Service Manager Principal Family Therapist

TL;DR

Service Manager Principal Family Therapist: Leading the Systemic Team within the People Directorate to drive high-quality, evidence-informed practice for children and families with an accent on clinical supervision, systemic consultation, and strategic service development. Focus on fostering inclusive, culturally sensitive practice and ensuring effective support plans for vulnerable children in a complex social care environment.

Location: Must be based in Romford, United Kingdom

Salary: £66,378–£73,602 per annum

Company

The hirify.global is a local government authority committed to supporting residents through high-quality public services and community development.

What you will do

• Lead and motivate the Systemic Team to deliver high-quality, relationship-based practice.
• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and training to practitioners.
• Conduct highly specialist clinical assessments and direct work for children and families.
• Offer systemic consultation to operational teams to develop effective support plans.
• Contribute to strategic service development, quality assurance, and audit activities.
• Advocate for resources and policy changes to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

Requirements

• Must hold a UK recognised Systemic Psychotherapy/Family Therapy qualification at Master’s level.
• Must be UKCP registered and hold a UK recognised qualification in Systemic Supervision.
• Must be a member of the Association of Family and Systemic Therapists.
• Proven experience in operational leadership of diverse statutory teams in complex settings.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and practice relating to child social care.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to systemic practice with access to accredited training and in-house workshops.
• Opportunity to influence service development and frontline practice.
• Supportive environment focused on equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent transport links into central London.

Hiring process

• Shortlisting in the week commencing 3rd August 2026.
• Interviews scheduled for 10th and 13th August 2026.
• Presentation and assessment required as part of the selection process.