Clinical Psychologist/Family Therapist

Full time, Fixed Term/Secondment for 6 months 

PO7: £61,686pa rising in annual increments to £64,938pa incl. LW

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Team:

The Clinical Support Service is a small and accessible embedded team of Clinical Psychologists and Family therapists, offering consultation, training and joint short-term therapeutic interventions, across Lambeth’s Children’s Social Care teams. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a creative and experienced Family Therapist or Clinical Psychologist with the passion and tenacity required to work effectively with colleagues and families in a Children’s Social Care setting. The post holder will work in a trauma-informed and reflexive way and demonstrate a commitment to anti-racist practice and cultural sensitivity. Initially this post will be fixed term full-time for 6 months, with the view to extend beyond this timeframe. 

This role is open to qualified and registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologists or Family Therapists. The post is equivalent to a Band 7 to 8a salary depending on experience. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including those who are newly qualified.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

JD and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Advert closing date: 23^rd of August 2026

Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits 

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas 

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Eades, Clinical Support Service Lead, at heades@lambeth.gov.uk

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.