CBT TherapistNHS

Job summary

We 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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

Job description

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

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.