Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

Join a leading company in special needs education as a Practitioner Psychologist. In this role, you'll assess and implement intervention plans for pupils, contributing to a nurturing environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, a supportive culture, and a unique 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

80% of hours for 100% of pay

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.
• Manage caseload with support from Clinical Team.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention planning

Collaboration

Education

Masters/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 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

About the Role

We are expanding our clinical service and looking for an experienced Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Team. You will work collaboratively to deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils, contributing to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. The role involves managing your caseload with support from our Clinical Team, making decisions, and managing your workload.

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 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' 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/Doctorate)
• Experience working with children and young people with disabilities or autism and additional needs
• Registered with HCPC
• Leadership and management experience/qualifications (desirable)

Benefits

Supportive environment, career development, and a range of benefits including:

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

Additional benefits through Vista platform, including health, insurance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, Critical Illness Cover.

All roles are subject to DBS checks, safeguarding procedures, and social media checks. We may close the vacancy early if many suitable applications are received.