Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading UK service provider is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join their expanding clinical team. This role involves delivering assessment and intervention plans for pupils with additional needs, contributing to service development, and working collaboratively in a supportive environment. With a focus on wellbeing and a commitment to safeguarding, the position offers a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and various benefits to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Wellbeing support services

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

Family Growth Support (maternity, paternity, fertility support)

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with intellectual disabilities/autism and additional needs.
• Professional qualification in Psychology required.
• Registered with HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Manage a caseload alongside other clinicians.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Decision-making ability

Workload management skills

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate)

Registered with HCPC

Leadership and management experience/qualifications preferred

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).

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 experienced Practitioner Psychologist to work in a key role for our service. This is a varied role ideal for those seeking a new challenge where you can make a significant impact on service development and change.

About the role:

We are expanding our clinical service during a growth phase. The Practitioner Psychologist will work collaboratively to deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils. You will join an expanding clinical team, making a real difference through holistic, therapeutic approaches.

You will manage a caseload alongside other clinicians, with support from our Clinical Team, and contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. The role requires resilience, enthusiasm, therapeutic skills, decision-making ability, and workload management skills.

Our Clinical Team supports a nurturing environment where pupils can flourish, with a strong safeguarding culture. Our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them whenever possible.

We aim for excellence in supporting our pupils and are a leading UK service provider. We seek a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision of empowering vulnerable young people to build bright futures.

Location options:

• Barton School
• Bradford Beacon School
• Armley Grange School

About Outcomes First Group:

An independent provider of high-quality special needs education, supporting communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. 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/autism and additional needs
• Registered with HCPC
• Leadership and management experience/qualifications preferred

Benefits:

Join a driven service supported by a skilled team. You will have resources and autonomy to develop the service. We value our staff and offer benefits including:

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

Additional benefits via Vista platform include health and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car scheme, 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 filled.