Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in special needs education is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join their clinical service. The role involves delivering assessments and interventions for pupils, contributing to staff training, and managing a caseload within a supportive team. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on vulnerable young people across the UK, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Mental health and physical wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Knowledge of complex trauma and mental health needs.
• Leadership and management qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and manage own caseload.
• Foster a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention planning

Team collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate)

Registered with 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 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

We are seeking an experienced Practitioner Psychologist to join our expanding clinical service. This role involves delivering assessment and intervention plans for pupils, contributing to staff training, and managing your own caseload within a supportive clinical team. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact through a holistic, therapeutic approach.

Our clinical team fosters a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding and pupil involvement in decision-making. We aim to build futures by empowering vulnerable young people across the UK.

Location Options:

Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is a provider of high-quality special needs education with a strong reputation for positive outcomes. We are proud to be 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/

Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate)
• Experience with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, including complex trauma, mental health needs, and behaviors of concern
• Registered with HCPC
• Additional leadership and management qualifications and experience (desirable)

Benefits:

Join a driven and supportive team with opportunities for strategic development and career progression. We value wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Mental health and physical wellbeing support (