Practitioner Psychologist

Outcomes First Group; Widnes; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join their expanding clinical team at Underley Gardens School. The role involves delivering assessments and interventions while collaborating closely with clinical staff. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in psychology and experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. This role offers competitive pay, a welcome bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working options.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Family support

Health and insurance benefits

Discounts through Vista

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational) required.
• HCPC registration and professional body membership.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Manage a caseload and contribute to staff training.
• Participate in reflective practice.

Skills

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Data management

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational)

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: Underley Gardens School – Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £70,000 (pro rata, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £1,500 after one month and another £1,500 upon completing your final probation. T&C's apply)

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only (full-time or part-time options available; please get in touch)

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support the clinical service, working closely with the Lead Clinician to develop neurodiversity and intersectionality affirming therapeutic support.

We value career development and offer a £2000 training allowance post-probation for role-specific training.

About the role

Join our expanding clinical team to deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils, making a real difference through a holistic, therapeutic approach. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, contributing to staff training, and participating in reflective practice.

Our Clinical Team fosters a nurturing environment, prioritizing safeguarding and involving pupils in decisions affecting them.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of education and special needs services across the UK, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years. Visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational)
• HCPC registration and own professional body membership
• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• Ability to work collaboratively and resolve conflicts sensitively
• Relevant CPD evidence
• Post-qualification experience with adults
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• Data management skills for service development and projects

Benefits

Enjoy a comprehensive package including Life Assurance, Pension, Wellbeing support, and flexible working options such as 80% hours for 100% pay (subject to probation). Additional benefits include family support, health and insurance benefits, and discounts through Vista.

All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Vacancy ID 285135

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Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks in line with statutory requirements.