Forensic Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider is seeking an experienced Forensic Psychologist to join their team. This home-based role involves nationwide travel to deliver psychological assessments and collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams, contributing positively to care pathways for individuals with complex needs. Benefits include competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance worth twice your annual salary

Company pension scheme

Extensive training & CPD opportunities

Employee discounts at over 150 major retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition and long-service awards

Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counselling

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a forensic setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Monitor outcomes for service improvement.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

Degree in Psychology recognized by the BPS

HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Chartered Psychologist

Job description

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Experienced Practitioner - Forensic Psychologist - Adult Learning Disabilities

Home-Based with Nationwide Travel

*Must be a forensic psychologist*

Compass Associates are proud to partner with a leading adult social care provider supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Complex Needs, and Mental Health conditions. With a broad network of Residential and Supported Living services across England and Wales, our client is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Forensic Psychologist to join this dynamic and expanding team. This is an exciting time to join the business as you have opportunity to play a key role in shaping both the MDT and development of care pathways, directly contributing to sustainable, positive outcomes for individuals with complex needs. This is a home-based role with national travel to various services.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions within residential and supported living services.

- Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.

- Provide clinical supervision and support to colleagues when required.

- Monitor outcomes and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Requirements

- Degree in Psychology recognised by the BPS

- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

- Chartered Psychologist

- Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a forensic setting

- Full UK driving licence and access to a car

- £6,000 annual car allowance

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy 2 additional days

- Life assurance worth twice your annual salary

- Company pension scheme

- Extensive training & CPD opportunities

- Access to Wagestream – draw up to 40% of your pay in advance

- Employee discounts at over 150 major retailers

- Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling and legal support

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Recognition and long-service awards

- A supportive and inclusive work environment

Interview Process

This will be a 3-stage interview process which will include an informal phone call, formal Teams interview and informal site visit.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Jenny Marr directly on 0161 672 3174. Alternatively email an updated CV to [emailprotected]

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation/rebate.

Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.