Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Ripponden, Halifax, West YorkshireContract: Part-time / Permanent, Minimum of 3 days a weekSalary: £47,810 pro rata- Depends on experienceService: Children in Care and Specialist Education Support

About Us: Timeout Children's Homes is an independent organisation which provides therapeutic residential childcare for children aged 6 - 17 years who have suffered abuse and neglect in their lives. The organisation was established in 2004 and has since grown organically and safely to provide only outstanding or good services.

Our current clinical team work holistically with our care and education teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for the child/young person through cross-departmental systemic work.

About the RoleWe are seeking a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Therapist) to provide high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic support to children and young people in care and those attending specialist schools. This role focuses on supporting individuals who may present with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs, including trauma-related difficulties, anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental differences.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, education staff, and external professionals to deliver formulation-driven interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and improved functioning across home and school environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual CBT assessments and interventions to children and young people in care and specialist educational settings
• Develop and implement formulation-driven treatment plans based on CBT models
• Work collaboratively with carers, teachers, social workers, and other professionals to ensure integrated support
• Provide psychoeducation and consultation to school staff and care teams
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk management planning
• Participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited CBT Therapist (BABCP accredited)
• Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Desirable

• Training in trauma-focused CBT or related approaches

Additional

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and formulation skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with complex needs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding procedures

Desirable

• Experience working with children in care or looked-after children services
• Experience working within specialist schools or educational settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Timeout Childrens Homes Ltd

Address

Ripponden Mill

Mill Fold

Ripponden

West Yorkshire

HX6 4DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.timeouthomes.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)