Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification as a Psychotherapist, Creative therapist, CWP, EMHP, nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, drama therapist or art therapist, CBT therapist, systemic practitioner
• Registration with the appropriate professional body (where applicable)

Desirable

• Training in therapeutic approaches used in under-5s services

Experience

Essential

• Training in therapeutic approaches used in under-5s services
• Strong experience of working with children, young people, and families with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Considerable experience in delivering both group and individual interventions

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS settings

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• High-level communication skills (written and verbal), including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be emotive
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to children, young people, parents, carers, and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
• An understanding of psychological models/theories, including attachment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).