Practitioner Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; 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 team across multiple schools. This role focuses on delivering tailored assessment and intervention plans for children and young people, emphasizing a holistic and therapeutic approach. With a commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people, this position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and impact in the community.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Wellbeing support services and health checks

Work 80% of hours for 100% pay (subject to probation)

Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave)

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience with complex trauma and mental health needs.
• Preferred leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Decision-making

Workload management

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Psychology

Registered with the HCPC

Leadership and management qualifications

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).

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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 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 experienced Practitioner Psychologist to work in a key role for our service. This wide and varied role is ideal for those seeking a new challenge where you can truly impact the service and drive change.

About the role:

We are expanding our clinical service during a time of growth. The Practitioner Psychologist will work collaboratively to deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils, supporting the expansion of clinical provision with a holistic, therapeutic approach.

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

Our Clinical Team supports a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding, where pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them.

Our goal is excellence in supporting pupils, making us a leading UK service provider. We seek a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to empower vulnerable young people to build bright futures.

Location:

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

About Outcomes First Group:

We are an independent provider of high-quality special needs education, committed to positive outcomes across England, Scotland, and Wales. In 2024, we are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More info at: 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 the HCPC.
• Additional leadership and management qualifications and experience are preferred.

Additional Information:

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details. For inquiries, contact: [emailprotected]

What’s in it for you?

Join an ambitious, supportive service with a dedicated team. You’ll have resources and autonomy to implement your strategic vision, making a real difference in the lives of the people we support.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued. We provide opportunities for career development and progression, along with a range of benefits including:

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

Additional benefits through Vista include health and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover.

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.