Clinical Counselling Psychologist

Salary Details: AFC SOCWRK 45-48 & 49-52 -  £41,484 - £48.009
Job Term: Permanent
Type: Full-time  Hours: 36  
Location: Twickenham, Kingston and Chessington
Directorate: Protection and Early Help
Service: Strengthening Families Team
   
We are looking for a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our Strengthening Families Plus team at a time of
exciting and positive change.  
 
As a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in the Strengthening Families Plus for Achieving for Children, you will be
responsible for

• Promoting the importance of mentally healthy parents/adults in the teams
• Undertaking assessments and interventions for adults who are not accessing traditional adult mental
• health or IAPT services
• Provide consultations to a wide range of staff

Working for Achieving for Children, you will have the opportunity to operate at the cutting edge of children’s
services delivery. We are an award-winning social enterprise created by Kingston and Richmond Councils, and
responsible for delivering the entirety of both boroughs’ children’s services.
 
We have been up and running for three years, and in that time we have established a reputation as one of the
leading children’s services providers in the country. We are one of the Department for Education’s eight ‘Partners
in Practice’, tasked with leading improvement across the sector.
To be a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in Strengthening Families Plus for AfC, you will be passionate about
making a positive difference to the lives of parents, children and young people as well as demonstrating the
following points

• Putting children and young people first
• Qualified as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
• Able to provide consultation and training to a range of professionals on adult mental health
• Have at least substantial experience in working with adults with mental health difficulties

In return, we will offer you high-quality support and development opportunities, including Sings of Safety training,
specialist CPD and much, much more. If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please
contact Keval Shah for an informal discussion.

Benefit of working for Achieving for Children
AfC was recently named as Social Work Employer of the Year for 2016 at the prestigious Social Worker of the Year
Awards, beating off competition from local authorities and national agencies to win the award. We
were recognised for our work to encourage innovation and empower staff, building a strong team spirit, and
investing in staff development.

As a social enterprise owned by two local authorities, we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the
employment benefits of local government. We offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including generous annual

leave entitlements, cycle to work scheme, annual season ticket loan, childcare vouchers, and discounts on a range
of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres and much more.

You will find out more about our organisation at https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/

How to apply
Before applying please refer to the role profile and ensure you meet the essential criteria. You will then need to
complete the online application, adding a supporting statement addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in
the role profile.

Achieving for Children is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.

All candidates will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check. The possession of a criminal
record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually
according to the nature of the role and information provided. However, should you not declare an offence that is
subsequently revealed, e.g. through the DBS check, then this may place your appointment in jeopardy.

Job profile.

Apply here.