Family & Systemic Psychotherapist (Female Only) 

The Nelson Trust is a charity dedicated to supporting people whose lives have been affected by substance use, multiple disadvantages, and the criminal justice system. We work alongside individuals, families and communities to create lasting positive change. 

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Family & Systemic Psychotherapist to join our Family Focus Team in Gloucestershire. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver systemic family psychotherapy, support families experiencing complex challenges, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for children, adults and families. 

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

What will you do 

• Undertake assessments and deliver systemic family psychotherapy sessions. 
• Work closely with the Clinical Lead to assess referrals and determine the suitability of services 
• Liaise with Pod teams, partner agencies and stakeholders to coordinate effective service delivery 
• Attend child protection conferences and prepare reports for social care and court proceedings as required 
• Support the planning and delivery of family weekend seminars and contribute to staff induction and training 
• Maintain accurate client records, contribute to service evaluation activities, and uphold clinical governance standards 

What we are looking for 

• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across Gloucestershire 
• Qualified Systemic and Family Psychotherapist with AFT-accredited training and BACP registration 
• Educated to degree level or equivalent 
• Commitment to maintaining high professional standards, clinical competence and continuous professional development 
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners 

What we offer 

• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days 
• Pension: 6% employer contribution 
• Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways 
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support 
• Death in service benefit (2x salary) 
• Refer a Friend scheme 
• Blue Light Card discounts 
• Eye care scheme 
• Cycle to Work scheme 

 We have opportunities for individuals who are passionate about supporting and empowering women in a holistic, women centred, trauma informed way.The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check  

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services.  While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.  

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.  

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.