment based trauma.

The postholder will work with a caseload of children and young people with complex needs and be competent and experienced in managing safeguarding concerns, and supporting other staff to do so.

Successful applicants must be enthusiastic, empathic, and committed to proactively supporting and empowering children, young people and families. They will be qualified to a minimum Diploma level therapy qualification and have a minimum of 450 face to face client hours. Applicants must be a member of a professional body, e.g. BACP, UKCP, PTUK, BAPT and will be either accredited or working towards accreditation.

A commitment to safeguarding, strength-based practice and empowerment are essential. Applicants will demonstrate the ability to engage with children, young people, families and professionals as well as have a sound understanding of child development, attachment needs and the impact of trauma. Applicants will also have experience of using evidence-based tools to measure the impact and outcomes of therapy, and will have the ability to support other team members to consistently apply this across the team.

Closing date for applications: 16th December 2025

For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Lowe on 01642 913060

About ABC

ABC really values its team members and offers excellent training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service alongside a 3% employer contributory pension scheme. This post will be based in Billingham and the postholder will work across various locations in Tees Valley.

ABC is committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery. ABC follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and team members must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of clients.

Due to the nature of the duties of these roles, an enhanced DBS disclosure and three satisfactory references will be sought in the event of a successful application and interview process.

1. Exercise, promote and support autonomous professional responsibility to work professionally and safely with children and young people referred to ABC services.

2. Positively attend, represent ABC and where appropriate, chair multi-agency meetings and forums.

3. Deputise for Safeguarding Lead when required, requiring extensive knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedures.

4. Identify, report Safeguarding/Child Protection concerns to Line Manager at the

earliest opportunity.

5. Take a lead on assigned developments and project work.

6. Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service.

7. Report to and be directly accountable to the ABC Senior Leadership Team.

8. Adhere to ABC Safeguarding & Child Protection policy.

9. Actively contribute to the development of all ABC's activities and workstreams.

10. Access supervision in line with professional standards set by the appropriate professional body.

11. Provide ABC Therapists with effective Case Management Supervision.

12. Supervise ABC staff and volunteers and peer mentors to be safe and effective in their role.

13. Accept, coordinate and monitor referrals to ensure the smooth progression of client casework.

14. Assess clients for suitability for counselling, play therapy and other psychological interventions.

15. Formulate, plan, implement and evaluate therapy interventions for children, young

people and families.

16. Utilise highly developed communication skills in working with children, young people,

families and partner agencies in order to fully understand presenting issues and contextual needs to deliver effective therapy interventions and services.

17. Work collaboratively in achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and families, across a wide range of partners and supporting agencies.

18. Ensure that positive therapy outcomes are consistently being achieved for children, young people and families accessing therapy.

19. Meet all data protection and organisational requirements relating to the collection and

use of sensitive data, including the secure usage and storage client and company Information.

20. Support clinical activity in line with ethical standards; including the requirement to submit ABC client notes within the 48-hour specified timeframe.

21. Work closely alongside ABC Directors and Senior Managers, ensuring appropriate feedback is given, or guidance is sought in order to deliver services/projects both safely and effectively.

22. Liaise with partner agencies to coordinate and implement a team around the child/family approach for children and young people.

23. Adhere to and communicate high standards of practice according to ABC Counselling, Play Therapy & Family Solutions CIC, and the professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BACP, UKCP, PTUK).

24. Ensure that client confidentiality/privacy (within the limits of Safeguarding) is protected.

25. Consider Gillick competence in maintaining client confidentiality where appropriate.

26. Keep up to date with developments in the spheres of therapy to inform and share good practice across the ABC team.

27. Attend/lead on line management/peer supervision meetings to ensure high standards of practice and outcomes is evident and consistent across the team.

28. Work in the best interests of children and young people, seeking and providing guidance and support as appropriate.

29. Work safely with young people and families in therapeutic settings, making reasonable adjustments to maximise access and minimise risk to self and others.

29. Work across a wide range of therapeutic needs e.g. low, medium and complex, using supervision and support appropriately to reflect on casework and practice.

30. Lead, plan, coordinate and deliver individual and group therapeutic activities that are inclusive and meaningful.

31. Quality assure written reports to ensues quality and accuracy prior to their submission.

32. Evidence therapy progression, impact and outcomes using the correct clinical and approved digital tools/measures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A minimum Diploma therapy qualification Membership of or registration with an appropriate professional body.

Desirable

Additional child/family/attachment focused qualification/training Accredited with BACP, UKCP, PTUK or another recognised professional organisation Certificate/Diploma in Supervision

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 450 face to face client hours. Minimum of two years post qualification Experience of working therapeutically with children and young people and their families. Experience of providing therapeutic interventions Experience of assessing and managing risk Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both the service and children, young people and families Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and child development Awareness of a range of therapeutic approaches. Demonstrates the effective use of clinical supervision Commitment to continuous professional development Solid understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people Ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community settings Ability to contribute and support multi agency support plans to enable positive outcomes for children and their families. Positively promote ABC to children, families and other stakeholders Work collaboratively with children, young people and families Ability to develop professional therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills Demonstrates competency in using Microsoft Office Experience in using data base systems to record sessions and notes

Desirable

Experience of delivering therapy in community and school settings Experience of using a range of evidenced based interventions including the use of Routine Outcome Measures. Experience of delivering Clinical and/or Reflective Supervision

Other requirements attributed to this role:

Be child centred and non-judgemental, accepting and empathic in approach.

At all times positively promote ABC to stakeholders

Create a warm and safe environment for children, young people and families.

Lead by example, modelling high standards of practice at all times.

Take pride in, and celebrate children and families' successes, however great or small.

Contribute to the development and implementation of best practice, being mindful of different approaches used across ABC.

Embrace diversity and the strength this brings to the team and service

Work as part of an inclusive team to get things done in the best way possible.

Inspire others to be the best that they can be

Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,925.00-33,075.00 per year

Experience:

therapy: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person