Residential Therapeutic Practitioner

Thetford Area | Full Time

Help Children Heal. Shape Therapeutic Practice. Make a Real Difference.

Compass Community is looking for a passionate and experienced Therapeutic Practitioner to support children within our Residential Children's Homes and help transform the lives of children and young people affected by trauma.

Working as part of our specialist Therapeutic Services team, you'll coach and develop staff, embed trauma-informed practice, facilitate reflective groups, and help create nurturing environments where children can thrive.

Our evidence-based Assessing and Healing Complex Trauma (AHCT) approach is at the heart of everything we do, and you'll play a key role in bringing it to life across our homes.

What You'll Bring

• At least 2 years experience working with children in care
• Strong understanding of trauma, attachment and child development
• Therapeutic training or qualifications (or currently working towards)
• Confidence in supporting and developing others
• A positive, resilient and empathetic approach

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services

Why Join Compass?

• Be part of a leading therapeutic organisation supporting nearly 2,000 children and young people.
• Join a highly skilled, supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Receive ongoing professional development and specialist therapeutic training.
• Play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Where applicable, you will be involved in developing the therapeutic community within the Community of Community programme under the guidance of the Royal College of Psychiatry in London.

Working Hours: 4 days 9am–5pm and 1 day 12pm–8pm per week.

If you're ready to use your therapeutic knowledge to create lasting change, we'd love to hear from you 

What Makes Compass Therapeutic Services Different?

• Training - Ongoing free training and therapeutic workshops which account for high levels of CPD hours. We also provide DDP training and the opportunity to apply for funding for additional training. This will be decided through an application process.
• Career Progression - As Therapeutic Services is continuing to expand there are strong career pathways both within our team and within the wider Compass organisation.
• Individual & Peer group supervision - therapeutic & clinical supporting your CPD growth.
• Wellbeing – Access to confidential therapeutic wellbeing sessions within our Therapeutic Services team.
• Engagement conferences - Two per year with the national Therapeutic Services team to continue to develop your theoretical knowledge and sense of belonging. Accommodation & DBB provided.
• Awards – The chance to win up to £150 in vouchers every month from our company Awards and monthly vouchers within Therapeutic Services.
• Medicash - Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments with our MediCash scheme.
• Annual leave - An additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half-day festive shopping day.
• Bonuses - Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• Recommendation scheme - Earn up to £3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to £1,000 by recommending a full-time staff member.
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Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.