Specialist Clinical Practitioner
hace 14 días
London
Specialist Clinical Practitioner – Early Help 21.6 hours per week | £42.03 per hour | London Borough of Hackney Are you an experienced clinician passionate about driving meaningful change for children, young people and families? Hackney Children & Families Service is seeking a Specialist Clinical Practitioner to join our integrated, psychology-led multidisciplinary team on a locum, part‑time basis. About the Role You will join the Hackney Children and Families Clinical Service (C&FCS), an established CAMHS‑aligned service delivering evidence‑based psychological support across Children’s Social Care, Young Hackney, the Youth Offending Team and Family Support Services. This role offers a rich balance of direct therapeutic work, clinical consultation, training, and system‑level support—all within a service rooted in systemic practice, reflective culture, and a strong multi‑agency ethos. You will work with children and families facing a range of complex challenges including: • Emotional and behavioural difficulties, • Abuse, neglect, developmental trauma, • Attachment and relationship difficulties, • Self‑harm, risk behaviours, substance misuse Clinical work is delivered flexibly—across homes, schools, placements, community settings and virtually. Key Responsibilities • Deliver highly specialist assessments and evidence‑based interventions., • Formulate treatment plans using systemic, attachment‑based and other therapeutic models., • Provide expert consultation and guidance to social workers, youth workers, foster carers and multi‑agency partners., • Contribute high‑quality clinical reports, including for court where required., • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, Child Protection Conferences and LAC Reviews., • Facilitate or co‑facilitate family therapy clinics, groups and training sessions., • Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service‑wide evaluation and development. What We’re Looking For • UK‑recognised qualification in Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapy, Child Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy or equivalent., • Advanced training in evidence‑based therapies (e.g. CBT, Systemic Practice, EMDR, DDP, VIG, Mentalisation‑Based Therapy)., • Experience delivering specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions with children & families., • Strong ability to work with high‑risk, complex cases in multidisciplinary environments., • Excellent communication skills and ability to engage hard‑to‑reach families., • Understanding of trauma, loss, contextual safeguarding and diverse community needs. Desirable: • Experience supervising trainees, • Experience facilitating groups or working in a family therapy clinic, • Systemic or supervisory training Contract Details • Locum position, • 21.6 hours per week (part‑time), • £42.03 per hour, • Based at Hackney Service Centre with hybrid/virtual working options, • Subject to an enhanced DBS check Apply Now: Reach out to Jordan Peat, QSW/NQSW Talent Partner -