Systemic Family Therapist - Looked After Children & Leaving Care Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Systemic Family Therapist for the Looked After Children & Leaving Care Team in Bexley. The role involves leading a systemic family approach, assessing family dynamics, and providing evidence-based interventions. Ideal candidates will have a social work qualification and experience in managing caseloads. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social work caseloads and supervising others.
• Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on embedding a systemic family approach within the service.
• Conduct specialist assessments of complex referrals.
• Provide systemic psychotherapy with clinical autonomy.

Skills

Social Work

Community Work

Group Work

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Systemic Family Therapist - Looked After Children & Leaving Care Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Systemic Family Therapist within the Looked After Children & Leaving Care Team, based in Bexley.

The salary for this full-time role is up to £52,698 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead on embedding a systemic family approach within the Looked After Children and Leaving Care Service, aligning with the Signs of Safety Practice Model for Social Care.
2. Assess presenting difficulties of children and family relationship breakdowns, make intervention recommendations, and provide evidence-based interventions.
3. Provide specialist advice and consultation regarding diagnosis and intervention to colleagues and external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines.
4. Contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of services for families with children.
5. Conduct specialist assessments of complex referrals to formulate and implement intervention plans supporting parents and young people.
6. Work sensitively and appropriately with families from diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
7. Provide systemic psychotherapy with clinical autonomy, drawing on various models and brief interventions, considering individual family needs and developmental stages.
8. Make highly skilled evaluations and decisions regarding intervention options, considering complex historical and developmental factors.
9. Maintain knowledge of video equipment operation and promote ethical use in line with policy.
10. Adhere to social care and directorate policies, including risk assessments, intervention planning, and accurate record-keeping.
11. Review and develop structures, procedures, and working methods for effective service delivery.
12. Establish and develop effective working relationships with partners across education, health, social services, and voluntary sectors.

Requirements:

• Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.
• Experience managing social work caseloads and supervising others.
• Experience in community and/or group work.
• Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, relevant legislation, and agencies.

Additional Information:

This position is advertised by Charlie Reeve. Interested candidates should apply through the provided link. Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sanctuary Personnel values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The company promotes Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) through ongoing training and policies.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, please inform us early to receive appropriate support.