CYP Therapeutic Practitioner - Ilford

Children and Young People’s Therapist

Role Overview

We are working alongside a residential children’s service in the London area to appoint a Therapist to support children and young people with emotional and psychological needs linked to trauma and attachment experiences. This is a part-time position offering consistent hours across the week, with flexibility around exact working patterns.

The service provides a stable, caring environment for young people who have experienced disrupted care and complex life experiences. The Therapist will play a key role in supporting emotional regulation, attachment development, and therapeutic stability within the home. Comprehensive training and clinical support are provided, making this a strong opportunity for clinicians looking to develop further within residential care.

Key Duties

• Deliver planned 1:1 therapeutic sessions to children and young people living within the setting
• Establish safe, attuned therapeutic relationships using attachment-informed principles
• Contribute to the development and review of individual therapeutic goals
• Record session outcomes and share relevant information with the wider care team
• Work collaboratively with residential staff and external professionals
• Attend regular supervision, reflective practice, and training
• Support the emotional wellbeing of the home through consultation and guidance
• Actively engage in safeguarding processes and professional discussions

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What You’ll Receive

• Fully funded specialist training in attachment-based therapeutic models
• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional support
• A positive working culture with strong management support
• Potential to increase hours over time
• Longer-term opportunities within therapeutic residential services

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Candidate Profile

• Qualified Therapist or Psychotherapist, Diploma level or above
• Registered with, or working towards, a recognised professional body such as BACP, UKCP, or HCPC
• Experience providing therapeutic support to children or young people
• Good working knowledge of trauma, attachment, and therapeutic intervention
• Comfortable working independently while being part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong written skills and sound safeguarding awareness

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Desirable Experience

• Previous work within residential children’s services
• Exposure to attachment-focused or relational therapeutic models
• Background in psychology, education, youth work, or social care

Working with Archer Resourcing

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Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K

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