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There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.   

We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage.  We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it.  But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

City of Doncaster Council require an experienced Systemic Family Psychotherapist to work within the Youth Offending Service (YOS) to deliver family therapy to young people, families and carers. The post holder will work alongside the existing family therapist on a part-time basis and have joint responsibility for the oversight of therapeutic services within the Youth Offending Service (YOS) in Doncaster. The post-holder will have joint line management responsibility for a Family Intervention Worker and young person’s counsellor that also work within the YOS.

Applicants will have a Masters Degree in Systemic Family Therapy accredited by the UKCP.

The post is permanent and available for three days per week (22.2 hours) and will be shared with the existing Systemic Family Psychotherapist that will work the remaining two days per week.

You will be required to complete family assessments on the cohort of young/people families you are working with and have oversight of the assessments completed within your team. You will receive clinical supervision and ongoing training as part of your role.

Candidates should be self-motivated and passionate about supporting the young people and families of Doncaster. 

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes.   

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 29th July 2024 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 8th August 2024  

For more information regarding this post, or for an informal discussion, please contact Jonny Eley on 01302 735648.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.