Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading provider of special needs education is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join their expanding clinical service. This role involves delivering assessments and intervention plans for pupils while contributing to staff training in a supportive environment. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a £5,000 welcome bonus.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate).
• Experience with children with intellectual disabilities/autism.
• Registered with HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training.
• Manage own caseload within a supportive clinical team.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention planning

Leadership

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Psychology

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.

Our clinical environment is nurturing, with a strong safeguarding culture, prioritizing the wellbeing and involvement of pupils in decisions affecting them. We aim to build futures by empowering vulnerable young people across the UK.

Location Options:

• Barton School
• Bradford Beacon School
• Armley Grange School

About Outcomes First Group:

We are a provider of high-quality special needs education, committed to positive outcomes and recognized as a 'Great Place to Work'. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more, visit our website.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate)
• Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities/autism and additional needs
• Registered with HCPC
• Leadership and management experience/qualifications (desirable)

Benefits include:

• Supportive team environment
• Autonomy and strategic development opportunities
• Inclusive, respectful workplace culture
• Comprehensive benefits package including Life Assurance, Pension, Wellbeing support, Flexible Benefits, and more
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding procedures. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.