Job Description

We invite applications for an exciting opportunity to join a new forensic service at our office in central Birmingham and working from home until our current Covid-19 policy changes.

The Senior Therapist (Forensic Service) will join Respond’s Midlands team delivering therapeutic trauma informed services across the region. You will support Midlands Transforming Care Partnerships to enable people with learning disabilities, autism or both subject to long-stay hospitalisation under the Mental Health Act, and with a forensic history, to return to their local community.

You will undertake a range of forensic clinical work including case management and provide clinical supervision, reflective practice groups, consultation and training for a wide range of clinicians, professionals and care staff externally. 

This unique opportunity may well be the next step in your career advancement with a commitment from Respond to support and develop your skills in all areas of the role, including your knowledge of trauma and its impact on  people with a learning disability, autism or both.

About us: Respond is a small national charity with offices in London and Birmingham providing specialised community support for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced abuse or trauma. 

To apply: Via CharityJob with a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification criteria. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date: 11th April 2021

Interviews (by Zoom): 23rd April 2021