Job summary Do you want to help make a difference to the lives of primary and secondary school aged children and young people? We have a unique opportunity for a School Therapist to join Northpoint's School Services in the Temple Newsam Cluster Partnership on a part time basis. The Cluster Team | TNCP Main duties of the job This role will involve delivering one-to-one short-term therapeutic interventions to primary and secondary school aged children and young people referred into the cluster. You will be working closely with the cluster team, school staff and other stakeholders to provide emotional and mental health support. As a School Therapist, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving the wellbeing of children and young people. About us At Northpoint, we take pride in our commitment to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Our partnership approach with local schools and stakeholders aims to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families. Join us in making a difference and contributing to the transformation of mental health support in the community. Date posted 20 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £31,310 to £39,120 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number LA1214395LeeST Job locations Temple Newsam Cluster Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 0JY Job description Job responsibilities What you will be doing as a School Therapist: As a School Therapist in TNCP, your responsibilities will include: Delivering one-to-one short-term therapeutic interventions to primary and secondary school-aged children and young people referred into the cluster. Building and maintaining effective relationships with school staff and management teams. Assessing and determining the need for intervention with children and families referred. Holding a caseload of children and young people, conducting assessments, and formulating emotional and mental health needs. Providing evidence-based individual interventions in various school settings. Collaborating with the School team to identify appropriate practitioners or CAMHS pathways for onward referrals. Offering consultation and advice to school staff and professionals as needed. Working across the schools in the cluster to provide support where required. Ensuring safeguarding concerns are addressed appropriately and contributing to safeguarding processes. Maintaining confidential records in line with Northpoint's procedures. Collaborating with other professionals to ensure therapeutic services are evidence-based and tailored to the client group. Communicating with parents and families according to Northpoint's guidelines. Job description Job responsibilities What you will be doing as a School Therapist: As a School Therapist in TNCP, your responsibilities will include: Delivering one-to-one short-term therapeutic interventions to primary and secondary school-aged children and young people referred into the cluster. Building and maintaining effective relationships with school staff and management teams. Assessing and determining the need for intervention with children and families referred. Holding a caseload of children and young people, conducting assessments, and formulating emotional and mental health needs. Providing evidence-based individual interventions in various school settings. Collaborating with the School team to identify appropriate practitioners or CAMHS pathways for onward referrals. Offering consultation and advice to school staff and professionals as needed. Working across the schools in the cluster to provide support where required. Ensuring safeguarding concerns are addressed appropriately and contributing to safeguarding processes. Maintaining confidential records in line with Northpoint's procedures. Collaborating with other professionals to ensure therapeutic services are evidence-based and tailored to the client group. Communicating with parents and families according to Northpoint's guidelines. Person Specification Experience and Qualifications Essential A relevant therapeutic qualification A relevant therapeutic qualification would include a diploma from a BACP-accredited training (or equivalent) OR a relevant HCPC-registered title (i.e. art therapist, arts psychotherapist, drama therapist, counselling psychologist, clinical psychologist). NB Equivalent therapy qualifications from non-accredited courses should be of a level that would be recognised for professional accreditation purposes and sufficient to practise as a counsellor/therapist (i.e. minimum of 450 taught hours over at least 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, supervised practice within a therapeutic organisation, with teaching which covered elements of theory, skills practice, professional issues and personal development). Desirable Further training in working therapeutically with children and young people Person Specification Experience and Qualifications Essential A relevant therapeutic qualification A relevant therapeutic qualification would include a diploma from a BACP-accredited training (or equivalent) OR a relevant HCPC-registered title (i.e. art therapist, arts psychotherapist, drama therapist, counselling psychologist, clinical psychologist). NB Equivalent therapy qualifications from non-accredited courses should be of a level that would be recognised for professional accreditation purposes and sufficient to practise as a counsellor/therapist (i.e. minimum of 450 taught hours over at least 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, supervised practice within a therapeutic organisation, with teaching which covered elements of theory, skills practice, professional issues and personal development). Desirable Further training in working therapeutically with children and young people 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. Employer details Employer name Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd Address Temple Newsam Cluster Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 0JY Employer's website https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)