Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Specialist

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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 yes, 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 Kent Region

PLEASE NOTE: There may be a requirement to deliver within prison establishments.

Job Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist with experience in delivering CBT & DBT, working face to face and remotely with perpetrators of domestic abuse and stalking.

As the Practitioner, you will assess, coordinate, and deliver interventions to individuals demonstrating domestic abuse and/or stalking behaviors, on a 1:1 and/or group basis.

The role involves travel around the county to settings including Police Stations, Probation offices, Prisons, and company premises. You will work with adults and young people (aged 14+) using models of behaviour change to address and modify abusive behaviors and obsessive thinking.

Duties

• Maintain accurate and timely records, including case files.
• Collaborate with other agencies to develop a multi-agency approach to risk assessment, management, and rehabilitation.
• Participate in supervision and appraisal processes.
• Contribute to reports, reviews, and evaluations.
• Assess and induct new clients, developing engagement plans.
• Work one evening per week, with additional hours as required.
• Keep detailed records of attendance, engagement, and behavioral issues.
• Maintain up-to-date risk information and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Perform administrative tasks appropriately.
• Work with volunteers and staff to ensure effective collaboration.
• Coordinate with Forensic Psychologists to assess and manage risks.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience delivering cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to build constructive relationships.
• Experience working towards outcomes in a multi-agency context.
• Experience delivering group work.
• Experience working with domestic abuse perpetrators/challenging individuals.
• Caseload management experience.
• Risk management experience.
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver intensive therapeutic interventions remotely and face-to-face.
• Ability to manage disruptive and aggressive behaviors.
• IT literacy.

Desirable

• Probation Officer qualification or equivalent in Counselling/Psychology.
• Knowledge of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
• Experience with social factors affecting domestic abuse risks.
• Experience contributing to MASH & MAPPA processes.
• Therapeutic intervention experience.
• Experience handling aggressive and challenging behavior.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (adult and child) and prison vetting. All checks will be part of pre-employment processes.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, aligning with the Prevent Duty and promoting modern British values.

Closing Date: 9th May 2025

Interview Dates: Week commencing 12 May 2025 via Teams

How To Apply: Submit your CV to our Recruitment Team. Your details will be reviewed and submitted to our client. By applying, you consent to this process.

Job Ref: AWDO-C13307

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