Trainee Systemic Family Therapist

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Birthday leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral payment up to £300

Job summary

The Alliance in Lewisham invites applications for a fixed-term CYP-MH Training post. You will work in a CYP-MH Parenting Team, supporting children and young people with Conduct Disorder and travelling weekly to King's College London for teaching during the training year.

The role prioritises accessibility, accountability, participation and evidence-based practice in partnership with the university, with a strong commitment to equity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma level qualification or equivalent.
• Registerable professional qualification in psychology, social work, nursing, OT or similar.
• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work with CYP with Conduct Disorder within a parenting team.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with NICE guidelines.
• Travel weekly to Denmark Hill Campus of King’s College London for teaching during training.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic about mental health

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree 2:2 UK or equivalent

Postgraduate Diploma or registerable qualification

Job description

You will be working as part of a CYP-MH Parenting Team based in Lewisham, South London, working with children and young people with Conduct Disorder for part of each week, but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of King's College London for weekly teaching during the training year.

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the King's CYP webpage: https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train

What are we looking for?

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guidelines recommended treatment.

You will have qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, as well as a registerable professional qualification (e.g. clinical or educational psychology, social work, counselling, mental health nursing, occupational therapy etc). Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc).

Applications MAY be considered from those who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 2 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent mental health service setting and can demonstrate equivalence through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.

You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice, and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Please review the job description, person specification, and additional documents linked below for more information on the role.

For more information about the role or to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to: Dawn Ashley, CYP-MH Officer at [e-mail]

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).

Please read the application guidance and course brochure linked below for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
• Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being

This post is fixed term until December 2027

Hours per week: 35

Weeks per year: 52

Advert Closing date: 12 noon on 4th October2026

Virtual interview date: 26th and 27th OCtober 2026

Interview Location: In person, Lewisham. Exact venue to be determined

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. The level of this check is enhanced.