Would you like to be part of an innovative therapy programme making a real difference to young people and families?
Barnardo's is leading the delivery of the UK's first trial of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) in Newport and Cardiff.
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.
Ideally, we are looking for a therapist who can travel between Newport and Cardiff basing themselves in one of the two cities each day. If this is not possible we can consider people who want to focus on delivery in Newport.
