We are recruiting a Therapeutic Practitioner to deliverFor Babys Sakein the East of England. The post will be home-based with some elements of hybrid working. Applicants need to be located in the local area (Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex) and able to travel across the region.
For Babys Sakeis an innovative, therapeutic, trauma-informed programme. We work with both co-parentsindividually, supporting a recovery framework to overcome the devastating effects of domestic abuse in theirrelationship. We acknowledge and explore unresolved and often complex childhood trauma and changeharmful patterns of behaviour to develop a home environment where children can flourish. We adopt anattachment-focused parenting approach that enhances the opportunity for children to feel safe and securewith parents who are emotionally available and attuned to all their needs.
There must be a current pregnancy to harness change motivations, a desire on behalf of both parents to co-parent their unborn baby (although they do not have to be in a relationship) and we can work with the families up until the baby reaches the age of 2. The significance of this two-year timescale is evidenced in all recent child development research.
You will have the opportunity to support the continued evolution ofFor Babys Sakewhilst ensuring fidelity tothe programme and sustaining the ethos and values of the For Babys Sake Trust.
TheFor Babys Sakemulti-disciplinary team consists of highly trained, therapeutic practitioners capable ofestablishing and maintaining meaningful, trusting relationships that consistently guarantee engagement andcrucially provide the framework for the deeper, therapeutic exploration that allows co-parents to understandthe impact of their own parenting experiences. To be part of this exceptional team you must have demonstrable therapeuticskills, sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults, infant mental health, and a thoroughunderstanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse, attachment, and the impact of unresolved trauma.
The position is full-time on a permanent contract. Full details, including the job description, person specification and background briefing information can be found in the relevant attachments. There will be an expectation of occasional travel to locations across the UK on occasions.
For an opportunity to discuss this vacancy informally, please contact either Becky Reynolds, Deputy Director of Operationsor Brenda Evans, Therapeutic Lead.
Further information about The For Babys Sake Trust can also be found on our website.
On receipt of your application, we will send you an equal opportunities monitoring form. This is confidential and voluntary and will not form part of the selection process.
Closing date:12th January 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by close of business on 13th January 2025 and interviewswill be held on21st/23rd January 2025.
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