Package Description

Job Title: Systemic Family Therapist
Salary: Up to £38,000 – full time equivalent
Contract: Part-time (1 day per week)
Location: Wisbech and home-based (travel required to the home)

We welcome applications from: Systemic Family Therapists

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new role within the Keys Group Clinical Team as we open a new children’s home aimed at reunifying families. You will play a key part in supporting children and their birth families on the path to reunification, providing both direct and indirect therapeutic input where needed. There is real potential to develop this role as the service grows.

The post-holder will also consult with and support teams working directly with our children and their families. Working collaboratively with operational and clinical colleagues across Keys Group, you will help embed high-quality therapeutic practices that meet the complex needs of those living within our children’s residential homes. There may be an opportunity to deliver online support, advice and guidance to our Family Assessment Centres.

About You

• Essential: Relevant AFT accredited qualification in systemic family therapy
• Essential: Professional registration with an appropriate regulatory body (UKCP or similar)
• Essential: Full UK Driving Licence required
• Desirable: Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Desirable: Experience working with care-experienced children, their families, and professional networks

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Deliver a range of trauma-informed therapeutic interventions appropriate for children and their families
• Provide specialist therapeutic input and consultation to the care team
• Promote and support therapeutic practice in line with the Keys Connect clinical model
• Contribute to the assessment, formulation, and implementation of therapeutic plans
• Provide guidance to carers, teachers, families, and professionals as appropriate
• Collaborate with the Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist, therapists, and the wider Clinical Team

Teaching, Training, Supervision and Consultation

• Deliver training sessions on therapeutic approaches and related topics to internal and external professionals
• Provide advice and consultation on child trauma, attachment, and recovery, in line with the Keys Connect model and within your professional scope

Policy and Service Development

• Contribute a therapeutic perspective in service development and clinical meetings
• Support the planning and implementation of operational policies through agreed project work
• Advise on therapeutic needs across services and assist with implementing changes
• Maintain effective communication with local authorities, NHS services, and other relevant agencies

Evaluation and Research

• Stay informed on current research to support evidence-based practice and enhance the Keys Connect clinical model
• Assist in coordinating outcome measures and may initiate relevant research, subject to Governance Committee approval

Professional and Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in regular supervision and continuous professional development
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and relevant professional guidelines 
• Comply with Keys Group policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and manage required data collection
• Promote and apply principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in all areas of work
• Actively challenge bullying, harassment, and discrimination
• Be alert to safeguarding concerns and report any incidents promptly
• Travel as necessary to meet role responsibilities

Personal Development and Training

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through training, conferences, and professional development opportunities
• Attend and contribute to both internal and external team meetings

Confidentiality and General

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work, including information related to staff, young people, and organisational matters
• Understand that this job description may evolve as the role develops
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and salary scale, as directed by management.

Due to the nature of the role, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken (DBS).

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

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