12152 - Senior Counselling Psychologists – Psychology Services – Youth Custody Service

Ministry of Justice; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologists for positions within Youth Custody Sites. The role involves holding a caseload of children in custody and supervising Trainee Counselling Psychologists. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and be chartered with the BPS, with experience working with adolescents in the justice system being desirable. This is a chance to develop a professional service and integrate into the wider psychological support network.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is essential as a Counselling Psychologist.
• Chartered with the BPS and able to supervise.
• Experience working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children in custody.
• Co-ordinate and supervise Trainee Counselling Psychologist placements.

Skills

HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist

Experience of working with adolescents

Education

Chartered with the BPS with eligibility as a supervisor

Job description

Overview

Youth Custody Service are currently recruiting Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologists for public sector Under 18 Youth Custody Sites: HMYOIs; Werrington and Wetherby and potentially other sites across YCS depending on post and funding availability.

As such, anyone with the appropriate qualifications and interested in working as a Counselling Psychologist within YCS is encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children in custody.
• Establish agreements with Universities and appoint, co-ordinating, managing and supervising Trainee Counselling Psychologist placements at their respective site and potentially others.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist.
• Chartered with the BPS with eligibility as a supervisor.
• Experience of working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.

Integration

Once in post, successful applicants will develop a professional service and network across YCS but also be integrated into the wider HMPPS Psychology Service.