Functional Family Therapist
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring a Functional Family Therapist in Paisley, Renfrewshire, offering £35,800 per annum to provide home-based family therapy using the FFT model.
- Role
- Functional Family Therapist
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- Paisley, Renfrewshire
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £35,800 per annum
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-08-05
The role
Action for Children is seeking a Functional Family Therapist to provide home-based family therapy in Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, and East Dunbartonshire. The role involves working with families where young people are at risk of care or custody. Candidates will manage a caseload of approximately 10 families using the Functional Family Therapy model.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality service following the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model.
- Provide home-based family therapy for families with young people at risk of care or custody.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 10 families over 3 to 5 months.
- Develop and maintain relationships with other agencies.
- Participate in weekly group supervision sessions.
- Schedule and manage personal diary autonomously while providing flexible service.
What it takes
- Degree or professional qualification in Family Therapy, Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent.
- Appropriate registration where relevant.
- Proven track record of working effectively with families.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Full driving license and access to a car.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, flexible maternity/paternity packages, pension with 7% employer contribution, and staff discount portal.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in Paisley, Renfrewshire, with home-based work for families in Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, and East Dunbartonshire.
What is the salary for this position?
The annual salary is £35,800.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have a relevant degree or professional qualification in fields like Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Nursing and a full driving license.
How do I apply for this role?
Interested candidates can contact Jessica Jarvis or email [email protected] quoting reference 13337.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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