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Part time 28 hrs/week, Term time only (39 weeks / yr) - 0.63 FTE

Job Details

Contract type: Permanent
Interview date: 16/02/2026
Location: Ullenwood site, Cheltenham (1 day per week at Work Based Learning team, Cheltenham centre)

About the role

The ongoing health and wellbeing of our students is vital to enhance their quality of life and to support their learning and experiences as they grow in their independence and explore new opportunities during their time at National Star.

Providing face to face support to our students with complex physical and learning disabilities, you will be proactive and creative in finding the most effective therapy pathways and ensuring that we are meeting individuals' needs. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of students, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Talking Therapy programmes and ensuring that interventions are safe and effective.

Ideally, you will have a good understanding of the issues faced by young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities, quality assurance processes and the reporting of progress based on each student's EHCP based individual targets.

A flexible approach coupled with excellent communication and team working skills will be required as you will work with students, support staff and members of the multi disciplinary team to integrate wellbeing and positive behaviour support strategies, including Emotional Wellbeing plans, into learning or other activities wherever possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and highly regarded team of therapists working at the award winning National Star College, giving you the chance to learn from other professionals and develop your professional skills. You will be part of a hugely supportive, growing and dynamic team that includes creative arts therapies such as dance, music, drama, and our Positive Behaviour Support team.

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant and recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy and registration with UKCP, BACP or HCPC. Additional training in Positive Behaviour Support and specialisms such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy would also be highly beneficial.

Benefits

• Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)
• Award winning training
• Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite
• Westfield medical cover
• Life insurance cover
• Employee helpline
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
• Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus many more

Apply

Apply online to the Talking Therapist role.

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we've supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical.