Job summary
The Systemic Practitioner role is part of a funded pilotprogram designed to bring systemic practice into Local Authority Family Helpservices.
Main duties of the job
In this role, the practitioner will provide ongoingtraining, lead monthly group reflective sessions, and offer one-on-oneconsultations for key workers. They will also support the use of tools likegenograms and outcome measures.
Additionally, the role involves helping with theevaluation of the pilot by assisting key workers in completing outcome measureswith families and aiding in data collection. The post holder will receivetraining from the Institute of Family Therapy (IFT) to become a fully qualifiedsystemic psychotherapist.
About us
Our vision for Westmorland and Furness is to be a great place to live, work and thrive.
We are a caring council and believe that everyone matters. We will empower and inspire communities to thrive. Our values underpin everything we do and will guide us in delivering our vision
Westmorland and Furness Council offer a great benefit package this includes:
Excellent training and development offers.
Flexible working opportunities.
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms.
A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday
Job description
Job responsibilities
Systemic Practitioner - WMF1351e
Job description
Salary: £42,403 to £43,421
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow (including agile working/working from home)
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 Months / Fixed Term until December 2025 (dependent on start date)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systemic Practitioner to join our Family Help Service on an innovative pilot scheme to support the embedding of systemic practice. Systemic practice has its roots in systemic therapy which focuses on group relationships or networks, such as family and friends, rather than solely on an individual's thoughts and feelings.
Our Westmorland and Furness Childrens Services team recently received a rating of 'good' overall in our first routine Ofsted inspection and are committed to making continuous improvements to our service. if you have experience of training in systematic practice, supervision and reflective practice an are looking for a role where you will work collaboratively with a team who are passionate about development and positive change then we would love to hear form you.
We are looking forward to offering this opportunity to a qualified and passionate individual who can support us in making a real difference to children and families in Westmorland and Furness and support the development of our dedicated Family Help Service. You will have a great working knowledge of current developments in Systematic Psychotherapy and systematic practice in children's social care and an understanding of local authority Family Help services within social care context.
In this role you will be fundamental in supporting our teams to develop their skills in working with young people and families who experience multiple and complex needs, including developing systematic practice through advice and consultation. You will plan, develop and deliver specialist training and will represent the systematic psychotherapy discipline more widely within our Childrens Services.
If you have any queries about this role or would like to explore the potential for this to be a secondment opportunity, then please contact David Carter on
Application and Interview information Closing date: 15th September 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Systemic year 2 (postgraduate) qualification