Practitioner Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provider of special needs education is seeking an experienced Practitioner Psychologist to join their expanding clinical service. This role focuses on delivering tailored assessment and intervention plans for young people, contributing to staff training, and fostering a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and a commitment to employee wellbeing through innovative work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Mental and physical health support

80% contractual hours for 100% pay (subject to probation)

Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility support)

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities/autism.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Leadership and management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.
• Support a nurturing environment for pupils.

Skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Decision-making

Workload management

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters/Doctorate)

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there's never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG

Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist

Location: Regional Role working across Barton School, Bradford Beacon School & Armley Grange School.

Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £2,500 after one month and another of £2,500 after probation; T&Cs apply)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

We are looking for an outstanding and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to work in a key role for our service. This is a wide and varied role, ideal for those seeking a new challenge where you can truly impact service development and drive change.

About the role:

We are expanding our clinical service during a period of growth. This opportunity involves delivering bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils, contributing to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. The role requires resilience, enthusiasm, a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management.

Our Clinical Team supports a nurturing environment where pupils can flourish, with a strong safeguarding culture. Our aim is to build futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK.

Location options:

• Barton School
• Bradford Beacon School
• Armley Grange School

About Outcomes First Group:

An independent provider of high-quality special needs education, with a reputation for positive outcomes. Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year. Divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More info at https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Qualifications and experience:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters/Doctorate)
• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities/autism and additional needs
• Registered with HCPC
• Leadership and management experience/qualifications (preferred)

Benefits:

Join a driven, supportive team with resources to implement your vision. Enjoy a friendly, inclusive environment with career development opportunities. Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Mental and physical health support
• *80% contractual hours for 100% pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility support)

Additional flexible benefits via Vista platform include health and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, electric car schemes, and critical illness cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if high volumes of applications are received.