Clinical Pyschologist

Timeout Homes; Ripponden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision and CPD

Training in Dyadic Developmental Psych

Multidisciplinary team

Child-centred setting

Job summary

Timeout Homes in Ripponden, West Yorkshire, seeks a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist to join its therapeutic team supporting children in residential care and at the specialist SEMH school. The role spans assessments, interventions and staff training in a trauma-informed, multidisciplinary setting.

You will work within a holistic service that integrates residential care, education and clinical input, aiming to support recovery, relational repair and emotional development for vulnerable

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)
• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma and SEMH needs
• Collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory and systemic thinking; familiarity with DDP/CAT/EMDR/ACT desirable

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and formulations
• Deliver individual, group, and systemic interventions
• Support staff teams through consultation, reflective practice and training
• Work with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessment and outcome monitoring
• Engage families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Attachment theory

Systemic thinking

Clinical assessment skills

Education

HCPC registration as Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Clinical Psychologist – Residential Care & Specialist SEMH School

Location: Ripponden, West Yorkshire
Salary: Band 7/8a equivalent- depending on experience, pro rata
Hours: Full-time / Part-time considered
Contract: Permanent

“Help children heal, connect, and thrive.”

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care and attending our specialist SEMH school.

Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education, and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
• Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
• Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
• Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
• Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to train in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), with supervision from accredited practitioners
• A supportive clinical team with regular supervision and CPD
• The chance to influence whole-system thinking in a truly child-centred setting
• Access to a broad, multidisciplinary team including SLTs, OTs, and art therapists
• A working culture that values reflective practice, curiosity, and relational safety

What We’re Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)
• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs
• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable

Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who have experienced significant adversity and to grow your expertise in a setting that values connection, compassion, and clinical excellence.

We welcome applications from psychologists at all stages of their careers who share our belief that every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.