Counselling Psychologist — Youth Custody & Trainee Placements

Ministry of Justice; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization in the UK is seeking a Counselling Psychologist to manage Trainee placements and provide clinical supervision for children in custody. Applicants must hold HCPC registration and have experience in clinical supervision, with a focus on adolescents. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements subject to business needs. Candidates will collaborate with universities and maintain professional registrations while participating in safeguarding and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration and eligibility as a supervisor required.
• Experience with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.
• Clinical supervision experience and relevant training is mandatory.
• Two years post-registration experience is typically required.
• Fluency in English with documented experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise Trainee Counselling Psychologist placements.
• Contribute to safeguarding and clinical governance for children in custody.
• Collaborate on pre-employment checks and participate in interviews.
• Maintain professional registrations and licensure requirements.

Skills

HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist

Experience with adolescents involved in offending

Registration as a Counselling Psychotherapist

Experience in providing clinical supervision

Communication and influencing skills

Education

Chartered with the British Psychological Society

Completed training in effective models of treatment

Job description

A leading government organization in the UK is seeking a Counselling Psychologist to manage Trainee placements and provide clinical supervision for children in custody. Applicants must hold HCPC registration and have experience in clinical supervision, with a focus on adolescents. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements subject to business needs. Candidates will collaborate with universities and maintain professional registrations while participating in safeguarding and decision-making processes.