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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 you have, 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 Surrey Region

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

PLEASE NOTE:There may be the requirement for the roles to deliver within the prison establishment.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a 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.

As the Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist you will assess, coordinate and deliver interventions to individuals identified as demonstrating domestic abuse and/or stalking and related behaviour on a 1:1 and/or group basis.

Working as the Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist your role will require travel around the county in a range of settings including Police Stations, Probation offices, Prisons and company premises.

You will work both face to face and remotely, via teams, with participants (both adults and young people, aged 14 and over) to deliver a specialist intervention using models of behaviour change (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) to address and change domestic abuse related behaviours and compulsive and obsessive thinking and behaviours.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist include:

• Maintain and complete accurate and timely records according to contract requirements, including case files

• Work in partnership with other agencies and services to develop and promote a multi-agency approach to the risk assessment, management and rehabilitation of all cases

• Participate in the supervision and appraisal process with your Line Manager

• Participate in clinical supervision as directed

• Contribute to reports, reviews and evaluations required of the contract

• Be responsible for the assessment and induction of people accessing the service and development of engagement plans

• Work one evening per week with additional evenings and weekends, if required

• Maintain accurate and timely records of all attendance, engagement and behavioural issues in the case management system

• Maintain up to date risk information, contributing to MASH/MAPPA/Stalking Management Meetings when required and in liaison with other colleagues and agencies

• Carry out administrative procedures appropriately

• Work closely with volunteers, sessional staff and the Volunteer Co-ordinator to ensure productive, collaborative working relationships are maintained

• Work alongside the Forensic Psychologist to effectively assess and manage the risk presented by individuals referred to the service

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Experience of delivering cognitive behavioural therapy

• Experience of dealing with a wide range of people

• Experience of forming constructive working relationships

• Experience of working towards agreed outcomes – including collaborative working with others (multi-agency approach)

• Experience of delivering group work

• Experience of working with domestic abuse perpetrators/challenging individuals

• Experience of managing a caseload

• Experience of supporting risk management

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including English

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to deliver an intensive one to one therapeutic intervention both face to face and remotely using a video conferencing platform

• Ability to manage disruptive, manipulative and aggressive behaviour

• IT literate

Desirable

• Probation Officer qualified OR Diploma/foundation degree in Counselling OR Psychology degree OR previous experience of delivering cognitive behavioural interventions

• Knowledge and experience of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

• Experience of working with a range of social factors contributing to risk within domestic abuse

• Experience of contributing to both MASH & MAPPA

• Experience of providing therapeutic interventions

• Experience of dealing with aggressive and challenging behaviour

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, adult and child, along with any required prison vetting. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment process for any successful candidate.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Closing Date: 9th May, 2025

Interview Dates: Interviews will take place, via teams, week commencing 12 May 2025

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-C13305

Counsellor | CBT Therapist | Talking Therapist | DBT | Perpetrator Programme Facilitator | Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker | Offender Manager | Criminal Justice System | Probation Service

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