Senior Counselling Psychologists

Ministry of Justice; Staffordshire Moorlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the UK is seeking a Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologist to work in youth custody services. The role involves holding a caseload of children in custody, supervising trainee placements, and developing a professional service integrated into the HMPPS Psychology Service. Candidates must have HCPC and BPS registrations, with experience in working with adolescents being desirable.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist is mandatory.
• Chartered with the BPS and eligible for supervision.
• Experience working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in custody.
• Coordinate trainee placements at the site.
• Develop services and integrate with HMPPS Psychology.

Skills

HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist

Supervision eligibility

Experience with adolescents

Job description

Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologist

Youth Custody Service are currently recruiting for public sector Under 18 Youth Custody Sites: HMYOIs; Werrington and Wetherby. 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‑coordinate, manage and supervise Trainee Counselling Psychologist placements at the site and potentially others.
• Develop a professional service and network across YCS and be integrated into the wider HMPPS Psychology Service.

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.