Practitioner Psychologist

Acorn Care and Education; Kirkby Lonsdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care and education provider in Kirkby Lonsdale seeks a Practitioner Psychologist to support clinical services and promote neurodiversity. The role focuses on delivering assessments, making significant impacts on service development, and working collaboratively with a skilled team. Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree in psychology and have experience with vulnerable populations. A commitment to enhancing life quality for youth is essential.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the HCPC and professional body.
• Experience with intellectual disabilities and complex trauma.
• Post-qualification experience with adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and interventions for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.
• Manage a caseload alongside other clinicians.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Interpersonal Skills

Data Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

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: Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £70,000 (pro rata, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £1,500 after one month and another of £1,500 upon completing your probation). T&C's apply.

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only (full-time or part-time considered; please get in touch for options).

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

We’re looking for a Practitioner Psychologist. This role offers a chance to support and develop our clinical services, working closely with the Lead Clinician to promote neurodiversity and intersectionality-affirming therapeutic support.

This varied role is ideal for those seeking a new challenge where they can make a real impact on service development and transformational change.

About the role

As we expand our clinical service, we have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Team. You will work collaboratively to deliver assessments and interventions for our pupils, contributing to the growth of our clinical provision and making a difference through a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will manage a caseload alongside other clinicians, supported by our experienced Clinical Team, and contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. This role requires resilience, enthusiasm, a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management.

We strive for excellence in supporting our pupils, aiming to empower vulnerable young people to be happy and independent.

Location

Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale

Essential Criteria

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational)
• Registered with the HCPC and your professional body
• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, including complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviors of concern
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners
• Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Continuing professional development relevant to the setting
• Post-qualification experience with adults
• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
• Skills in data management for service development and projects

For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To discuss this role further, contact: [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

Join an ambitious, driven service supported by a talented team. You will be vital to our service’s development, working closely with the Lead Clinician to make a positive impact and enrich lives.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• Work 80% of your hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility support)
• Flexible Benefits Platform (health, insurance, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car purchase, critical illness cover)