Systemic Psychotherapist, Children's Services

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £54,144 - £59,780 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 25/10/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 713498

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Systemic Psychotherapist to join our Compass Service (Risk of Care and Reunification) within Children’s Services (Help and Protection). At Wokingham Borough Council, we are passionate about supporting children, young people and families to thrive, especially those facing complex and high-risk challenges.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your therapeutic expertise into a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, as we expand our support offer to include working directly with families while also shaping practice across the wider service.

As a Systemic Psychotherapist
, you will play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for children and families by delivering specialist therapeutic interventions, influencing and strengthening practice, and leading reflective and learning spaces.

We’re looking for a qualified Systemic Psychotherapist (or equivalent) who is:

• Experienced in working with children, young people and families with complex needs
• Skilled at applying systemic theory within safeguarding contexts
• Passionate about supporting practitioners and improving outcomes across teams
• Confident in consultation, formulation and reflective practice facilitation

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
• GP Helpline
  - Available 7 days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme
  - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym
  - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
  - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts
  - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
• And more!

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you are driven to make a meaningful difference and want to help shape systemic practice within children’s services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a service that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do.

Interviews:
Thursday 5th November, in person in Wokingham.

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