Psychological Therapist – looked after children

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Bexhill, East Sussex
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£39,900 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Therapeutic Qualification Experience working with looked after children Experience working with young people Complex Trauma Developmental Trauma Therapeutic Care Planning Interventions Reflective Groups

FULL DESCRIPTION

Psychological Therapist – looked after children

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to work within 2 CYP residential homes in/around Bexhill, East Sussex.

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Psychological Therapist – looked after children

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to work within 2 CYP residential homes in/around Bexhill, East Sussex.

The candidate appointed will be delivering a comprehensive therapeutic service to childrenand young peoplein a residentialsetting. The post holder will complete therapeutic care planning, and deliver assessments, formulations and bespoke interventions.

You will predominantly support staff in therapeutic practice to develop better understanding, alongside delivering reflective groups with carers and managers.

The successful candidate will also help with completing the Social and Emotional Welfare (SEW) Assessment on young people, develop the therapeutic community, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time, 37.5 hours p/w, (Working hours are 4 days, 09:00-17:00 and one shift of 12:00-20:00 during the week.)

Salary – £28,875 – £39,900 FTE

Experience required:

Those applying will have a relevant therapeutic qualification, and a minimum of **2* years experience working with looked after children and young people , alongside**complex/developmental trauma. *

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