Practitioner Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in special needs education is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join their clinical team. This role involves delivering assessments, managing caseloads, and providing therapeutic support to vulnerable young people. The position offers a competitive salary, a welcoming environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Mental health and physical wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience with complex trauma, mental health issues, or challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and manage your own caseload.
• Provide holistic therapeutic support and participate in training.

Skills

Therapeutic approach

Decision-making ability

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate level)

Registered with the HCPC

Additional 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 licence and access to own vehicle

We are seeking 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 within a supportive environment. The position offers the chance to make a significant impact on our service and the young people we support.

About the role:

As part of our expanding clinical service, you will work collaboratively with a well-established team to provide holistic therapeutic support, participate in training and consultation, and help shape our clinical offerings. The role suits resilient, enthusiastic individuals with a therapeutic approach and decision-making ability.

Our Clinical Team fosters a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding and pupil involvement in decision-making. Our goal is to build futures by empowering vulnerable young people across the UK.

Location options:

Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School

Company overview:

Outcomes First Group is 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. For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Qualifications and experience:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate level)
• Experience working with children/young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, including complex trauma, mental health issues, or challenging behaviors
• Registered with the HCPC
• Additional leadership and management qualifications preferred

Benefits and rewards:

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for career development. Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Mental health and physical wellbeing support (