Practitioner Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; 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 Team. This role involves delivering tailored assessment and intervention plans for pupils, contributing to staff training, and supporting clinical expansion. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in Psychology and experience working with children with disabilities. Join a supportive environment committed to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contribution options

Wellbeing support services and health checks

Work 80% of hours for 100% of pay

Family Growth Support

Flexible benefits via Vista platform

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience with complex trauma and mental health needs.
• Registered with HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Manage a caseload alongside other clinicians.
• Participate in staff training and reflective practice.

Skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Decision-making skills

Workload management

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate)

Registered with 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 completion of your final probation period. 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 deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils, contribute to staff training, and support clinical expansion, making a real difference with a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will manage a caseload alongside other clinicians, with support from our Clinical Team, and participate in staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. This role requires resilience, enthusiasm, a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management.

Our Clinical Team fosters a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding, listening to pupils, and involving them in decisions affecting their lives. We aim for excellence in supporting our pupils to flourish, aligning with our vision to empower vulnerable young people across the UK.

Location

Options include Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is an independent provider of high-quality special needs education, serving communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. 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/

Qualifications and Experience

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

Benefits and Perks

Join a driven, supportive service with resources to implement your strategic vision. Make a positive impact and enjoy autonomy in your role.

Our benefits include:

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

Flexible benefits via Vista platform, including health, insurance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and social media screening. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if high volumes of applications are received.