Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified practitioner Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Mental Health Practitioner to lead on the development and delivery of an innovative project aimed at preventing family breakdown following serial migration and reunion. You will focus on re-building relationships, addressing expectations and helping children and parents talk to each other. You will also provide parenting groups which will improve understanding of expectations of parenting in the UK and child protection laws. You will work in partnership with Rainbow Haven (a charity that offers drop-in support, advice and wellbeing activities for refugees and vulnerable migrants) as well as other local VCFSE organisations. Main duties of the job To deliver family reunion and group sessions with children and young people and their parents. To focus on the psychological needs of families who have been reunited following serial migration. To oversee the development and delivery of the Family Reunion and Parenting Project. To collaborate and co-work with other Just Psychology staff and colleagues from VCSE and statutory agencies to achieve the aims of the service and the organisation. To lead on the Cultural Consultancy service and early intervention/prevention projects for Black and minority ethnic children and families. Main duties and responsibilities 1. Manage and lead the Family Reunion and Parenting Project 2. Plan, organise, coordinate and facilitate family reunion and parenting sessions in a way that responds appropriately to the needs of families from diverse backgrounds. 3. Ensure that all assessments, formulations and interventions are culturally competent. 4. Provide parenting interventions that have clear aims and objectives, using a variety of culturally competent approaches and techniques. 5. Manage and lead the Cultural Consultancy service. About us Just Psychology CIC is a social enterprise that provides services to address the psychological and mental health needs of children, adults and families with a particular emphasis on cultural diversity and cultural competence. We deliver a range of services including direct therapeutic interventions, capacity building with statutory and VCSE sector organisations, prevention and early intervention at a community level and legal work with children and parents. We are working in partnership with Rainbow Haven to develop and deliver the Family Reunion and Parenting Project. Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £42,247 a year (FTE £52,809) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0181-25-0000 Job locations Warren Bruce Court Warren Bruce Road Manchester Greater Manchester M17 1LB Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities 1. Manage and lead the Family Reunion and Parenting Project 2. Plan, organise, coordinate and facilitate family reunion and parenting sessions in a way that responds appropriately to the needs of families from diverse backgrounds. 3. Ensure that all assessments, formulations and interventions are culturally competent. 4. Provide parenting interventions that have clear aims and objectives, using a variety of culturally competent approaches and techniques. 5. Manage and lead the Cultural Consultancy service. Specific responsibilities 1. Help children and families/individuals identify practical strategies or other agencies or resources that might help them. 2. Liaise and communicate with other agencies/services where necessary and to refer children and families on as appropriate. Including to relevant statutory services and VCFSE resources. 3. Work jointly with colleagues from other statutory, voluntary sector and community agencies as agreed by the project to meet the needs of children, families and individuals from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds. 4. Act as a resource to statutory, VCFSE agencies for discussing cultural issues and the broad range of factors which affect families' mental and psychological health. To offer appropriate advice, information and awareness raising relevant to family/individual needs. 5. Provide appropriate advocacy on behalf of individuals, families or community groups. 6. Provide consultation, support and supervision to other Just Psychology staff members as appropriate. 7. Provide consultation and training to statutory and VCFSE agencies in relation to cultural issues and the mental health and psychological needs of children, families and individuals from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds. 8. Liaise with parents, families and staff from other agencies to complete referrals, identify the reasons for the referral, clarify concerns and expectations and agree respective roles and responsibilities. 9. Communicate effectively with staff in all agencies involved with the families including support workers, general practitioners, social services, education providers, user/carer groups to maximise the quality of support delivered to children, young people and families. 10. Monitor and evaluate the progress of children, parents and families involved with the project keeping accurate, comprehensive and timely records in line with professional and organisational policy and practice. 11. Exercise a high degree of independence, initiative and expertise in order to oversee the activities of the Family Reunion and Parenting project, providing support to the assistant psychologist team and trainee clinical or counselling psychologists on placement 12. Ensure that Safeguarding procedures are adhered to, recognising and taking action in relation to the safety of children and vulnerable adults where concerns and risks are identified. 13. Take part in regular supervision, practice development groups and training sessions to ensure good quality practice, up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development. 14. Ensure that administrative tasks of the project, including data collection, management and reporting, are completed 15. Develop mental health promotion materials and distribute to key organisations. 16. Lead on the overseeing and support of the Just Psychology Cultural Consultants, looking for appropriate opportunities to develop and promote the service 17. Contribute to funding applications as required. 18. Participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of service improvements in own area 19. Pro-active in identifying and proposing changes to local procedures and working practices in own area and playing a significant role in implementation. 20. Maintain an active engagement with current developments in the field of psychology and related disciplines and utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support practice in individual work and work with other team members. 21. Maintain and develop skills in the area of professional post-qualification training and clinical supervision. 22. Undertake formal research as needed 23. Undertake other duties as required by the Executive Director/Consultant Clinical Psychologist in relation to the implementation of the project. 24. Work within the values and ethos of Just Psychology CIC 25. Work within the relevant national professional practice guidelines from the HCPC, UKCP and other professional registration bodies and also within the policies of Just Psychology CIC. Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities 1. Manage and lead the Family Reunion and Parenting Project 2. Plan, organise, coordinate and facilitate family reunion and parenting sessions in a way that responds appropriately to the needs of families from diverse backgrounds. 3. Ensure that all assessments, formulations and interventions are culturally competent. 4. Provide parenting interventions that have clear aims and objectives, using a variety of culturally competent approaches and techniques. 5. Manage and lead the Cultural Consultancy service. Specific responsibilities 1. Help children and families/individuals identify practical strategies or other agencies or resources that might help them. 2. Liaise and communicate with other agencies/services where necessary and to refer children and families on as appropriate. Including to relevant statutory services and VCFSE resources. 3. Work jointly with colleagues from other statutory, voluntary sector and community agencies as agreed by the project to meet the needs of children, families and individuals from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds. 4. Act as a resource to statutory, VCFSE agencies for discussing cultural issues and the broad range of factors which affect families' mental and psychological health. To offer appropriate advice, information and awareness raising relevant to family/individual needs. 5. Provide appropriate advocacy on behalf of individuals, families or community groups. 6. Provide consultation, support and supervision to other Just Psychology staff members as appropriate. 7. Provide consultation and training to statutory and VCFSE agencies in relation to cultural issues and the mental health and psychological needs of children, families and individuals from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds. 8. Liaise with parents, families and staff from other agencies to complete referrals, identify the reasons for the referral, clarify concerns and expectations and agree respective roles and responsibilities. 9. Communicate effectively with staff in all agencies involved with the families including support workers, general practitioners, social services, education providers, user/carer groups to maximise the quality of support delivered to children, young people and families. 10. Monitor and evaluate the progress of children, parents and families involved with the project keeping accurate, comprehensive and timely records in line with professional and organisational policy and practice. 11. Exercise a high degree of independence, initiative and expertise in order to oversee the activities of the Family Reunion and Parenting project, providing support to the assistant psychologist team and trainee clinical or counselling psychologists on placement 12. Ensure that Safeguarding procedures are adhered to, recognising and taking action in relation to the safety of children and vulnerable adults where concerns and risks are identified. 13. Take part in regular supervision, practice development groups and training sessions to ensure good quality practice, up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development. 14. Ensure that administrative tasks of the project, including data collection, management and reporting, are completed 15. Develop mental health promotion materials and distribute to key organisations. 16. Lead on the overseeing and support of the Just Psychology Cultural Consultants, looking for appropriate opportunities to develop and promote the service 17. Contribute to funding applications as required. 18. Participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of service improvements in own area 19. Pro-active in identifying and proposing changes to local procedures and working practices in own area and playing a significant role in implementation. 20. Maintain an active engagement with current developments in the field of psychology and related disciplines and utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support practice in individual work and work with other team members. 21. Maintain and develop skills in the area of professional post-qualification training and clinical supervision. 22. Undertake formal research as needed 23. Undertake other duties as required by the Executive Director/Consultant Clinical Psychologist in relation to the implementation of the project. 24. Work within the values and ethos of Just Psychology CIC 25. Work within the relevant national professional practice guidelines from the HCPC, UKCP and other professional registration bodies and also within the policies of Just Psychology CIC. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS OR Post graduate training in psychotherapy or equivalent. Registration with appropriate professional body eg HCPC, UKCP. Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Training in Narrative and solution focused approaches to working with children and families. Training in group work. Experience Essential Experience of working with children, young people and parents. Experience of working with cultural diversity including families from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Experience of promoting the participation of children and families in service development and planning. Experience of working with complexity with regards mental health needs and family systems. Experience of facilitating groups. Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management. Evidence based practice relevant to the role. Audit and research methodology. Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively to a wide range of people. Experience of working with safeguarding issues. Desirable Experience of delivering therapy in a variety of clinical models including CBT, Systemic therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy Experience of project management. Experience of working in VCFSE sector/ community psychology/ asset based community approaches. Experience of working with refugee/asylum seeking children and families. Experience of convening, chairing or participating actively in meetings involving families or community members. Experience of planning and delivering training events. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS OR Post graduate training in psychotherapy or equivalent. Registration with appropriate professional body eg HCPC, UKCP. Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Training in Narrative and solution focused approaches to working with children and families. Training in group work. Experience Essential Experience of working with children, young people and parents. Experience of working with cultural diversity including families from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Experience of promoting the participation of children and families in service development and planning. Experience of working with complexity with regards mental health needs and family systems. Experience of facilitating groups. Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management. Evidence based practice relevant to the role. Audit and research methodology. Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively to a wide range of people. Experience of working with safeguarding issues. Desirable Experience of delivering therapy in a variety of clinical models including CBT, Systemic therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy Experience of project management. Experience of working in VCFSE sector/ community psychology/ asset based community approaches. Experience of working with refugee/asylum seeking children and families. Experience of convening, chairing or participating actively in meetings involving families or community members. Experience of planning and delivering training events. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Just Psychology CIC Address Warren Bruce Court Warren Bruce Road Manchester Greater Manchester M17 1LB Employer's website https://www.justpsychology.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)