Practitioner Psychologist

Outcomes First Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable young people. As a Practitioner Psychologist, you'll play a crucial role in developing a clinical service that embraces neurodiversity and intersectionality. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a supportive team, delivering tailored assessments and interventions. With a focus on wellbeing and a commitment to professional growth, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Be part of a transformative journey, shaping the future for those you support while enjoying a balanced work-life with a pioneering 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Family Growth Support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and reflective practice.

Skills

Therapeutic approach

Decision-making skills

Data management

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral level degree in Psychology

Registered with the HCPC

Tools

Data analysis software

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 the 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 based at Reddish Hall School – Stockport SK5 6UY

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

We’re looking for a Practitioner Psychologist. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the developing clinical service and to work closely with the Lead Clinician to develop the clinical provision in line with neurodiversity and intersectionality affirming therapeutic support.

This is a varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving transformational 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. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage their own workload.

Our well-established Clinical Team support a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: Reddish Hall School - Stockport

Reddish Hall School

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality education and special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

• Doctoral level degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational)
• Registered with the HCPC and own professional body.
• Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g., complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern).
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners.
• Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.
• Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults.
• Experience of lecturing/teaching/training.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
• Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development, and project work.

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. This role will be key to the development of the service, working closely with the Lead Clinician. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected, and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination, and most importantly, we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

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