About this role
Location: Bedfordshire Hours: Full-time Contract: Permanent Band: 7 / 8A Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Client Group: Looked After Children (LAC)
Job Purpose Join a developing service focused on supporting young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Neglect, Abuse, and Trauma (NAT). This role aims to improve psychological well-being and facilitate reunification with family environments through structured, evidence-based interventions.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions for young people and families.
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Provide individual and group therapy sessions over 9–18 months using a range of psychological approaches.
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Develop treatment formulations based on thorough diagnostic assessments within a structured framework.
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Offer specialist consultation to staff, supporting therapeutic approaches and care planning.
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Act as keyworker, reviewing care plans and coordinating TAC meetings.
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Assess and monitor risk, implementing appropriate risk management plans.
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Work flexibly across community settings, residential homes, and virtual platforms as part of a hybrid model.