Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading UK service provider is seeking an outstanding Practitioner Psychologist to join their expanding clinical team. The role involves delivering assessment and intervention plans for pupils, managing a caseload, and contributing to staff training. With a focus on a holistic, therapeutic approach, this position offers a chance to impact service development and support vulnerable young people.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Wellbeing support services and health checks

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

Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience with complex trauma, mental health needs, and behaviors of concern.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Decision-making skills

Workload management

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate level)

Registered with HCPC

Additional 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).

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

About the role:

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

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

Our Clinical Team supports a nurturing environment where pupils can flourish, with a strong safeguarding culture. Our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them whenever possible.

We aim for excellence in supporting our pupils, making us a leading UK service provider. We seek a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to empower vulnerable young people and build their futures.

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, supporting local communities across the UK with a reputation for positive outcomes. In 2024, we are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year. 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 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 HCPC
• Additional leadership and management qualifications and experience preferred

Further Information:

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For discussions, contact: [email protected]

Benefits:

Join an ambitious, supportive service with a talented team. You'll have resources and time to implement your vision and make a difference. We offer a friendly, inclusive environment with opportunities for career development.

Our benefits include:

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

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as health and insurance options, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. All applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and social media screening. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if needed.