Young Person's Therapist at Oasis Project
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We are looking to recruit a Young Person's Therapist for 3 days a week based in Brighton. We are looking for:A Young Person's Therapist to deliver individual therapy to children and young people aged between 5 and 18 years who are affected by familial substance/alcohol misuse. As well as delivery oftherapy, the role will involve conducting initial meetings, liaising with other professional agencies, inputting into child protection processes and service evaluation. The post holder will need to be confident at managing high levels of risk beyond just dispensing individual therapy, demonstrating an ability to be able to manage firm boundaries around individual therapy whilst also liaising with other professional networks as appropriate.You will ideally have:⠢ MA / MSc training in integrative arts psychotherapy or equivalent AND/OR a Counselling qualification to at least Diploma level PLUS experience working with clients in similar sector post qualification⠢ Registration with appropriate professional body e.g. UKCP, BACP, HPC⠢ Experience of working with children/young people⠢ Knowledge and experience of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities, confidentiality procedures and data protection guidelines⠢ Skilled to work as an independent clinician⠢ Knowledge of issues facing substance misusers⠢ Resilient attitude that adheres to professional boundaries at all times⠢ Ability to work in a way that is reflective, adaptable and non-judgmental⠢ Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiativeWhat we offer for all roles:⠢ 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year after two years' service⠢ Well-being and mental health support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with GP access⠢ Contributory pension scheme⠢ Paid well-being hour once a month⠢ Company and statutory sick pay scheme⠢ Family friendly policies⠢ Learning and development opportunities, extensive training, and a team approach⠢ Funded clinical supervision in line with BACP guidelines⠢ A focus on well-being and balancing flexible working hours alongside organisational priorities⠢ Relaxed dress code⠢ Most staff working full time have a regular working from home day each week⠢ Oasis is a Brighton and Hove living wage employer, we hold the Investors in People Award and a Silver Accreditation as a Trauma-Informed organisation⠢ An opportunity to develop, strengthen and enhance practice⠢ Opportunity to join a supportive team of arts based therapistsThere will be an expectation that the roles will generally involve working from our office with limited home working.Who we are:For over 25 years Oasis Project (Oasis) has been delivering services for women with drug and alcohol problems and children affected by drug use in the family. We are an award winning, innovative organisation aiming to empower those affected by substance misuse make choices that lead to change. Alongside drug and alcohol treatment services for adult women and specialist support for parents, we have dedicated services for children/young people affected by substance misuse in the family including therapy and a creche, a Sex Workers' Outreach Project, a service for women who have had children removed from their care and support for young people new to treatment.How to apply:· To find out more about the role, please visit our website or alternatively you can email recruitment@.uk . If you would like to chat to someone about this role, please contact us via the recruitment email.· Please email your CV and covering letter, which clearly sets out your knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to the key responsibilities outlined in the job description along with your Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring form to recruitment@.uk.· If you are having any difficulties in applying or require any of this information in a different format, please contact us on 01273 696970 and ask for Charis Bull (HR Assistant) or via recruitment@.uk· The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 26th August 2024.· Interview date: Thursday 5th September 2024Please note:· Oasis Project is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or people from the global majority, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.· Oasis Project is committed to lived experience being central to its service development. We welcome applications from people with relevant personal/professional experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr