Forensic Psychologist

Capstone Foster Care; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the UK is seeking a Forensic Psychologist to join their Multi-disciplinary Assessment, Treatment, and Therapy Service. This role involves supporting children and young people in foster care, providing assessments, consultations, and interventions. The position is self-employed, allowing flexibility while working closely with foster carers and professionals in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in forensic psychology and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Forensic Psychologist with experience in children and young people.
• Capacity to support foster carers and professional networks.
• Ability to undertake assessments and direct interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and consultation for children in foster care.
• Support foster carers and the professional network.
• Undertake specialist assessments of children and young people.

Job description

Location

Stoke on Trent

Salary

Hourly rate plus mileage

Contract type

Self Employed Contract

Position Overview

Capstone Foster Care have developed a Multi-disciplinary Assessment, Treatment and Therapy Service (MATTS) which provides assessment, consultation and treatment to children and young people looked after in their fostering services. We are currently looking for a Forensic Psychologist with some capacity in their existing client portfolios. Team members are self employed and are commissioned to undertake specific pieces of assessment and intervention. Work will include undertaking clinical support to the foster carers and to the professional network, as well as undertaking specialist assessment of the child or young person and offering direct intervention. This is a unique, multidisciplinary service working in an adaptive and responsive way, to support children and young people within their foster family.

Safeguarding Commitment

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is enshrined within Capstone Foster Care’s policy and practice. We expect our employees to share this commitment with us.

EEO Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and value individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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