Practitioner Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in special needs education is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join their expanding clinical service. The role involves delivering assessment and intervention plans, contributing to staff training, and ensuring the wellbeing of pupils. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Access to mental health support and physical health checks

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Additional experience and qualifications in leadership and management are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice.

Skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Decision-making skills

Workload management

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters and/or Doctorate level)

Registered with the HCPC

Job description

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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).

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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. The Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after one month of employment and a further £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. 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 looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving change.

About the role:

We are expanding our clinical service during a time of growth. The Practitioner Psychologist will work collaboratively to deliver assessment and intervention plans for our 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, always prioritizing their wellbeing. All settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them.

We aim for excellence in supporting our pupils and are the leading service provider in the UK. We seek a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision 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:

We provide high-quality special needs education and are a vital part of communities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We are proud to be certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Qualifications and experience:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters and/or Doctorate level).
• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, including complex trauma, mental health needs, and behaviors of concern.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Additional experience and qualifications in leadership and management are desirable.

Additional information:

For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To discuss the role further, contact: [email protected]

What’s in it for you?

You will work with an ambitious, driven service supported by an exceptional team. You will have resources and time to implement your strategic vision, making a real difference and driving service development. This role offers autonomy and the chance to enrich lives.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued. We provide career development opportunities and a range of benefits to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Benefits and rewards:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks (