Practitioner Psychologist

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

Job summary

Join a leading UK service provider as a Practitioner Psychologist, working across multiple schools to deliver tailored assessments and interventions. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people. Enjoy a supportive environment with career development opportunities and a commitment to work/life balance through a 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Wellbeing support services and health checks

Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility support)

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate).
• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessments and interventions for pupils.
• Manage a caseload alongside other clinicians.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.

Skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Decision-making skills

Workload management

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Psychology

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 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 your 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 is a varied role for those seeking a new challenge where you can impact service development and change.

About the role:

We are expanding our clinical service and have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Team. You will deliver bespoke assessments and interventions for our pupils, supporting the expansion of clinical provision and implementing 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. This role requires resilience, enthusiasm, a therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management.

Our Clinical Team fosters 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 of empowering vulnerable young people to build bright futures.

Location options:

Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, Armley Grange School

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group provides high-quality special needs education and is a vital part of communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years.

Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More info at: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate)
• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and additional needs (e.g., trauma, mental health, challenging behaviors)
• Registered with HCPC
• Additional leadership and management qualifications/experience preferred

Additional info:

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

What’s in it for you?

You will work with an ambitious, driven team, with resources to implement your strategic vision. This role offers autonomy and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of the adults we support.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. We provide career development opportunities and a range of benefits to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Benefits and Rewards:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• *Work 80% of hours for 100% of pay during the 4DWW trial (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility support)

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can select benefits such as health and insurance options, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, 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 high volumes of applications are received.