Would you like to be part of an innovative therapy programme making a real difference to young people and families
Job Title - Multidimensional Family Therapist (in training) (Project Worker 2)
The role - Fixed Term until 31/12/2027
Full time - 37 hours
Location - Fixed at Barnardo’s at Junction 3, Bristol.
Salary - £28,124.46 - £37,117.07
Barnardo’s is leading the delivery of the UK’s first trial of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced practitioner to support young people aged 11-17 who are facing complex challenges, including substance misuse, risk of offending, and mental health difficulties. This work offers a unique opportunity to help prevent family breakdown and reduce the risk of exploitation, creating meaningful, lasting change in young people’s lives.
You do not need prior experience of MDFT. Full training and ongoing coaching will be provided by our partners in the USA who developed the model, with support for you to achieve certification within your first six months in post.
MDFT is a well-established, evidence-based approach with over 30 years of research across the USA and Europe. It focuses on strengthening the young person, their family, and their wider environment—helping to build trust, improve communication, and create positive change through honest and supportive family relationships.
This role will primarily be based across South Gloucestershire and will involve regular travel and home visits in areas such as Patchway, Yate, Kingswood, and Thornbury.
If this opportunity feels like the perfect next step for you, we’d be delighted to receive your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.