Integrative Therapist King's Lynn, England
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Company Description
Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. Our 1600 colleagues work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting 44,000 individuals from cradle to career.
Catch22 MAT is an alternative education provider for young people, over 700 vulnerable young people with challenging behaviours are supported through independent alternative education schools or via a range of tailored support programmes delivered in school or off-site. Include schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling, whereby multiple barriers to learning have previously affected engagement and access to education.
The Fen Rivers Academy provides a safe, nurturing environment for 5-16 year old students who have been unable to sustain a place in mainstream education. By prioritising academic achievement and introducing behaviour interventions and therapeutic support where necessary, we enable them to re-integrate at the same key stage as their peers and go on to access opportunities in employment and further education.
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To plan, deliver and manage specific subject area learning programmes for learners aged 4-18 (up to 25 if they have an EHCP) ensuring tracking and progressions is cantered in the middle of your practice, allowing the development of complex and vulnerable students.
To be part of a team to manage behaviour and the complex needs of students.
We have a strong, caring staff team who work closely to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. The leadership team prioritise the well-being of all staff and frequent opportunities to get together as a group ensure everyone feels supported.
We are seeking an Integrative Therapist to become a full-time member of our staff team. Experience of working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs is essential, and experience of supporting families (for example through programs such as MST) would be desirable. We would like to hear from someone who has experience of delivering art/music/drama/play therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The successful applicant will be required to deliver therapy to our children on a 1:1 basis (or small group where this is possible) and work closely with our SENCO to ensure identified needs are being met. Where possible, you may be required to undertake assessment work in order to identify an appropriate therapeutic approach.
You will have experience of working using a multi-agency approach and adhering to safeguarding procedures, whilst paying due care to confidentiality.
We are looking for a Integrative Therapist with the following attributes:
- Build strong relationships with children, staff, and parents/carers.
- Work using own initiative and be flexible to the changing school environment.
- Commited to develop and undertake training as and when required.
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