Systemic Psychotherapist, Children's Services

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Systemic Psychotherapist – Children’s Services

Make a difference where it matters most

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 fora 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

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

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

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐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

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Our Area:

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.

Ready to apply?

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.

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact hiring manager Pj Lewis-Wall: Pj.Lewis@wokingham.gov.uk

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

Closing date: Sunday 26th July 2026, 11pm

Interviews: 6th August (in person, in Wokingham)

AI in Applications:

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.