Systemic Psychotherapist, Children's Services
Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £46,142 - £51,573 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Shute End, Wokingham Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 26/07/2026 23:00 Reference: REC2410463
Systemic Psychotherapist – Children’s Services
Make a difference where it matters most
We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Systemic Psychotherapist to join our Compass Service (Risk of Care and Reunification) within Children’s Services (Help and Protection). At Wokingham Borough Council, we are passionate about supporting children, young people and families to thrive, especially those facing complex and high-risk challenges.
This is a unique opportunity to bring your therapeutic expertise into a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, as we expand our support offer to include working directly with families while also shaping practice across the wider service.
As a Systemic Psychotherapist, you will play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for children and families by delivering specialist therapeutic interventions, influencing and strengthening practice, and leading reflective and learning spaces.
Qualifications
- Experienced in working with children, young people and families with complex needs
- Skilled at applying systemic theory within safeguarding contexts
- Passionate about supporting practitioners and improving outcomes across teams
- Confident in consultation, formulation and reflective practice facilitation
Staff Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- GP Helpline available 7 days a week
- Employee Assistance Programme – including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
- Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
- Free Onsite Gym – located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Local & Lifestyle Discounts – save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
- Move through Menopause Course
- Sports & Social Group Activities – including running, football, cricket & more
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Networks
- And more!
If you are driven to make a meaningful difference and want to help shape systemic practice within children’s services, we would love to hear from you.
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