This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in developing this key area of our work. Your strong management skills will help enhance the quality and reach of these vital services, ensuring many more vulnerable children can access the support they need.

We are looking for an experienced mental health professional. The Creative Counselling Manager will oversee the delivery of therapeutic services in a college, provide support to children and young people, manage a team of training therapists, and liaise with the college, families, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.

Your qualifications and skills
• Recognised qualification in Counselling, Play Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy
• Qualification in CBT or DBT (or willingness to obtain)
• At least 300 hours of post-qualification clinical experience
• Strong understanding of child development and experience working with children/young people, particularly those with trauma
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures
• Ability to work creatively and engage children/young people effectively
• Full membership/ accreditation with an appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP/UKCP/BAPT/HCPC), where applicable to your qualifications
• Experience in delivering mental health services in schools
• A good understanding of child development and childhood mental health disorders

In this full-time role you will receive an excellent package including:
• 11% employer pension contribution
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Scheme
• The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference

How to apply
• A full job description and application form can be found here: Job Description Application-Form
• Please email your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@cathchild.org.uk

CLOSING DATE: Friday 21st March 2025, 9am
INTERVIEW DATE: to be confirmed

Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications feedback will not be provided for candidates who are not shortlisted.

Further information
Connect-Ed is the deliver arm for the mental health services provided by the Catholic Children’s Society (CCS). CCS is an inclusive employer, and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we service. There is no requirement for our staff to be Catholic and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. These posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.

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