Clinical Therapist, Grade 15 (£45,585 - £47,511)

About you:                                                                                                                   

You will be an experienced, accredited and registered systemic psychotherapist or clinical psychologist, with an ability to work in diverse ways with this cohort of children and young people, carers and networks. You will be creative, being able to support this service area using a multitude of skills at your disposal. You will be responsible for the creation, provision and governance of a high quality specialist and clinical service. You will be able you to use your experience and training within a statutory children’s service to effect positive outcomes for children and young people.  You will be keen to practice privileging the importance of relationships, effectively engaging with our residents, partners, managers, social worker and practitioners; ensuring that our children and young people do not experience a number of placement changes.

About us:

In return, we will offer you high quality support and development opportunities, specialist CPD and much more. If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Nana Bonsu, Head of Service for Systemic, Clinical Practice and Adolescent Services on 07732 072 434 for an informal discussion.

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Closing date – Monday 31 August 2020 

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.