Remote-Eligible Functional Family Therapy Practitioner

Cheshire East Council; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote working options

34+ days annual leave (up to 39)

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council’s Children's Services is seeking a Functional Family Therapy Practitioner to work with families and children to deliver FFT-CW interventions in the community. You will support parents, strengthen relationships and help families build resilience through an evidence-based programme.

You’ll join a dedicated team, work with partner agencies, maintain accurate case records and participate in supervision to ensure fidelity to the model. Hybrid/remote working options available.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree and have experience working with children, young people and families.
• Understand child development, trauma and safeguarding, and can apply this knowledge in practice.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate families.
• Be organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Be committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality, evidence-based support.
• Have a flexible approach and be willing to travel across the borough.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive, home-based FFT-CW interventions to children and families.
• Support parents and carers to strengthen family relationships and manage children's behaviour effectively.
• Help families develop resilience, improve communication and create positive, lasting outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to provide coordinated support for children and families.
• Maintain high-quality case records and ensure practice complies with safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Participate in specialist training and ongoing clinical supervision to maintain fidelity to the FFT-CW model.
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings, to maximise family engagement and support positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma awareness

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Cheshire East Council’s Children's Services is seeking a Functional Family Therapy Practitioner to work with families and children to deliver FFT-CW interventions in the community. You will support parents, strengthen relationships and help families build resilience through an evidence-based programme.

You’ll join a dedicated team, work with partner agencies, maintain accurate case records and participate in supervision to ensure fidelity to the model. Hybrid/remote working options available.