Family Therapist

Grade 10- £59511- £63966pa

About the Role

The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Family Therapist to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team. The aim of this post is to introduce systemic thinking and casework into the social work service to children and their families in Havering. The intention is to locate a family therapist within a team of social workers and other practitioners to provide advice and guidance and therapeutic interventions alongside the social work intervention.

If successful in your application for the role of Family Therapist, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:

• Provide a systemic therapeutic service, for the most complex case, to children and their families through the provision of direct work and assessments of therapeutic need, and provision of consultation and advice to colleagues providing a service to children

• Help prevent family or placement breakdown by providing therapeutic input through the provision of evidenced based early interventions. This will include direct work with families in their homes or other community settings.

• To have regard for the particular needs of children from black and minority ethnic groups and unaccompanied asylum seeking children, ensuring that the work processes and the overall ethos of the therapeutic service is reflective of their requirements and needs.

• To ensure high standards of record keeping in line with the developed systemic expectations.

• To contribute to the assessment of risk and protective factors in cases where there are issues of risk of harm to children, and to lead on the clinical assessment in high risk cases.

• To respond to child protection concerns that arise in the course of interventions, in line with child protection procedures and guidance, and to take responsibility for their own decision making in high-risk cases, within the supervisory framework.

• Qualified with a Masters in Systemic and Family Therapy or about to qualify

Why Choose Havering?

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements

Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days

Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually

Health & Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources

Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone

We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you.

Please view Job Profilehere

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andy.Robson@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23/11/ 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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