Senior Clinical Therapist – Children Services – Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 16 (£58,692 - £60,819)

Type: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours a week

Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior therapist to join our innovative and dynamic clinical service in Croydon, working within the Children and Families Services. The role involves providing clinical consultations to frontline staff, delivering therapeutic interventions, and training, supervising, and supporting reflective practice groups.

You will work alongside our Systemic Practice Lead, supporting a practice framework rooted in systemic practice. We seek an experienced family therapist with supervisory experience, open to outreach work, and mindful of well-being through relational practices, social conditions, and power dynamics.

Our practice framework emphasizes relationship-based practice as a medium for change, supported by a whole systems approach to systemic training for staff.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package
• 29-32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and career progression
• Management development programs
• Investment into your well-being
• Access to Employee Discount schemes (Cycle Benefit, GymFlex, Retail Discounts, etc.)
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

Why Join Us

• Supportive team meetings for case discussion and problem-solving
• Collaborative ethos focused on positive change
• Manageable caseloads ensuring high standards of practice
• Supportive team environment to facilitate your integration and growth
• Opportunities to work remotely and flexibly for better work-life balance

About You

• Accredited and registered family and systemic psychotherapist, with systemic supervision qualification or willingness to undertake training
• Ability to work creatively with children, young people, carers, and networks
• Skilled in direct work and teaching with diverse skills
• Experience in statutory children’s services to promote positive outcomes
• Commitment to relationship-based practice and engaging effectively with stakeholders

For further details, contact: prabashny.pillay2@croydon.gov.uk

Closing date: Thursday 31st July 2025

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all community sections. We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check in line with safeguarding policies.