Counselling Psychologist - East Midlands in Newcastle)

bMindful Psychology; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A child mental health service is seeking an experienced Counselling Psychologist to deliver psychological assessments and therapeutic support to vulnerable children and young people in the East Midlands. The role involves collaboration with foster carers and professionals to improve emotional wellbeing. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children and young people, especially those in care.
• Knowledgeable about trauma-informed approaches and attachment theory.
• Skilled in delivering interventions for complex emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions to children and young people.
• Deliver tailored therapeutic support.
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams and foster carers.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Communication

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Overview

bMindful Psychology are currently recruiting a Counselling Psychologist support our clients in the East Midlands region. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team, providing vital psychological support to children and young people

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions to children and young people in care or at risk of entering care.
• Deliver therapeutic support tailored to individual needs.
• Offer consultation and guidance to foster carers, residential staff, and professionals on managing challenging behaviours and promoting emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans that support psychological resilience and recovery.
• Contribute to training and workshops for professionals to enhance understanding of trauma, attachment, and mental health.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for care planning and statutory requirements.
• A full Job Description can be obtained upon request.

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate professional body as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experienced in working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma or are in care.
• Knowledgeable about trauma-informed approaches, attachment theory, and child development.
• Skilled in delivering therapeutic interventions for complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• An effective communicator who can build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

What We Offer

We are often asked “What makes bMindful Psychology a great place to work?” And the truth is, there’s lots of reasons why people choose to work for us. We offer lots of different career opportunities so that you can use your skills to make a difference to the lives of children and young people living with challenging behaviour needs.

We offer great rewards and benefits, extensive learning and development opportunities, and health and wellbeing support, so whilst you’re busy caring for our children and young people, you can be assured that we’re caring for you.

• Competitive salaries
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through a combination of face-to-face training, online courses, on-the-job training, and continuous supervision and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Modern head office located close to Manchester Airport with fantastic transport links
• Access to an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives
• Employee referral scheme
• Paid for DBS
• Travel expenses paid

About Us

bMindful Psychology is an award-winning mental health service provider, committed to delivering high-quality psychological support to marginalised children and young people who have experienced developmental and relational trauma. We are passionate about supporting the teams around the child to ensure positive outcomes through consultation, implementation of tailored care plans, and training. At bMindful Psychology, our vision is to offer a comprehensive range of services to support professionals, who in turn can support children and young people to reach their potential and have rich and meaningful lives.

bMindful Psychology has a broad range of services with a strong ethos of multidisciplinary and a hard-working team approach to provide those using our services with the best possible advice and support. This means significantly improving or supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all children and young people who use our service by means of clinical excellence so that they can reach their full potential.

How to Apply

Our greatest asset is our team. We are a warm, welcoming team of individuals with a shared vision for exceptional services that support children and young people's wellbeing - it’s what makes us trusted as a leading and specialist psychological provider.

We recognise the importance of everyone who works at bMindful Psychology, as their commitment and passion are the driving force behind our success.

Do you also have the skills and passion to join our organisation. If so, we would love to hear for you.

Please apply using the link below and attach your most recent CV.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel supported and respected

If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to Recruitment in advance.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to complete a compliance application form, undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) full references will be taken and employment gaps will be explored.