Volunteer TMP CYP Therapist Solace

You will provide a safe and secure space and develop trusting relationships with children and young people to support them to process difficult early experiences and decrease the negative impact that these experiences have had on their lives. You will work creatively using different therapeutic tools, and develop relationships with parents and carers and other professionals when necessary.

Volunteers will:

• Deliver safe, short to medium term trauma-informed therapeutic support to CYP who are impacted by trauma due to domestic abuse that they experienced.


• Maintain electronic case files and records according to Solace requirements.


• Promote an integrated working multi-agency approach with Adult and Childrens Service and other external stakeholders as necessary.


• Attend clinical supervision in line with the requirements of your accredited body.


• Ensure consistent excellence in service provision and adhere to your accrediting organisation's code of ethics.


• To support the child or young person to develop positive relationships, social skills and healthy behaviour


• To promote social inclusion, encourage independence and develop personal resilience of parent/carer affected by violence and with multiple needs


• To work in collaboration with relevant professionals and organisations, As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to:


• Gain experience and understanding of Violence against Women and Girls.


• Enabling service users to access valuable support that assists in their journey towards safe, independent lives, free from abuse.


• Contribute and support a busy and diverse team.


• Play a pivotal role in delivering services.


• Hands on experience in a dynamic charity working in the Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Sector.


• Work as part of a feminist organisation
  
  The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified dynamic CYP Therapist who has 150 clinical hours, ideally with prior experience in providing direct and dedicated therapeutic support to children and young people who have been a victim of VAWG., Be registered with the relevant accrediting body e.g., the British Association of Art Therapists; British Association of Drama Therapists; BACP; UKCP; HCPC or equivalent.


• Have demonstrable experience of providing therapeutic support to children and young people of various ages.


• Have the ability to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions within time limits.


• Have a sound understanding of gender-based violence, with focus on domestic and sexual abuse and its effect on CYP, including the effects of intersectional features and barriers.