Outreach Psychotherapist
Salary: £41,376.67 (Pro Rata) (21 Hours per week, 3 days x 7 hours)
Duration: Contract - 12 Months (April Start)
About us:
We work in East London, once of the most deprived areas of the UK. We support people in times of crisis, providing a safe space, food, warmth and access to advice & support.
We also work with people to build skills and confidence. Through our employment & progression schemes and our mental and physical health services we provide the tools that enable people to create healthy, independent lives.
About the role:
- To actively promote & deliver the service in conjunction with partner agencies to those who are rough sleeping, living in Housing First Accommodation or in the hostel pathway. This will require street outreach shifts and attending client accommodation.
- To provide therapeutic interventions for clients who are homeless or vulnerably housed and who have complex needs.
- To actively promote the service and trauma informed practices to external agencies and organisations and to attend Multiple Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT’s) for clients on the psychotherapy caseload.
- To assist the Head of Psychotherapy in the reporting, presentations and data management for commissioners.
- Conduct visits to Winter Crash Pads for entrenched rough sleepers encouraging clients to stay safe during severe weather emergency provision (SWEP).
- Adhere to Providence Row Policies and Procedures at all times
Benefits:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
To Apply
Please follow the link on the Charity Jobs website and submit your CV along with covering letter.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
