Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in special needs education is seeking an experienced Practitioner Psychologist to join their clinical team. This role focuses on delivering assessment and intervention plans for vulnerable young people, contributing to staff training, and managing a caseload. The position offers a supportive environment, with a commitment to safeguarding and empowering young people.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

80% of contractual hours for 100% pay

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate).
• Experience with children/young people with intellectual disabilities or autism.
• Registered with HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and manage own caseload.
• Support a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention planning

Leadership

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Psychology

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 upon probation completion). 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 experienced Practitioner Psychologist to join our clinical team. This role involves delivering assessment and intervention plans for pupils, contributing to staff training, and managing your own caseload with support from the clinical team. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact through a holistic, therapeutic approach.

Our clinical team supports a nurturing environment, prioritizing safeguarding and involving pupils in decisions affecting them. We aim to build futures by empowering vulnerable young people.

Location options include Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, and Armley Grange School.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is an independent provider of special needs education, committed to high-quality services and positive outcomes. Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years, our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More info at: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Benefits:

Join a driven, supportive service with resources to implement your strategic vision. We offer a friendly, inclusive environment, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support services
• 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support (maternity, paternity, fertility support)

Flexible benefits via Vista platform include health and insurance benefits, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, and critical illness cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and social media screening. We may close the vacancy early if enough applications are received.