Residential Therapist Location: CANW Residential Children’s Homes (Wilpshire, Blackburn) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (flexible rota including weekends) Salary: £30,018 – £32,004 About CANW At CANW, we believe every child and young person deserves the chance to grow, heal and thrive. Our Residential Services provide a safe and nurturing home where children feel supported, valued and encouraged to achieve their potential. We are looking for a dedicated Residential Therapist to join our team and help transform lives. Your Role As a Residential Therapist, you will play a vital part in supporting the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people living in our homes. You will: Provide 1:1 and group therapeutic interventions Identify emotional and mental health needs through assessment Deliver a range of creative, person-centered and solution-focused therapeutic approach Support residential staff teams through guidance, reflective discussion and mental health workshops Work collaboratively across agencies to achieve the best outcomes Contribute to service development and ensure practice aligns with safeguarding, Ofsted and CANW standards We are seeking someone who is compassionate, resilient and passionate about improving young lives. ✔ Essential Qualifications (Level 3 in at least one): Counselling Skills CBT Play Therapy Psychology CYP IAPT (Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioner or Education & Mental Health Practitioner) ✔ Essential Experience: Therapeutic work with children and young people Working with or supporting staff teams 1:1 therapeutic interventions Multi-agency partnership working Strong assessment and decision-making skills ✔ Essential Knowledge & Skills: Safeguarding Child/adolescent development Outcomes monitoring Knowledge of childcare legislative frameworks Strong communication and ICT skills ✔ Additional Requirements: Ability to work flexibly, including weekends Full UK driving licence and access to transport is essential Alongside working for a charity like CANW that provides you with a sense of reward, fulfilment and passion, who go above and beyond to support the lives of children and young people, you will also receive a suite of benefits including; Enhanced annual leave starting from 25 days, plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day each year up to 30 days holiday. Annual leave purchase scheme Company Sick Pay (Payable after successful probation period) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave (based on service) Electric vehicle lease scheme Medicash scheme Employee Assistance Programme Benefits hub with exclusive discounts A range of learning and development opportunities Reward, recognition and long service awards Residential Therapist - PS.docx Residential Therapist - JD.docx