Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Practitioner Psychologist, contributing to the wellbeing of children with special needs. This role offers the chance to deliver impactful assessments and interventions while working within a supportive team environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, a comprehensive rewards package, and the opportunity to work a 4-day week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Wellbeing support services and health checks

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility treatment support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate level preferred).
• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities.
• Registered with the HCPC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Understanding of complex trauma

Mental health needs

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate preferred)

Registered with the HCPC

Leadership and management qualifications

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 completing 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 license and access to own vehicle

We are looking for an experienced Practitioner Psychologist to work in a key role for our service. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by delivering assessment and intervention plans for our pupils, contributing to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice.

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

Location:

Options Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is an independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales. We are proud to be 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 or Doctorate level preferred)
• 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 leadership and management qualifications are advantageous

What’s in it for you?

You will join a driven service supported by an exceptional team, with resources to implement your vision. The role offers autonomy and the opportunity to make a real difference.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued. Benefits include career development opportunities, health and wellbeing support, and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits and Rewards:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• *Work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support: enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility treatment support

Additional benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include health and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, and critical illness cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and social media screening.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.