Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in special needs education is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join their expanding clinical service. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people through tailored assessment and intervention strategies, within a supportive team environment. The position includes a competitive salary with additional benefits, promoting a healthy work-life balance through a 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Wellbeing support services and health checks

80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay

Family Growth Support

Flexible Benefits Platform

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 bespoke 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

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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Practitioner Psychologist, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Outcomes First Group

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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4

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

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 upon completion of your final probation period. 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 expanding our clinical service during a time of growth. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that is expanding its clinical provision, making a real difference 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 where pupils can flourish, always prioritizing their safety and involvement in decisions affecting them. We strive for excellence in supporting vulnerable young people, aiming to empower them to be happy and independent.

Location options include Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, and Armley Grange School.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is an independent provider of high-quality special needs education, serving communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. We are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years in 2024. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Qualifications and experience required:

• 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)

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

What’s in it for you?

You will join an ambitious, driven service supported by a talented team. The role offers autonomy, resources, and strategic influence in service development. You will have opportunities to make a positive impact and develop your career.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued, respected, and supported through various benefits, including:

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

Additional benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform include health, insurance, 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. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if high volumes of applications are received.