The role
Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Vulnerable Children and Families
Are you a skilled and compassionate Clinical Practitioner looking for an opportunity to drive meaningful change? Do you want to use your expertise to shape innovative, trauma-informed approaches that improve the lives of children and young people? If so, Southwark Council wants to hear from you.
At Southwark Council, we are committed to improving the lives of children, young people, and families across the borough. Our Children & Families Division plays a vital role in safeguarding and supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We work tirelessly to ensure that children grow up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, with access to the right services at the right time.
Our Clinical Services Team is at the heart of this mission, providing expert consultation and therapeutic support to social work and youth offending teams. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that is shaping the future of children’s services in Southwark.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Practitioner to provide expert clinical consultation, therapeutic assessments, and direct intervention to children, young people, and families. Working within a systemic framework, you will play a critical role in enhancing the skills of social workers and youth offending practitioners, ensuring that emotional and mental health needs are identified and effectively addressed.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Clinical Practitioner who is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. You will have:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious team that is dedicated to delivering high-quality, impactful services for children and families. If you are passionate about making a real difference and thrive in a collaborative, multi-agency environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of a team that is driving meaningful change in Southwark.
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.
Recruitment timetable
Advert close: 5th March
Shortlisting date: 11th March
Interview date: 1st April
Should you have any questions or want to know more about the role, please contact:
Dr Aili Nidsjo (Clinical service manager YJS) – .uk
Dr James Hanley (Clinical service manager care) – .uk
Regina Swii (Clinical service manager safeguarding) – .uk
Subject to current staffing, we are sometimes able to offer preceptorships to candidates who do not have a required registration but are already enrolled on a course that leads to a required registration. These preceptorship posts are banded at Grade 10 but we provide support to candidates to complete their registration whilst in role and then move directly into the substantive Grade 11 role. If you are interested, please send an email to enquire.
In addition to to the basic salary; Registered Mental Health Professional retention payment of 10% of the annual basic salary (pro-rata for part time staff), subject to annual review.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
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