Available Career Opportunities
Company Profile: The Medusa Project has a long-established reputation in providing specialised, high-quality residential care with therapeutic intervention for young women (gender inclusive) 16-21, who have challenging and complex needs, many of whom have experienced negative childhood experiences or trauma. Our project and fully trained staff team, create an environment where the individual needs of young people are met to enhance their development, health and wellbeing, with the aim of them gaining the skills to lead successful and productive lives. The Medusa Project is committed to the protection, welfare, growth and development of all young people placed in our care. This is a unique opportunity to get involved with an established project and team.
Residential Support Worker
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Benefits:
- Competitive Salary £29,400 Full-time
- 4-day Working Week
- 28-days Annual Leave
- Permanent Contracts
- Pension Contribution
- Wellbeing Programme
- Team Building Days Out
- Sick Pay
- Full Induction Training
- External Clinical Supervision
- DBT Supervision
- Diploma Training (with paid study time)
- Close to local transport (Zone 2), Free On-Street Parking
Key Requirements:
Female *
- Minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications to Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
- Children, young people and families Practitioner Level 4, if you do not have this qualification, we will support you to achieve this
- Minimum 3 years experience of working with young people with varied mental health challenges
- A minimum of 3 years of experience of working with young people who display self-harming behaviours
- Be committed to safeguarding
- Knowledge and understanding of the different forms of therapy
- Knowledge and understanding of attachment and trauma
- Knowledge and understanding of Autism and ADHD
- Ability to sleep-in once a week
- Essential knowledge and ability to use computers confidently
- MAPA or PMVA Training
Key Responsibilities:
- You must have empathy and the ability to be emotionally open and engaging while holding firm boundaries.
- You must be skilled and experienced in helping the young people to develop alternative ways of dealing with anger, self-harm and other behavioural issues
- Ability to work with hard-to-reach young people
- Ability to mentor and coach young people on personal care and to develop relevant life skills
- Work as part of a team to ensure the safety and well-being of young people and staff
- Carry out a range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the project
- Undertake housekeeping and cleaning duties in order to maintain a clean and safe environment
You can download the Job Description, Person Specification from the link below.
All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
* This role is for females only, due to setting and the nature of our work. This is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equality Act 2010.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
How to apply
To apply for this post please send your CV along with a covering letter stating why you would like to apply for this post to recruitment@themedusaproject.org.
Please download the Job Description & Job Specification form
Residential Waking Night Support Worker With Mental Health Experience
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Benefits:
- Competitive Salary £29,400 Full-time
- 3 and 4-day Working Week
- 28-days Annual Leave
- Permanent Contracts
- Pension Contribution
- Wellbeing Programme
- Team Building Days Out
- Sick Pay
- Full Induction Training
- External Clinical Supervision
- DBT Supervision
- Diploma Training
- Close to local transport (Zone 2), Free On-Street Parking
Key Requirements:
Female *
- Minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications to Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
- Children, young people and families Practitioner Level 4, if you do not have this qualification, we will support you to achieve this
- Minimum 3 years experience of working with young people with varied mental health challenges
- A minimum of 3 years of experience of working with young people who display self-harming behaviours
- Be committed to safeguarding
- Knowledge and understanding of the different forms of therapy
- Knowledge and understanding of attachment and trauma
- Knowledge and understanding of Autism and ADHD
- Essential knowledge and ability to use computers confidently
- MAPA or PMVA Training
Key Responsibilities:
- You must have empathy and the ability to be emotionally open and engaging while holding firm boundaries.
- You must be skilled and experienced in helping the young people to develop alternative ways of dealing with anger, self-harm and other behavioural issues
- Ability to work with hard-to-reach young people
- Ability to mentor and coach young people on personal care and to develop relevant life skills
- Work as part of a team to ensure the safety and well-being of young people and staff
- Carry out a range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the project
- Undertake housekeeping and cleaning duties in order to maintain a clean and safe environment
You can download the Job Description, Person Specification from the link below.
All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
* This role is for females only, due to setting and the nature of our work. This is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equality Act 2010.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
How to apply
To apply for this post please send your CV along with a covering letter stating why you would like to apply for this post to recruitment@themedusaproject.org.
Please download the Job Description & Job Specification form
Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
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Benefits:
- Salary £43,742 – £50,056 (Band 7)
- 37.5 hrs
- 30-days Holiday
- Permanent Contract
- Pension Contribution
- Well-Being Programme
- Team Building Days Out
- Sick Pay
- Full Induction Training
- External Clinical Supervision
- DBT Supervision
- Close to local transport (Zone 2), Free On-Street Parking
Responsible to:
Senior Management
Key Requirements:
Female *
- Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with an appropriate body (i.e., Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Work, Registered General Nurse, OT, Psychology etc.
- An AFT-accredited Qualifying/Master Level Training in Family Systemic Psychotherapy
- Membership of AFT – Registered with the UKCP
- Minimum 12 months experience of working as a systemic practitioner and embedding systemic skills in a clinical setting
- Knowledge and experience of working with young people with mental health and trauma
- Experience of MDT working
- Understanding of Child/Adult safeguarding issues
- Understanding of Risk Assessments and Risk Management
- Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment
- Formulating and devising care & safety plans, for a range of presentations
- Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings and co-working assessments and treatment within clinic-based settings
- Knowledge and Skills of a range of models in the assessment and treatment of mental health including specific family and systemic theories and evidence base
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention within the team and the professional network. You will provide systemic advice, guidance, joint work, consultation and training within the team.
- To undertake systemic assessments of the young people referred to the project. This includes the gathering of appropriate information from the family, utilising a range of systemic methodologies (e.g., interactional patterns, levels of context) and from other professionals and agencies.
- To provide a specialist level of systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with young people and their families. This includes delivery of a range of systemic skills and techniques to individuals and families, in the context of professional and wider social systems.
- To undertake risk assessment and the management of risk following an act or intent of deliberate self-harm.
- To identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding issues within procedures set down by project and the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
- Establish and maintain good relationships and clear communication with other local agencies [e.g., Social Services, CAMHS, DBT Service, Health Visitors and GP].
- To maintain up-to-date comprehensive clinical notes and prepare formal documents such as letters, reports and summaries.
- To participate in service and team reviews, in line with the project’s needs.
- To assist in ensuring that all practice is both clinically safe and can show evidence of evidence- based practice.
You can download the Job Description, Person Specification from the link below.
Closing date: Friday, 4th October 2024
All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
* This role is for females only, due to setting and the nature of our work. This is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equality Act 2010.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
How to apply
To apply for this post please send your CV along with a covering letter stating why you would like to apply for this post to recruitment@themedusaproject.org.
Please download the Job Description & Job Specification form