Promoting Excellence In Psychological Health & Wellbeing
Job Opportunity: Children & Young People Wellbeing Practitioner at Just Psychology
Salary: £28,000
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Type: Permanent (with a 6-month probationary period) – subject to funding
Location: Office based (Democracy House, 609 Stretford Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0QA) though there is some flexibility to work from home and this would be agreed on an individual basis.
About the organisation: Just Psychology CIC is a social enterprise that provides services to
address the psychological and mental health needs of children, adults and families with a particular
emphasis on cultural diversity and cultural competence. We value principles of equality and social
justice, diversity and difference, and the rights of people to be treated with respect and we are
looking for someone who shares our values to join our team.
About the role: To engage with and provide therapeutic and community services for children and
families as an autonomous independent practitioner. To undertake psychological and psychosocial
assessments and interventions under the supervision of an experienced psychological/mental
health practitioner and contribute to and work within the organisational structure of Just Psychology CIC.
About you: you will
• Have completed CYWP training & have a degree level qualification
• Have experience of working with children, adolescents and families from diverse ethnic backgrounds
• Have experience of facilitating group therapy sessions
• Be able to develop therapeutic relationships
• Be able to keep accurate and confidential client records
• Be skilled in the communication of sensitive issues
• Have understanding and experience of safeguarding vulnerable children & adults
• Be able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email
an application pack. You will need to complete an application form and submit this to the same
email address by the deadline below. Please note the recruitment process has several stages,
some of which will take place face to face in our offices.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Interviews: 8th August 2023