Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Specialist

Aluminum Window Designs Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner to deliver transformative therapy to individuals facing challenges related to domestic abuse. This role offers a unique opportunity to work both face-to-face and remotely, providing essential support to those in need. You will engage with diverse populations, utilizing your expertise in CBT and DBT to foster positive change. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and possess strong interpersonal skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cognitive behavioural therapy to diverse populations.
• Ability to manage disruptive and aggressive behaviors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver interventions for individuals demonstrating abusive behaviors.
• Collaborate with agencies for risk assessment and rehabilitation.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Management

Caseload Management

Group Work Delivery

IT Literacy

Communication Skills

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Probation Officer qualification or equivalent in Counselling/Psychology

Job description

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Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist with experience of delivering cognitive / dialectical behavioural therapy (CBT & DBT) and working both face to face and remotely with perpetrators of domestic abuse and/or stalking is required for a well-established organisation.

Have you worked with the Criminal Justice System / Probation Service as a Counsellor / CBT Therapist / Talking Therapist / DBT / Perpetrator Programme Facilitator / Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker / Offender Manager or in a similar role? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

SALARY: £30,240 pro rata + Benefits

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract until end of March 2026

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, including 1 evening delivery

LOCATION: Hybrid working with both site-based and remote work covering the Kent Region

PLEASE NOTE: There may be a requirement to deliver within prison establishments.

Job Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist with experience in delivering CBT & DBT, working face to face and remotely with perpetrators of domestic abuse and stalking.

As the Practitioner, you will assess, coordinate, and deliver interventions to individuals demonstrating domestic abuse and/or stalking behaviors, on a 1:1 and/or group basis.

The role involves travel around the county to settings including Police Stations, Probation offices, Prisons, and company premises. You will work with adults and young people (aged 14+) using models of behaviour change to address and modify abusive behaviors and obsessive thinking.

Duties

• Maintain accurate and timely records, including case files.
• Collaborate with other agencies to develop a multi-agency approach to risk assessment, management, and rehabilitation.
• Participate in supervision and appraisal processes.
• Contribute to reports, reviews, and evaluations.
• Assess and induct new clients, developing engagement plans.
• Work one evening per week, with additional hours as required.
• Keep detailed records of attendance, engagement, and behavioral issues.
• Maintain up-to-date risk information and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Perform administrative tasks appropriately.
• Work with volunteers and staff to ensure effective collaboration.
• Coordinate with Forensic Psychologists to assess and manage risks.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience delivering cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to build constructive relationships.
• Experience working towards outcomes in a multi-agency context.
• Experience delivering group work.
• Experience working with domestic abuse perpetrators/challenging individuals.
• Caseload management experience.
• Risk management experience.
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver intensive therapeutic interventions remotely and face-to-face.
• Ability to manage disruptive and aggressive behaviors.
• IT literacy.

Desirable

• Probation Officer qualification or equivalent in Counselling/Psychology.
• Knowledge of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
• Experience with social factors affecting domestic abuse risks.
• Experience contributing to MASH & MAPPA processes.
• Therapeutic intervention experience.
• Experience handling aggressive and challenging behavior.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (adult and child) and prison vetting. All checks will be part of pre-employment processes.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, aligning with the Prevent Duty and promoting modern British values.

Closing Date: 9th May 2025

Interview Dates: Week commencing 12 May 2025 via Teams

How To Apply: Submit your CV to our Recruitment Team. Your details will be reviewed and submitted to our client. By applying, you consent to this process.

Job Ref: AWDO-C13307