Most care homes say they value emotional wellbeing, then leave staff and young people to cope alone. This one is different: they've brought in an experienced trauma-informed therapist to support both the children and the team. If you're ready to do therapy that actually changes lives, keep reading
Picture walking into a home where a young person who's spent years in survival mode finally has a safe person to talk to. Where they can process the trauma and grief that's been driving their behaviour, build real resilience, and start to trust again. You'll be offering person-centred, trauma-informed counselling tailored to each child's unique needs, using integrative approaches from CBT to Gestalt therapy. That's the work that rewires nervous systems and opens doors to their future
But here's what makes this role different: you're not burning out alone. The home has invested in your wellbeing too. You'll have space for 1:1 checkins and reflective sessions to process the weight of this work, access to tools for managing emotional resilience and boundaries, and a team that actually understands that when staff are supported, everything else follows. That ripple effect matters
You'll be working alongside a residential team committed to building a trauma-informed culture where every young person and every adult feels genuinely seen and supported. The children will show improved emotional stability, better peer relationships, stronger engagement in education, and real trust in the adults around them. The staff will feel less burnout, better equipped to handle complex behaviours, and part of a home with genuine emotional safety baked in
What you will be doing
- Deliver 1:1 trauma-informed counselling to young people in the home using person-centred, integrative approaches including CBT, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and EFT
- Provide reflective and wellbeing support to the residential staff team, including checkins and sessions to process work-related stress and emotional impact
- Work collaboratively with the care team to help young people process trauma, grief and anxiety, and build confidence and emotional regulation skills
- Support young people's education, peer relationships and future planning through emotional and psychological tools
- Create and maintain a culture of emotional safety across the whole home environment
Why you will love working here
- Work with a residential provider genuinely committed to emotional wellbeing for children and staff alike, not just on paper
- Use your full toolkit of therapeutic skills in a role that makes visible, measurable difference to young people's stability, relationships and future
- Be part of a team that values your expertise, supports your professional development, and ensures you're never isolated in this emotionally demanding work
- Shape the emotional culture of an entire home, modelling what trauma-informed, compassionate care looks like
Is this you?
- Are you a qualified therapist (MNCPS accreditation, BACP registration or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in person-centred and integrative approaches
- Do you have specialist training or expertise in trauma-informed therapy, and ideally experience working with children and young people in care settings
- Are you flexible and skilled at tailoring your approach to meet individual needs, whether that's a child processing complex emotions or a staff member managing burnout
- Can you hold boundaries, manage your own emotional resilience, and model the self-care you're teaching others
- Are you committed to building a culture where young people feel truly heard and staff feel genuinely supported
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.