FFT Practitioner: Transform Families with Proven Therapy

Cheshire East Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FFT training

Flexible working arrangements

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Cheshire East Council seeks a Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Practitioner to join our team, delivering an evidence-based model that supports families facing complex challenges in homes and local communities.

You will work intensively with children, young people and families, collaborating with social care, education, health and the wider partnership network to tailor interventions and promote sustainable change.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families with complex needs.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Understanding of systemic, therapeutic or evidence-based family intervention approaches.
• The ability to engage families who may be reluctant to work with services.
• A commitment to achieving positive outcomes and reducing the need for more intensive interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver FFT in family homes and community settings.
• Strengthen relationships and improve communication within families.
• Collaborate with professionals across social care, education, health and wider partnership network to ensure coordinated support.

Skills

Experience with children, young people

Relationship-building

Systemic/therapy approaches

Engaging reluctant families

Positive outcomes mindset

Job description

Cheshire East Council seeks a Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Practitioner to join our team, delivering an evidence-based model that supports families facing complex challenges in homes and local communities.

You will work intensively with children, young people and families, collaborating with social care, education, health and the wider partnership network to tailor interventions and promote sustainable change.