Overview
Salary up to £37,120 D.O.E.
Do you believe in the power of relationships to heal and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community places children first – always. Our work is shaped by Integrity, Courage and Care and driven by a shared belief that relationships heal and systems matter.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Deliver individual therapy, assessments and bespoke interventions for a caseload of around 16 children and young people.
* Build strong, attuned therapeutic relationships that support attachment, emotional regulation and recovery from trauma.
* Produce clear, insightful therapeutic reports (initial 12‑week assessment and 6‑monthly reviews).
* Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential staff, education teams, families and professionals as part of a Team Around the Child.
* Attend and contribute to multi‑disciplinary and TAC meetings.
* Facilitate Reflective Practice / Reflective Process Groups for residential and education staff.
* Offer up to three individual support sessions to foster carers during periods of stress (e.g. allegations, bereavement, placement instability).
* Contribute to staff and carer training aligned with your specialisms.
* Champion and actively contribute to our GRACE Inclusion ethos.
Being part of the wider Therapeutic Team
* Support the collaborative working with Independent Therapists.
* Contribute to Practice & Process meetings, including safeguarding, communication and case discussion.
* Support quality assurance of therapist reports and assessments.
* Share knowledge and curiosity – helping embed therapeutic and inclusion‑led thinking across Compass.
* Actively participate in at least one GRACE group.
* Guide and encourage the professional development of colleagues with sensitivity and respect.
How We Work Therapeutically
* Therapy is bespoke, creative, and child‑led, informed by AHCT, attachment theory and complex trauma.
* Interventions may include verbal therapy, play, art, sensory and relational approaches.
* We work systemically – adapting the therapy space where needed to support safety, trust and engagement.
* Sessions are weekly (45–50 minutes plus recording), with concise, meaningful case notes uploaded promptly.
Safeguarding & Professionalism
* Safeguarding children is paramount and underpins everything we do.
* Concerns must be shared promptly and appropriately in line with Compass and Local Authority procedures.
* You will receive regular clinical and operational supervision and are expected to remain reflective and engaged in CPD.
* You must maintain registration with your relevant professional body.
Essential Qualifications
* Relevant degree and professional qualification.
* Registration with an appropriate professional body.
* Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience, with strong experience of children in care.
* Excellent understanding of complex trauma and attachment.
* Sound knowledge of childcare legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
* A warm, reflective, resilient approach and confidence working systemically.
Desirable
* Experience contributing to services striving for Good/Outstanding Ofsted.
* Experience delivering reflective practice, training or supervision.
This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with service needs. Flexibility and travel across Compass Community sites are required.
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