Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in special needs education seeks an experienced Practitioner Psychologist to enhance their clinical service. This role involves delivering tailored assessments and interventions for children with complex needs, contributing to a supportive team environment. The position offers a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Wellbeing support services and health checks

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Paid fertility support

Flexible benefits through Vista platform

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Decision-making

Workload management

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters and/or Doctorate)

Registered with the HCPC

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 final 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 outstanding and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to work in a key role for our service. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving change.

About the role:

We are expanding our clinical service during a time of growth. The Practitioner Psychologist will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team expanding their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach.

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, a therapeutic approach, 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, being the leading service provider in the UK. We seek a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to empower vulnerable young people and help them build bright futures.

Location:

Options Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School

About Outcomes First Group:

We are an independent provider of high-quality special needs education, serving communities across England, Scotland, and Wales, with a reputation for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More info at: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters and/or Doctorate)
• 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 and experience (desirable)

Additional information:

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details. For discussions, contact: [email protected]

What’s in it for you?

Work with an ambitious, driven service supported by a talented team. You will have resources and time to implement your strategic vision, making a real difference and driving service development. Enjoy a friendly, inclusive environment where your skills are valued, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits and Rewards:

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

Flexible benefits through Vista platform include health, insurance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, and Critical Illness Cover.

All roles are subject to safeguarding checks, including DBS and social media screening. We may close the vacancy early if we receive many applications.