Practitioner Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Reading; 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 expanding clinical team. This role involves delivering assessment and intervention plans for children and young people with complex needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a supportive environment, contributing to the development of a holistic approach to care.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Access to mental health support and health checks

Family Growth Support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Additional experience in leadership and management preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Therapeutic approach

Decision-making skills

Resilience

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology

Postgraduate qualifications at Masters and/or Doctorate level

Job description

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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 completing your 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 excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time of growth for the service. We currently have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will be responsible for holding a caseload alongside other clinicians, with the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team. You will also contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. This challenging and rewarding role suits a resilient and enthusiastic individual with a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage their workload.

Our well-established Clinical Team supports a nurturing environment where pupils can flourish, always prioritizing their needs. All settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them where possible.

We strive for excellence in supporting our pupils, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. We seek a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision: to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and independent.

Location:

Options Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is an independent provider of high-quality special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities across England, Scotland, and Wales, renowned for quality and positive outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

More information at: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Minimum Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (including postgraduate qualifications at Masters and/or Doctorate level).
• 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 experience and preferably qualifications in leadership and management.

For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To discuss this role further, please contact: [email protected]

What’s in it for you?

You will work with an ambitious and driven service supported by an exceptional team. This role is key to the development of the service, offering autonomy to implement your strategic vision. You will have resources and time to make a real impact, enriching the lives of the adults we support.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where your voice is valued. We provide a range of benefits to support your work and personal life, with opportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits and Rewards:

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

Additional benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and social media checks.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.