Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner​/Behaviour Intervention Specialist

Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist

An excellent opportunity for a Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist to deliver CBT and DBT-based therapeutic interventions to individuals demonstrating domestic abuse or stalking behaviours.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Counsellor, Perpetrator Programme Facilitator, Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker, Offender Manager, Talking Therapist, CBT Therapist

SALARY: £30,240 per annum (pro rata) + Benefits

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract to 30th September 2026

LOCATION: Hybrid working with both site-based and remote work covering the Surrey Region

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, including one evening delivery

PLEASE NOTE: There may be the requirement for the roles to deliver within the prison establishment.

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist to assess, coordinate and deliver CBT and DBT interventions to individuals identified as displaying abusive or harmful behaviours.

As a Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist you will deliver one-to-one and group interventions face to face and remotely across Surrey. You will work in various settings including probation offices, prisons, police stations and the organisation’s premises.

The Cognitive Behavioural Practitioner / Behaviour Change Intervention Specialist will support adults and young people (aged 14+) to address compulsive behaviours, stalking and domestic abuse-related risks through evidence-based therapy models.

• Maintain Case Records: Ensure all case files are accurate, timely and compliant with contract requirements
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with police, probation, prisons and safeguarding teams to support effective rehabilitation
• Conduct Assessments: Carry out detailed assessments, inductions and develop personalised engagement plans
• Deliver Interventions: Provide CBT and DBT-based therapy one-to-one and in groups, both face to face and via video platforms
• Support
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Contribute to MASH, MAPPA and other risk forums to manage safeguarding concerns
• Provide Reports: Contribute to contract evaluations, reviews and progress reporting
• Participate In Supervision: Attend line management and clinical supervision sessions to ensure safe and effective practice
• Manage Challenging Behaviour: Support participants displaying manipulative, disruptive or aggressive behaviour

Essential

• A background in supporting risk management processes
• Experience of managing a caseload effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both face to face and remotely via video conferencing platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form constructive working relationships
• IT literate with good record-keeping and administrative skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English at Grade C or above

Desirable

• Qualification in Probation, Counselling, or Psychology, or equivalent relevant training
• Knowledge and experience of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Experience contributing to MASH or MAPPA forums
• Background in delivering therapeutic interventions within criminal justice or social care settings
• Experience of working with social risk factors linked to domestic abuse

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, adult and child, along with any required prison vetting. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment process for any successful candidate.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Closing Date:
Monday 23rd February 2026

Interviews will be held over Teams

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

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