Central Recruitment are working with a charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing mental distress to work through trauma, build supportive relationships, and explore ways to live fulfilling lives.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Therapeutic Practitioners to work in a residential service in the Coulsdon area. Adopting a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach, the service offers a 24/7 safe, supportive environment for adults living with severe, complex mental health conditions, dual diagnosis and who may have experienced multiple placement breakdowns.

* 40 hours per week

* Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

* Shifts: Early & Late

* Temporary: 3 months with the possibility of transferring to permanent

* £15.86 per hour (£13.85 per hour, with £2.01 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trauma-informed residential service supporting adults with complex mental health needs.

Key responsibilities:

* Support a caseload of 3-4 clients to progress their recovery and achieve personal goals

* Facilitate community groups under the guidance of the Service Manager and Community Psychologist

* Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment framework

* Co-produce structured recovery, risk and move-on plans and support clients to achieve them

* Build therapeutic relationships through meaningful engagement

* Maintain strong partnerships with care teams and families

* Support clients to integrate within the service and wider community

* Assist with medication in line with organisational procedures

* Participate in reflective practice sessions

* Lead delegated administrative tasks

* Promote safeguarding, dignity and mental capacity awareness

What we're looking for:

* Experience supporting adults with complex mental health conditions using a recovery-focused approach

* Understanding of recovery principles and associated support needs

* Ability to build attachment-focused working relationships, complete assessments and develop action plans

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and clear information sharing

* Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging or violent behaviour

* Good written, numeracy and administrative skills

* Awareness of health and safety in residential settings

Desirable: counselling qualification or relevant training/experience, including engagement in personal therapy

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position