Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick-start your career in educational psychology? Are you passionate about supporting young people and keen to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant school setting? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Walthamstow , working closely with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) . Whether you're a recent Psychology graduate , or a graduate looking for your next step into a more specialised field, this role provides invaluable exposure to child development, behaviour management, and learning support. It's also ideal for any Psychology graduate exploring a future in teaching, child therapy, or clinical psychology. The Role: Full-time role starting ASAP Working 1:1 and in small groups with students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH Supporting teaching staff in delivering inclusive learning strategies Implementing tailored interventions to aid emotional regulation and learning development Gaining experience with EHCPs, safeguarding procedures, and multi-agency collaboration The School Offers: A warm, supportive, and forward-thinking environment Excellent SEN and pastoral support systems Mentoring from experienced SENCOs, Educational Psychologists, and teaching staff A real opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while building your own professional skills Ideal Candidate: A degree in Psychology or a closely related field A genuine interest in SEN and child development Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, or Mental Health Practitioners encouraged to apply If you're a passionate Psychology graduate ready to take your first steps into education and SEN support, we want to hear from you! APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interview Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
Mar 28, 2026
Contractor
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick-start your career in educational psychology? Are you passionate about supporting young people and keen to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant school setting? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Walthamstow , working closely with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) . Whether you're a recent Psychology graduate , or a graduate looking for your next step into a more specialised field, this role provides invaluable exposure to child development, behaviour management, and learning support. It's also ideal for any Psychology graduate exploring a future in teaching, child therapy, or clinical psychology. The Role: Full-time role starting ASAP Working 1:1 and in small groups with students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH Supporting teaching staff in delivering inclusive learning strategies Implementing tailored interventions to aid emotional regulation and learning development Gaining experience with EHCPs, safeguarding procedures, and multi-agency collaboration The School Offers: A warm, supportive, and forward-thinking environment Excellent SEN and pastoral support systems Mentoring from experienced SENCOs, Educational Psychologists, and teaching staff A real opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while building your own professional skills Ideal Candidate: A degree in Psychology or a closely related field A genuine interest in SEN and child development Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, or Mental Health Practitioners encouraged to apply If you're a passionate Psychology graduate ready to take your first steps into education and SEN support, we want to hear from you! APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interview Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
Job Title: Occupational Health Physician - Private Healthcare (Corporate Caseloads) Location: Central London Employment: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum 3 Days per Week) Salary: Competitive Annual Salary We are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for an Occupational Health Physician to join our dynamic team in Central London. You will work with a diverse corporate caseload, including leading organisations in banking, law, and technology, delivering top-tier occupational health services. Collaborate within a supportive multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, physiotherapists, general practitioners, nurses, and wellbeing specialists. Enjoy a hybrid working pattern, balancing office and remote work exclusively on weekdays, ensuring both professional engagement and a healthy work-life balance. Perks and Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell leave and increased entitlement with service. Private healthcare insurance and state-of-the-art facilities. Pension contributions, Season Ticket Loan, and Cycle to Work scheme. Group life assurance and critical illness cover. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and exclusive staff discounts. Access to over 800 retailer discounts and flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits. What You Will Do: Serve as the primary advisor for corporate clients and their HR teams. Integrate occupational health services within client organisations to optimise employee wellbeing. Manage occupational health cases, triage, and absence reviews effectively. Conduct clinical consultations, including initial assessments and follow-ups. Engage with clients through meetings, presentations, and consultations. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for holistic employee support. Undertake peer reviews, audits, and quality assurance activities. Administer documentation and client reporting to ensure efficient service delivery. Why London? Be part of a vibrant, culturally rich city with historical landmarks, dynamic arts scenes, and world-class dining. London offers a career and lifestyle experience that few other cities can match-immerse yourself professionally and personally in one of the world's most exciting capitals. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing the best possible roles and rates that match your skills and experience.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Occupational Health Physician - Private Healthcare (Corporate Caseloads) Location: Central London Employment: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum 3 Days per Week) Salary: Competitive Annual Salary We are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for an Occupational Health Physician to join our dynamic team in Central London. You will work with a diverse corporate caseload, including leading organisations in banking, law, and technology, delivering top-tier occupational health services. Collaborate within a supportive multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, physiotherapists, general practitioners, nurses, and wellbeing specialists. Enjoy a hybrid working pattern, balancing office and remote work exclusively on weekdays, ensuring both professional engagement and a healthy work-life balance. Perks and Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell leave and increased entitlement with service. Private healthcare insurance and state-of-the-art facilities. Pension contributions, Season Ticket Loan, and Cycle to Work scheme. Group life assurance and critical illness cover. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and exclusive staff discounts. Access to over 800 retailer discounts and flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits. What You Will Do: Serve as the primary advisor for corporate clients and their HR teams. Integrate occupational health services within client organisations to optimise employee wellbeing. Manage occupational health cases, triage, and absence reviews effectively. Conduct clinical consultations, including initial assessments and follow-ups. Engage with clients through meetings, presentations, and consultations. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for holistic employee support. Undertake peer reviews, audits, and quality assurance activities. Administer documentation and client reporting to ensure efficient service delivery. Why London? Be part of a vibrant, culturally rich city with historical landmarks, dynamic arts scenes, and world-class dining. London offers a career and lifestyle experience that few other cities can match-immerse yourself professionally and personally in one of the world's most exciting capitals. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing the best possible roles and rates that match your skills and experience.
Interim Principal Educational Psychologist (Head of Service) Competitive Interim / Agency Day Rate Immediate Start Closing Date: 31/03/2026, 5pmMedway Council is seeking an experienced and highly effective Interim Principal Educational Psychologist to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight during a pivotal period of improvement and change.This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned leader who can deliver immediate impact, drive innovation in statutory Educational Psychology functions, and support the service through a planned review aligned with wider SEND and Children's Services reforms.With national SEND developments and increasing demand for statutory services, Medway is entering a critical phase. We are looking for a confident, strategic, and solutions-focused leader to stabilise, strengthen, and modernise the Educational Psychology Service while longer-term transformation plans are progressed. The Role As Interim Principal EP (Head of Service), you will provide visible and decisive leadership, ensuring statutory responsibilities are delivered to a high standard. You will play a key role in preparing the service for future redesign while maintaining strong operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Provide oversight and quality assurance of statutory EP functions Lead innovative approaches to increase capacity and manage rising demand Deliver a service-wide review, including recommendations on structure, practice, and workforce Embed efficient, research-led processes across assessment and intervention pathways Ensure strong operational performance, compliance, and service delivery Provide professional supervision to EPs and senior practitioners Support the wider 0-25 SEND leadership team Key Priorities: Review and improve statutory pathways and operating models Introduce practice changes to create capacity for increased demand Strengthen early intervention to reduce reliance on formal assessments Develop and implement multidisciplinary solutions to improve outcomes and workflow Maintain compliance while enabling preventative and systemic EP practice We are seeking a professional who: Has substantial experience at Principal EP level within complex environments Demonstrates confident, steady leadership during periods of change Can balance operational delivery with strategic development Has strong knowledge of SEND reforms and local authority statutory duties Has a proven track record of driving service improvement and innovation Is experienced in leading service reviews and transformation activity Is solutions-focused, resilient, and able to build credibility quickly Holds HCPC registration and a recognised Educational Psychology qualification Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
Mar 27, 2026
Contractor
Interim Principal Educational Psychologist (Head of Service) Competitive Interim / Agency Day Rate Immediate Start Closing Date: 31/03/2026, 5pmMedway Council is seeking an experienced and highly effective Interim Principal Educational Psychologist to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight during a pivotal period of improvement and change.This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned leader who can deliver immediate impact, drive innovation in statutory Educational Psychology functions, and support the service through a planned review aligned with wider SEND and Children's Services reforms.With national SEND developments and increasing demand for statutory services, Medway is entering a critical phase. We are looking for a confident, strategic, and solutions-focused leader to stabilise, strengthen, and modernise the Educational Psychology Service while longer-term transformation plans are progressed. The Role As Interim Principal EP (Head of Service), you will provide visible and decisive leadership, ensuring statutory responsibilities are delivered to a high standard. You will play a key role in preparing the service for future redesign while maintaining strong operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Provide oversight and quality assurance of statutory EP functions Lead innovative approaches to increase capacity and manage rising demand Deliver a service-wide review, including recommendations on structure, practice, and workforce Embed efficient, research-led processes across assessment and intervention pathways Ensure strong operational performance, compliance, and service delivery Provide professional supervision to EPs and senior practitioners Support the wider 0-25 SEND leadership team Key Priorities: Review and improve statutory pathways and operating models Introduce practice changes to create capacity for increased demand Strengthen early intervention to reduce reliance on formal assessments Develop and implement multidisciplinary solutions to improve outcomes and workflow Maintain compliance while enabling preventative and systemic EP practice We are seeking a professional who: Has substantial experience at Principal EP level within complex environments Demonstrates confident, steady leadership during periods of change Can balance operational delivery with strategic development Has strong knowledge of SEND reforms and local authority statutory duties Has a proven track record of driving service improvement and innovation Is experienced in leading service reviews and transformation activity Is solutions-focused, resilient, and able to build credibility quickly Holds HCPC registration and a recognised Educational Psychology qualification Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
Deputy Manager Cromwell Home is a 4 bed EBD children's home providing high quality, therapeutic, trauma informed care to children and young people. Cromwell's Home has a commitment in child protection - our service, the experience, determination and dedication of those persons within it have shown us that high quality therapeutic childcare helps children and young people learn to deal with their past experiences and prepare for the future. Our managers are key people within our service who must share this perspective and must lead this behaviour, practice and culture within our local teams. Cromwell Home seeks to weave a golden thread of the child, person centred practices, approaches and a culture that values and promotes the voice of the child into every aspect of the organisation. Vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma through significant abuse deserve the very best help to realise their entitlement to be safe, valued, cared for to also have dreams and aspirations. we are committed to providing the quality of care that will accomplish this. Challenging behaviours are often the result of significant abuse and negative earlier life experiences. They are possibly linked to learnt behaviours, survival, defence, anxiety and may have controlling aspects within the behavioural presentation. Behaviour is almost usually communicative in a way that shows the needs that can't be verbalised. The skill of the therapeutic practitioner is to stay present, calm, available and sooth the presenting behaviour by helping, wondering and being alongside young people. All our children and young people are respected and treated with a positive regard-we support and help them build safe, positive and appropriate attachments and relationships with others. We should always be mindful to have a strength based approach focusing on positives and championing any achievement no matter how small. An all-embracing therapeutic model meets the needs of each child in all aspects of their life. Skilled care supported by therapists, clinical psychologists, health and education professionals help us support our young people to deal with their past experiences and prepare for the future. They are encouraged to become involved with local communities and learn how to make life choices that help them fulfil their potential. Cromwell's care services value inclusion and participation highly and strongly feel that developing a young person's social capital is an essential even fundamental aspect of their growth and development. To find out more click Apply
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager Cromwell Home is a 4 bed EBD children's home providing high quality, therapeutic, trauma informed care to children and young people. Cromwell's Home has a commitment in child protection - our service, the experience, determination and dedication of those persons within it have shown us that high quality therapeutic childcare helps children and young people learn to deal with their past experiences and prepare for the future. Our managers are key people within our service who must share this perspective and must lead this behaviour, practice and culture within our local teams. Cromwell Home seeks to weave a golden thread of the child, person centred practices, approaches and a culture that values and promotes the voice of the child into every aspect of the organisation. Vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma through significant abuse deserve the very best help to realise their entitlement to be safe, valued, cared for to also have dreams and aspirations. we are committed to providing the quality of care that will accomplish this. Challenging behaviours are often the result of significant abuse and negative earlier life experiences. They are possibly linked to learnt behaviours, survival, defence, anxiety and may have controlling aspects within the behavioural presentation. Behaviour is almost usually communicative in a way that shows the needs that can't be verbalised. The skill of the therapeutic practitioner is to stay present, calm, available and sooth the presenting behaviour by helping, wondering and being alongside young people. All our children and young people are respected and treated with a positive regard-we support and help them build safe, positive and appropriate attachments and relationships with others. We should always be mindful to have a strength based approach focusing on positives and championing any achievement no matter how small. An all-embracing therapeutic model meets the needs of each child in all aspects of their life. Skilled care supported by therapists, clinical psychologists, health and education professionals help us support our young people to deal with their past experiences and prepare for the future. They are encouraged to become involved with local communities and learn how to make life choices that help them fulfil their potential. Cromwell's care services value inclusion and participation highly and strongly feel that developing a young person's social capital is an essential even fundamental aspect of their growth and development. To find out more click Apply
Whilst advertised as Band 8a, we welcome applications from newly qualified candidates to commence at Band 7, with support to complete preceptorship requirements to progress to Band 8a. Are you a skilled and enthusiasticClinical Psychologistlooking to work for an Early Intervention Service. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a band 8a Clinical Psychologist to provide high-quality psychological therapy to patients under the Kings Lynn Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. The role will involve working alongside a diverse multi-professional team, providing a high quality specialist care. A variety of NICE recommended psychological interventions are offered within the team including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Behavioural Family Therapy. There will be an opportunity to receive training in Behavioural Family Therapy. The Early Intervention Service strives to be dynamic and creative and is dedicated to providing a needs-led approach to improve the lives of people who have experienced or are experiencing psychosis. It is a service that shows compassion, kindness and hope at a time when individuals, families, and carers need it most. Main duties of the job The post is based at Chatterton House in Kings Lynn, working within the West Norfolk Locality. Clinical: Provision of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for individuals who have experienced or are experiencing psychosis. To provide specialist psychologist/therapist expertise, knowledge, advice, guidance and consultation to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care. Supervision: Offer supervision to other professionals within the team as appropriate, fostering a culture of learning and excellence within the service. Training & Development: Supporting and, where appropriate, implementing and delivering training to embed psychologically informed practices within the multidisciplinary team, supporting a stepped care model of psychological care. Service User Engagement: Support in co-produced service development, empowering service users to actively shape psychological services through meaningful collaboration. About us Why work for us? Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Job responsibilities Qualifications Essential Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology, accredited by BPS Ongoing further specialist training/accredited short courses Supervisor training, to be a supervisor of doctoral programme clinical psychology trainees or willing to undertake training Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions (assessment and / or therapist) Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Person Specification Qualifications Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) Core mental health professional training and registration Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Experience Experience working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist (Band 7) and supervise trainee clinical psychologistable to evidence appropriate knowledge and experience in practice to enable the post holder to clinically supervise trainee clinical psychologist Experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment Skills Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Knowledge Doctor level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis Other Ability to travel independently Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yeargross per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Whilst advertised as Band 8a, we welcome applications from newly qualified candidates to commence at Band 7, with support to complete preceptorship requirements to progress to Band 8a. Are you a skilled and enthusiasticClinical Psychologistlooking to work for an Early Intervention Service. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a band 8a Clinical Psychologist to provide high-quality psychological therapy to patients under the Kings Lynn Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. The role will involve working alongside a diverse multi-professional team, providing a high quality specialist care. A variety of NICE recommended psychological interventions are offered within the team including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Behavioural Family Therapy. There will be an opportunity to receive training in Behavioural Family Therapy. The Early Intervention Service strives to be dynamic and creative and is dedicated to providing a needs-led approach to improve the lives of people who have experienced or are experiencing psychosis. It is a service that shows compassion, kindness and hope at a time when individuals, families, and carers need it most. Main duties of the job The post is based at Chatterton House in Kings Lynn, working within the West Norfolk Locality. Clinical: Provision of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for individuals who have experienced or are experiencing psychosis. To provide specialist psychologist/therapist expertise, knowledge, advice, guidance and consultation to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care. Supervision: Offer supervision to other professionals within the team as appropriate, fostering a culture of learning and excellence within the service. Training & Development: Supporting and, where appropriate, implementing and delivering training to embed psychologically informed practices within the multidisciplinary team, supporting a stepped care model of psychological care. Service User Engagement: Support in co-produced service development, empowering service users to actively shape psychological services through meaningful collaboration. About us Why work for us? Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Job responsibilities Qualifications Essential Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology, accredited by BPS Ongoing further specialist training/accredited short courses Supervisor training, to be a supervisor of doctoral programme clinical psychology trainees or willing to undertake training Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions (assessment and / or therapist) Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Person Specification Qualifications Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) Core mental health professional training and registration Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Experience Experience working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist (Band 7) and supervise trainee clinical psychologistable to evidence appropriate knowledge and experience in practice to enable the post holder to clinically supervise trainee clinical psychologist Experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment Skills Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Knowledge Doctor level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis Other Ability to travel independently Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yeargross per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 04/04/2026 About this job Job Outline: The post-holder will have completed a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners. Scope & Authority: The post holder will work under close case management supervision from a suitably qualified professional to provide high quality collaborative care planning as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will work under close clinical skills supervision from an HCPC registered clinical psychologist to provide specified psychologically-informed interventions, with a level of autonomy matched to level of demonstrated competence. Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Pay Enhancements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Blue Light Card Discounts Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Mar 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 04/04/2026 About this job Job Outline: The post-holder will have completed a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners. Scope & Authority: The post holder will work under close case management supervision from a suitably qualified professional to provide high quality collaborative care planning as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will work under close clinical skills supervision from an HCPC registered clinical psychologist to provide specified psychologically-informed interventions, with a level of autonomy matched to level of demonstrated competence. Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Pay Enhancements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Blue Light Card Discounts Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Mar 2026
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Job title: Lived Experience Facilitator - Service User Network (SUN) Post no: 660 Working base: Mind BLMK - Luton Wellbeing Centre Area covered: Bedfordshire and Luton (SUN offers a combination of online and face to face groups) Hours: 21 hours per week. Monday Friday Working pattern: Tuesdays 9.30am 5.00pm (7 hours) Remaining 14 hours to be negotiated depending on service need (within the hours Monday Friday, 9.30am 5.00pm) Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,147.00 per annum FTE (£14,272.62 per annum actual for 21 hours per week) About the Service User Network (SUN) The SUN is an open access model of community-based facilitated group peer support for people experiencing complex emotional needs associated with complex trauma and/or a diagnosis of personality disorder . The SUN aims to help people develop effective ways of coping, reduce emergencies and improve access to appropriate services. Those accessing the SUN may or may not have a formal diagnosis of personality disorder. Group members will have experienced longstanding emotional difficulties, isolation and may demonstrate patterns of behaviour that may not be helpful in the longer term. About the Role Fundamental to creating empowerment and engagement in the SUN Project is the therapeutic community principle, that the effectiveness of the service depends upon engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members own resources and expertise is integral to the SUN model of peer support. SUN Facilitators will have their own lived experience of complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder and will be able to demonstrate their recovery journey. They will work closely with mental health practitioners from ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) groups in different community-based locations in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire or Luton. Full training in the SUN model, and weekly supervision by a Psychotherapist / Psychologist, will be provided for all team members. Facilitators will work to develop and support the therapeutic community principle of the SUN model and the effectiveness of the service through engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development, and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members own resources and expertise is integral to the model of peer support upon which the SUN groups are based. SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Optional Health Plan Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: Monday 13th April 2026 at 5:00 pm Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Job title: Lived Experience Facilitator - Service User Network (SUN) Post no: 660 Working base: Mind BLMK - Luton Wellbeing Centre Area covered: Bedfordshire and Luton (SUN offers a combination of online and face to face groups) Hours: 21 hours per week. Monday Friday Working pattern: Tuesdays 9.30am 5.00pm (7 hours) Remaining 14 hours to be negotiated depending on service need (within the hours Monday Friday, 9.30am 5.00pm) Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,147.00 per annum FTE (£14,272.62 per annum actual for 21 hours per week) About the Service User Network (SUN) The SUN is an open access model of community-based facilitated group peer support for people experiencing complex emotional needs associated with complex trauma and/or a diagnosis of personality disorder . The SUN aims to help people develop effective ways of coping, reduce emergencies and improve access to appropriate services. Those accessing the SUN may or may not have a formal diagnosis of personality disorder. Group members will have experienced longstanding emotional difficulties, isolation and may demonstrate patterns of behaviour that may not be helpful in the longer term. About the Role Fundamental to creating empowerment and engagement in the SUN Project is the therapeutic community principle, that the effectiveness of the service depends upon engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members own resources and expertise is integral to the SUN model of peer support. SUN Facilitators will have their own lived experience of complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder and will be able to demonstrate their recovery journey. They will work closely with mental health practitioners from ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) groups in different community-based locations in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire or Luton. Full training in the SUN model, and weekly supervision by a Psychotherapist / Psychologist, will be provided for all team members. Facilitators will work to develop and support the therapeutic community principle of the SUN model and the effectiveness of the service through engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development, and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members own resources and expertise is integral to the model of peer support upon which the SUN groups are based. SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Optional Health Plan Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: Monday 13th April 2026 at 5:00 pm Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Role: CSE/Complex Care - Clinical Team Lead Salary/Benefits: Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience Hours: 40 hours (Monday to Friday) Location: Yorkshire region (East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire & West Humberside) Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as CSE/CC Clinical Team Lead for the Yorkshire & West Humberside region). The post will require someone with extensive knowledge of CSE/CC, clinical practice within the area of multi-agency safeguarding as well as leadership experience. Direct experience of working with children who live in residential care is ideal, however, other general practice of systemic work with adolescents will be considered. Job Role This role provides oversight and clinical governance to the CSE/CC services in the Yorkshire and West Humberside region. The region currently has four Mental Health Practitioners in post, to undertake day to day clinical tasks. You will have opportunities to work remotely to provide support, clinical supervision and guidance depending on service needs. The Yorkshire and West Humberside region (which is the primary base for this role) has one full-time and 3 part-time Mental Health Practitioners, who will work alongside you to form the core clinical team. As the clinical lead, you will be responsible for the implementation of the service delivery by co-ordinating assessments and interventions, providing guidance and feedback on assessments and clinical recommendations, supporting with multi-agency risk assessments in relation to CSE, offering consultation, advice and guidance to operational and educational colleagues. You will have a small case-load of direct work with young people and will offer training packages and bespoke workshops for teams as and when required. The person in this role works closely with the regional manager and regional lead for education to ensure collaborative and aligned working. Due to the nature of the role and context, an understanding of the impact of trauma and attachment in practice is essential. Experience of working with traumatised individuals, families / systems is essential as well as some leadership experience. We are looking for someone who can lead by example, is fundamentally warm, nurturing and compassionate and can maintain a calm, reflective, systemic position. Ideally you will demonstrate initiative and have experience in leading on various projects. Applications welcomed from Practitioner Psychologists, experienced registered Mental Health Nurses, Therapists, Therapeutic Social Workers and Psychotherapists. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile: To be successful within this role you will need to have knowledge / experience in: CSE/Complex Care - the impact this has upon young people, families and systems.Working with children and young people presenting with a range of clinical needs.Supervising both clinical and non-clinical colleagues. Knowledge of theory and practice of therapeutic interventions with children and young people.Assessment, formulation and interventions.Partnership working supporting agreed placement objectives, care planning and progression including regular clinical reporting and routine outcome measures.Teaching / training.Risk assessment / risk planning Essential: Registered with the relevant professional body (HCPC, NMC, SWE, BABCP)Relevant qualifications to allow you to offer assessments and interventionsBe a strong team player, with excellent communication skillsHave excellent communication, organisational and time management skillsCaring, compassionate and able to engage with young people In return we offer: Clinical supervisionTraining and CPDPeer support Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Role: CSE/Complex Care - Clinical Team Lead Salary/Benefits: Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience Hours: 40 hours (Monday to Friday) Location: Yorkshire region (East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire & West Humberside) Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as CSE/CC Clinical Team Lead for the Yorkshire & West Humberside region). The post will require someone with extensive knowledge of CSE/CC, clinical practice within the area of multi-agency safeguarding as well as leadership experience. Direct experience of working with children who live in residential care is ideal, however, other general practice of systemic work with adolescents will be considered. Job Role This role provides oversight and clinical governance to the CSE/CC services in the Yorkshire and West Humberside region. The region currently has four Mental Health Practitioners in post, to undertake day to day clinical tasks. You will have opportunities to work remotely to provide support, clinical supervision and guidance depending on service needs. The Yorkshire and West Humberside region (which is the primary base for this role) has one full-time and 3 part-time Mental Health Practitioners, who will work alongside you to form the core clinical team. As the clinical lead, you will be responsible for the implementation of the service delivery by co-ordinating assessments and interventions, providing guidance and feedback on assessments and clinical recommendations, supporting with multi-agency risk assessments in relation to CSE, offering consultation, advice and guidance to operational and educational colleagues. You will have a small case-load of direct work with young people and will offer training packages and bespoke workshops for teams as and when required. The person in this role works closely with the regional manager and regional lead for education to ensure collaborative and aligned working. Due to the nature of the role and context, an understanding of the impact of trauma and attachment in practice is essential. Experience of working with traumatised individuals, families / systems is essential as well as some leadership experience. We are looking for someone who can lead by example, is fundamentally warm, nurturing and compassionate and can maintain a calm, reflective, systemic position. Ideally you will demonstrate initiative and have experience in leading on various projects. Applications welcomed from Practitioner Psychologists, experienced registered Mental Health Nurses, Therapists, Therapeutic Social Workers and Psychotherapists. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile: To be successful within this role you will need to have knowledge / experience in: CSE/Complex Care - the impact this has upon young people, families and systems.Working with children and young people presenting with a range of clinical needs.Supervising both clinical and non-clinical colleagues. Knowledge of theory and practice of therapeutic interventions with children and young people.Assessment, formulation and interventions.Partnership working supporting agreed placement objectives, care planning and progression including regular clinical reporting and routine outcome measures.Teaching / training.Risk assessment / risk planning Essential: Registered with the relevant professional body (HCPC, NMC, SWE, BABCP)Relevant qualifications to allow you to offer assessments and interventionsBe a strong team player, with excellent communication skillsHave excellent communication, organisational and time management skillsCaring, compassionate and able to engage with young people In return we offer: Clinical supervisionTraining and CPDPeer support Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Location: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust. Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist The closing date is 07 April 2026 The Community Treatment Teams provide services across CNTW in the more severe and enduring Mental Health space. The primary focus of this service stream is adults with Severe Mental Health Problems. The North Cumbria CTT is divided into East and West teams. Psychological Practitioners within the CTT use an eclectic mix of evidence based therapeutic models and styles, and a range of resources to meet the needs of their service users. The CTT operates across two pathways: the Non-Psychosis pathway and the Psychosis pathway. The Psychosis pathway is for those primarily presenting with psychosis. The Non-Psychosis pathway is for those with Complex Emotional Needs and Personality difficulties or consumers with Affective Disorders (a range of anxiety disorders, severe depression, etc.). Therapeutic interventions are delivered across both pathways. Where possible, Practitioners are aligned to pathways. This is designed to ensure that service users have continuity in their care and the best available treatment (evidence-based interventions, and therapists with the required skills) to enable recovery from their experience of mental health difficulties. Staff are able to be trained and supported/supervised in the interventions with the best evidence-base for those on their pathway. Main duties of the job To carry a caseload of Psychological Therapy clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation and interview. To use judgement in formulation and implementation of plans for the client's care, and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, drawn from a range of empirically supported theoretical models of therapy. In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management. To communicate complex and potentially emotive information regarding the client's condition, treatment and prognosis, directly with clients, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals (subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality). To liaise with colleagues in the service to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychological care to clients. To provide advice and consultation to colleagues and to client, carers and support networks as required. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration. Job responsibilities The CTTs work alongside those referred to as the Specialist Services, which includes Early Intervention in Psychosis and ARMS, NCEADS, and Perinatal pathways. We also have a specialist ASSIST pathway embedded within the CTT. Psychological services for the West CTT are by and large provided in Wigton, Workington and Whitehaven clinic locations. Please find attached job description for full details. We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC. HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist or BABCP registration. Pre-qualification training and experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology or psychological therapist training. Knowledge and Experience Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across range of care settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of clinical psychology or therapy in different cultural contexts. Skills and Competencies Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Role/Team Specific Requirements Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive behaviour. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Location: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust.
Mar 20, 2026
Full time
Location: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust. Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist The closing date is 07 April 2026 The Community Treatment Teams provide services across CNTW in the more severe and enduring Mental Health space. The primary focus of this service stream is adults with Severe Mental Health Problems. The North Cumbria CTT is divided into East and West teams. Psychological Practitioners within the CTT use an eclectic mix of evidence based therapeutic models and styles, and a range of resources to meet the needs of their service users. The CTT operates across two pathways: the Non-Psychosis pathway and the Psychosis pathway. The Psychosis pathway is for those primarily presenting with psychosis. The Non-Psychosis pathway is for those with Complex Emotional Needs and Personality difficulties or consumers with Affective Disorders (a range of anxiety disorders, severe depression, etc.). Therapeutic interventions are delivered across both pathways. Where possible, Practitioners are aligned to pathways. This is designed to ensure that service users have continuity in their care and the best available treatment (evidence-based interventions, and therapists with the required skills) to enable recovery from their experience of mental health difficulties. Staff are able to be trained and supported/supervised in the interventions with the best evidence-base for those on their pathway. Main duties of the job To carry a caseload of Psychological Therapy clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation and interview. To use judgement in formulation and implementation of plans for the client's care, and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, drawn from a range of empirically supported theoretical models of therapy. In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management. To communicate complex and potentially emotive information regarding the client's condition, treatment and prognosis, directly with clients, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals (subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality). To liaise with colleagues in the service to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychological care to clients. To provide advice and consultation to colleagues and to client, carers and support networks as required. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration. Job responsibilities The CTTs work alongside those referred to as the Specialist Services, which includes Early Intervention in Psychosis and ARMS, NCEADS, and Perinatal pathways. We also have a specialist ASSIST pathway embedded within the CTT. Psychological services for the West CTT are by and large provided in Wigton, Workington and Whitehaven clinic locations. Please find attached job description for full details. We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC. HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist or BABCP registration. Pre-qualification training and experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology or psychological therapist training. Knowledge and Experience Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across range of care settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of clinical psychology or therapy in different cultural contexts. Skills and Competencies Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Role/Team Specific Requirements Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive behaviour. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Location: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust.
Practitioner Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Based in Croydon. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access. Salary: £60,000 (Full Time Equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 09:00 - 17:00, although some flexibility may be required at times with service needs. Working days can be agreed upon next stages of the interview process. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Registered Practitioner Psychologist with a background in clinical psychology to join our team in Croydon. The service offers a psychologically informed environment across four sites, providing low to high support forensic mental health services to our residents with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnosis. In this role, you will drive the delivery of evidence based psychological assessments and interventions aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents into the communities. This is a creative, evolving, and impactful role which works closely with our Group Psychological Lead and wider teams to provide support to staff and at times residents to support in providing a streamlined and psychologically informed service. Key Responsibilities Include: Provide advice, guidance, and support to the team with supporting our residents to overcome personal challenges and create a supportive environment Advise and streamline best practices, and enhance the overall skills and expertise of the team to deliver high quality care and support Provide clinical supervision to the team Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for our residents with mental health and complex needs Exercise full clinical responsibility for residents psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team Formulate and implement plans for various therapy routes and management of assessing mental health conditions based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and evidence-based practices About You We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, able to proactively encourage, take leadership and ownership for creating a psychologically informed environment. You will be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively within the organisation and with external partners, collaborating with external stakeholders regularly in a multidisciplinary approach. You will be able to utilise your own expertise and support in empowering the wider team to enhance their skills to deliver a service which is supportive, safe, and in line with best practice for the organisation and external regulatory bodies. HCPC Registration is essential Post-graduate doctoral level training as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Previous experience working as a qualified clinical and/or forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector we run our services in Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Ability and willingness to show flexibility in working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Practitioner Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Based in Croydon. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access. Salary: £60,000 (Full Time Equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 09:00 - 17:00, although some flexibility may be required at times with service needs. Working days can be agreed upon next stages of the interview process. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Registered Practitioner Psychologist with a background in clinical psychology to join our team in Croydon. The service offers a psychologically informed environment across four sites, providing low to high support forensic mental health services to our residents with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnosis. In this role, you will drive the delivery of evidence based psychological assessments and interventions aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents into the communities. This is a creative, evolving, and impactful role which works closely with our Group Psychological Lead and wider teams to provide support to staff and at times residents to support in providing a streamlined and psychologically informed service. Key Responsibilities Include: Provide advice, guidance, and support to the team with supporting our residents to overcome personal challenges and create a supportive environment Advise and streamline best practices, and enhance the overall skills and expertise of the team to deliver high quality care and support Provide clinical supervision to the team Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for our residents with mental health and complex needs Exercise full clinical responsibility for residents psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team Formulate and implement plans for various therapy routes and management of assessing mental health conditions based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and evidence-based practices About You We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, able to proactively encourage, take leadership and ownership for creating a psychologically informed environment. You will be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively within the organisation and with external partners, collaborating with external stakeholders regularly in a multidisciplinary approach. You will be able to utilise your own expertise and support in empowering the wider team to enhance their skills to deliver a service which is supportive, safe, and in line with best practice for the organisation and external regulatory bodies. HCPC Registration is essential Post-graduate doctoral level training as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Previous experience working as a qualified clinical and/or forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector we run our services in Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Ability and willingness to show flexibility in working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. As an Advanced Social Worker (ASW) you'll enjoy mentoring and collaborating with less experienced social workers within the team supporting their development. We aim for you to hold a reduced caseload to enable you to support effectively whilst also deputising for the Team Manager when needed. This is a great role for anyone looking to enhance their professional development and take a step towards a management position. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our staff, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. As an Advanced Social Worker (ASW) you'll enjoy mentoring and collaborating with less experienced social workers within the team supporting their development. We aim for you to hold a reduced caseload to enable you to support effectively whilst also deputising for the Team Manager when needed. This is a great role for anyone looking to enhance their professional development and take a step towards a management position. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our staff, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement , which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well-being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement , which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well-being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Forensic Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Havering Please note that this service does not have step free access. Work from home may be possible, as per prior to agreement. Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Please note, you may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements. About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include: Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice. Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions. Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community. Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs. Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Forensic Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Havering Please note that this service does not have step free access. Work from home may be possible, as per prior to agreement. Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Please note, you may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements. About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include: Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice. Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions. Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community. Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs. Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme
Forensic Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Bermondsey, Close to Surrey Quays station. Please note that this service has step free and lift access. Work from home may be possible, as per prior to agreement. Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Please note that you may be required to work outside the hours as per service and resident requirements About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include: Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice. Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions. Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community. Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs. Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer: 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Forensic Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Bermondsey, Close to Surrey Quays station. Please note that this service has step free and lift access. Work from home may be possible, as per prior to agreement. Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Please note that you may be required to work outside the hours as per service and resident requirements About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include: Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice. Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions. Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community. Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs. Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer: 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme
Forensic Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Practitioner Psychologist with Forensic Background Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Elephant and Castle based within a residential setting, with regular travel to other services as required and our central office. Some work from home may be possible (to be discussed at interview). Please note that unfortunately, this service does not have step free access. Salary: £60,000 NHS Equivalent Band: 8B Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 0900 - 1700 About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support people who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include: Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice. Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions. Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community. Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs. Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer: 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Forensic Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Practitioner Psychologist with Forensic Background Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Elephant and Castle based within a residential setting, with regular travel to other services as required and our central office. Some work from home may be possible (to be discussed at interview). Please note that unfortunately, this service does not have step free access. Salary: £60,000 NHS Equivalent Band: 8B Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 0900 - 1700 About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support people who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include: Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice. Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions. Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community. Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs. Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer: 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Specialist Location: Chorley, Lancashire School: Specialist ASC School (Primary through Secondary) Salary: .89 per day (Dependent on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to launch your career in Education or Clinical Practice? We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and empathetic Psychology Graduate to join our dedicated team in Chorley . This is a unique opportunity to work within an Outstanding specialist setting, supporting pupils aged 4-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated sensory or communication needs. This role is the perfect "stepping stone" for those aspiring to become Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, or Clinical Professionals. The Role: Impact & Responsibility As a Graduate SEN TA, you won't just be "helping out"-you will be applying your academic knowledge to real-world behavioural and developmental scenarios. 1:1 Support: Work closely with specific pupils to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Behavioural Support: Use positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques (Team Teach training provided). Progress Tracking: Monitor emotional regulation and social development, providing feedback to the SENCO. Therapeutic Integration: Assist in delivering Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy interventions. Why This School in Chorley? Comprehensive Age Range: Gain experience across both Primary and Secondary phases. Expert Mentorship: Work alongside experienced SEN practitioners and on-site therapists. Professional Development: Access to accredited training in Autism awareness and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). Local Impact: Join a school that is a cornerstone of the Chorley community. Candidate Requirements Education: A degree in Psychology (2:1 or higher preferred). Mindset: A deep interest in neurodiversity and a patient, "child-first" approach. Experience: Previous experience with ASC (voluntary or paid) is a bonus, but a willingness to learn is essential. Reliability: High level of commitment to a consistent routine for our students. How to Apply If you are ready to turn your Psychology degree into a rewarding career in Chorley , we want to hear from you. Apply Now: Interested in ASC support Chorley click apply or contact Christina on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) .
Mar 09, 2026
Contractor
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Specialist Location: Chorley, Lancashire School: Specialist ASC School (Primary through Secondary) Salary: .89 per day (Dependent on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to launch your career in Education or Clinical Practice? We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and empathetic Psychology Graduate to join our dedicated team in Chorley . This is a unique opportunity to work within an Outstanding specialist setting, supporting pupils aged 4-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated sensory or communication needs. This role is the perfect "stepping stone" for those aspiring to become Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, or Clinical Professionals. The Role: Impact & Responsibility As a Graduate SEN TA, you won't just be "helping out"-you will be applying your academic knowledge to real-world behavioural and developmental scenarios. 1:1 Support: Work closely with specific pupils to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Behavioural Support: Use positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques (Team Teach training provided). Progress Tracking: Monitor emotional regulation and social development, providing feedback to the SENCO. Therapeutic Integration: Assist in delivering Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy interventions. Why This School in Chorley? Comprehensive Age Range: Gain experience across both Primary and Secondary phases. Expert Mentorship: Work alongside experienced SEN practitioners and on-site therapists. Professional Development: Access to accredited training in Autism awareness and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). Local Impact: Join a school that is a cornerstone of the Chorley community. Candidate Requirements Education: A degree in Psychology (2:1 or higher preferred). Mindset: A deep interest in neurodiversity and a patient, "child-first" approach. Experience: Previous experience with ASC (voluntary or paid) is a bonus, but a willingness to learn is essential. Reliability: High level of commitment to a consistent routine for our students. How to Apply If you are ready to turn your Psychology degree into a rewarding career in Chorley , we want to hear from you. Apply Now: Interested in ASC support Chorley click apply or contact Christina on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) .
Overview and Responsibilities Clinical Psychologist - Aurora Hedgeway Location: Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JN Actual Salary: £33,952.77 - £39,366.78 Hours : 24 hours per week (3 days, to be discussed at interview) Contract: Permanent, term time only (44.67 paid weeks) About us: Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey. Your Role as a Clinical Psychologist As our Clinical Psychologist , you'll play a central role in shaping the emotional and behavioural development of our students. You'll work closely with young people to assess their psychological needs and deliver tailored interventions that support their growth and independence. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, you'll help embed Positive Behaviour Support strategies across the school, ensuring every child receives consistent, compassionate care. You'll also provide expert guidance and training to staff and families, empowering them to better understand and respond to the needs of the children in their care. Whether leading group sessions or offering one-to-one support, your work will be instrumental in helping our students thrive, both in school and beyond. Please see the link below for our full job description: Psychologist JD Hedgeway Oct 2025.docx Skills and Qualifications What we're looking for HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs Background in educational, care, or clinical settings Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning Benefits and Additional Information What's on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us - Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources Refer a Friend - Earn £ 1,000! Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! ( Terms apply) How to apply? For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Overview and Responsibilities Clinical Psychologist - Aurora Hedgeway Location: Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JN Actual Salary: £33,952.77 - £39,366.78 Hours : 24 hours per week (3 days, to be discussed at interview) Contract: Permanent, term time only (44.67 paid weeks) About us: Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey. Your Role as a Clinical Psychologist As our Clinical Psychologist , you'll play a central role in shaping the emotional and behavioural development of our students. You'll work closely with young people to assess their psychological needs and deliver tailored interventions that support their growth and independence. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, you'll help embed Positive Behaviour Support strategies across the school, ensuring every child receives consistent, compassionate care. You'll also provide expert guidance and training to staff and families, empowering them to better understand and respond to the needs of the children in their care. Whether leading group sessions or offering one-to-one support, your work will be instrumental in helping our students thrive, both in school and beyond. Please see the link below for our full job description: Psychologist JD Hedgeway Oct 2025.docx Skills and Qualifications What we're looking for HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with a postgraduate qualification in Psychology Experience supporting young people with Autism and complex needs Background in educational, care, or clinical settings Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists Passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous learning Benefits and Additional Information What's on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us - Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources Refer a Friend - Earn £ 1,000! Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! ( Terms apply) How to apply? For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young
Overview and Responsibilities Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist - Aurora Beeches School Location: Cranborne, Dorset Salary: £49,649 - £67,891 Hours : 40 hours per week Contract: full time, permanent About us: Aurora Beeches School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, sitting in 16 acres of listed gardens and a wider 50 acre campus - it is a truly spectacular place to work. The staff pull together to achieve a common goal of empowering their young people through learning, they strive to exceed expectations wherever possible. At Aurora Beeches School, we believe in giving young people the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support students with a range of additional learning needs to create and meet their own goals. With an established MDT on site , including Psychology, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and dedicated therapy spaces, we offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working as well as to be part of an innovative service that values new ideas and strives to excel in clinical practice. The main purpose of the role: As a Clinical Psychologist , you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based psychological approaches to support their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development. Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and independent living, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will act as both a clinician and a mentor, supporting young people directly through tailored assessments and interventions, while also guiding non-clinical staff to respond to challenging behaviours and communication needs in ways that promote independence rather than reliance. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments using structured interviews and psychometric tools, designing, and delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions, and contributing to the development of staff training programmes. You'll also work closely with external professionals, supervise Assistant Psychologists, and have the opportunity to innovate and make a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment. This really is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, using your skills to help shape brighter, more independent futures for young people, and playing a key role in supporting their journey into adulthood. Please see the link below for our full job description: Psychologist Boveridge - Jan 2025.docx Skills and Qualifications Successful candidate qualities: Experience working with young people with autism and ages 11-16 Doctorate-level clinical qualification in Psychology. Registered and accredited with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote the dignity and individuality of young people by encouraging effective communication, making choices and reducing support needs. Develop positive professional relationships with young people, parents, families and colleagues. Promote attitudes that value young people with Special Educational Needs as individuals with a right to be treated with respect. Benefits and Additional Information What's on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us - Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Overview and Responsibilities Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist - Aurora Beeches School Location: Cranborne, Dorset Salary: £49,649 - £67,891 Hours : 40 hours per week Contract: full time, permanent About us: Aurora Beeches School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, sitting in 16 acres of listed gardens and a wider 50 acre campus - it is a truly spectacular place to work. The staff pull together to achieve a common goal of empowering their young people through learning, they strive to exceed expectations wherever possible. At Aurora Beeches School, we believe in giving young people the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support students with a range of additional learning needs to create and meet their own goals. With an established MDT on site , including Psychology, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and dedicated therapy spaces, we offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working as well as to be part of an innovative service that values new ideas and strives to excel in clinical practice. The main purpose of the role: As a Clinical Psychologist , you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based psychological approaches to support their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development. Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and independent living, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will act as both a clinician and a mentor, supporting young people directly through tailored assessments and interventions, while also guiding non-clinical staff to respond to challenging behaviours and communication needs in ways that promote independence rather than reliance. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments using structured interviews and psychometric tools, designing, and delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions, and contributing to the development of staff training programmes. You'll also work closely with external professionals, supervise Assistant Psychologists, and have the opportunity to innovate and make a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment. This really is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, using your skills to help shape brighter, more independent futures for young people, and playing a key role in supporting their journey into adulthood. Please see the link below for our full job description: Psychologist Boveridge - Jan 2025.docx Skills and Qualifications Successful candidate qualities: Experience working with young people with autism and ages 11-16 Doctorate-level clinical qualification in Psychology. Registered and accredited with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote the dignity and individuality of young people by encouraging effective communication, making choices and reducing support needs. Develop positive professional relationships with young people, parents, families and colleagues. Promote attitudes that value young people with Special Educational Needs as individuals with a right to be treated with respect. Benefits and Additional Information What's on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us - Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources
Forensic Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Havering Please note that this service does not have step free access. Work from home may be possible, as per prior to agreement. Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Please note, you may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements. About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities Include: Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice. Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Exercising clinical responsibility for residents psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions. Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident s diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community. Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs. Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We re looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You ll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you ll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Forensic Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Havering Please note that this service does not have step free access. Work from home may be possible, as per prior to agreement. Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Please note, you may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements. About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities Include: Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice. Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Exercising clinical responsibility for residents psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions. Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident s diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community. Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs. Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We re looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You ll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you ll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
We are seeking to recruit a full time Consultant for First Response Service across Mid Mersey and are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive colleague to provide dynamic leadership to the service and the Trust as a whole. This is a new full-time post based in Hollins Park Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with our Operational Manager, Clinical Service Manager and FRS Specialty doctor based in Clock View to provide leadership and clinical expertise to the First Response Service and ensure we deliver an excellent, responsive, and high-quality service. The post holder will also be supported, where appropriate, to develop a special interest in a clinical area, which meets the Trust objectives. The post holder will be responsible for the overall assessment, and management of patients presented to FRS in Mid Mersey by working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including clinical service manager, advanced clinical practitioner, clinical lead, Operational Managers (Band 8A), dual diagnosis practitioners, mental health practitioners, assistant practitioners, assistant clinical psychologist, clinical psychologist, social workers and support workers. You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team to deliver excellent care. Main duties of the job Urgent reviews for the patients and to chair management planning meetings involving families, community and social care services. Clinical/managerial supervisor responsibilities for the specialty doctor based in FRS in Clock View Hospital. For Medic Assessments within team there are appointments available within office hours. They are first triaged by the clinical leads. Registered practitioners can speak to the medic on site or by phone to discuss acceptance of service users. Urgent Assessments are facilitated by the medic directly and via secretary. If an MHAA is required, this should be discussed with the clinical lead. Every opportunity should be actioned to support contact with the service user. This includes telephone contacts, home visit, discussion with family or carers, prior to application to careline, in order to gain as much clinical or collateral information as possible. Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for FRS across Mid Mersey. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients referred to FRS as in outpatient and community assessment. Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews, and mental health act assessments, and attend multi-professional meetings. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out assessments. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities Clinical duties of post holder: Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for FRS across Mid Mersey. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients referred to FRS as in outpatient and community assessment. Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews, and mental health act assessments, and attend multi-professional meetings. To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings. To provide medical leadership to the FRS team. Liaise with families / carers. Liaise with aspects of the Criminal Justice System regarding patients. Liaise with other stakeholders and interested parties. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, crisis services, and primary care. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues, NMP and AP. To attend daily safety huddle and multidisciplinary team meetings. The Trust has a number of medical management roles and encourages medical staff to participate in these. Likewise, medical staff are encouraged to participate in the wider discussion forums within the Trust and join committees/working parties in other areas. Support is provided within job plans to undertake these roles. The post holder will be expected to participate in the Consultant on call rota covering all specialties apart from CAMHS and Forensic services in the Warrington, Halton, St Helens & Knowsley areas. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. CCT or CESR in General Adult or Old Age Psychiatry. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Academic Skills & Lifelong learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work in and lead team. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & on call supplement
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
We are seeking to recruit a full time Consultant for First Response Service across Mid Mersey and are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive colleague to provide dynamic leadership to the service and the Trust as a whole. This is a new full-time post based in Hollins Park Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with our Operational Manager, Clinical Service Manager and FRS Specialty doctor based in Clock View to provide leadership and clinical expertise to the First Response Service and ensure we deliver an excellent, responsive, and high-quality service. The post holder will also be supported, where appropriate, to develop a special interest in a clinical area, which meets the Trust objectives. The post holder will be responsible for the overall assessment, and management of patients presented to FRS in Mid Mersey by working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including clinical service manager, advanced clinical practitioner, clinical lead, Operational Managers (Band 8A), dual diagnosis practitioners, mental health practitioners, assistant practitioners, assistant clinical psychologist, clinical psychologist, social workers and support workers. You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team to deliver excellent care. Main duties of the job Urgent reviews for the patients and to chair management planning meetings involving families, community and social care services. Clinical/managerial supervisor responsibilities for the specialty doctor based in FRS in Clock View Hospital. For Medic Assessments within team there are appointments available within office hours. They are first triaged by the clinical leads. Registered practitioners can speak to the medic on site or by phone to discuss acceptance of service users. Urgent Assessments are facilitated by the medic directly and via secretary. If an MHAA is required, this should be discussed with the clinical lead. Every opportunity should be actioned to support contact with the service user. This includes telephone contacts, home visit, discussion with family or carers, prior to application to careline, in order to gain as much clinical or collateral information as possible. Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for FRS across Mid Mersey. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients referred to FRS as in outpatient and community assessment. Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews, and mental health act assessments, and attend multi-professional meetings. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out assessments. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities Clinical duties of post holder: Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for FRS across Mid Mersey. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients referred to FRS as in outpatient and community assessment. Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews, and mental health act assessments, and attend multi-professional meetings. To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings. To provide medical leadership to the FRS team. Liaise with families / carers. Liaise with aspects of the Criminal Justice System regarding patients. Liaise with other stakeholders and interested parties. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, crisis services, and primary care. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues, NMP and AP. To attend daily safety huddle and multidisciplinary team meetings. The Trust has a number of medical management roles and encourages medical staff to participate in these. Likewise, medical staff are encouraged to participate in the wider discussion forums within the Trust and join committees/working parties in other areas. Support is provided within job plans to undertake these roles. The post holder will be expected to participate in the Consultant on call rota covering all specialties apart from CAMHS and Forensic services in the Warrington, Halton, St Helens & Knowsley areas. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. CCT or CESR in General Adult or Old Age Psychiatry. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Academic Skills & Lifelong learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work in and lead team. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & on call supplement
