Practitioner Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; 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 clinical service. This role involves delivering assessments and interventions for students, contributing to staff training, and supporting a holistic therapeutic approach. The position offers a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and a commitment to work-life balance through a trial of a 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Life assurance

Pension

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Family support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Full valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and implement service improvements.
• Manage caseload with support from the Clinical Team.

Skills

Therapeutic approach

Decision-making skills

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate)

Registered with HCPC

Additional leadership and management qualifications

Job description

Client:

Outcomes First Group

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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 £2,500 after one month and £2,500 after 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 license and access to own vehicle

We are seeking an experienced Practitioner Psychologist to join our expanding clinical service. This role involves delivering assessment and intervention plans for pupils, contributing to staff training, and supporting a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will manage your caseload with support from our Clinical Team, participate in staff training, and help implement service improvements. The role is suited for a resilient, enthusiastic individual with a therapeutic approach and good decision-making skills.

Our Clinical Team fosters a nurturing environment prioritizing safeguarding, hearing, respecting, and involving pupils in decisions. We aim for excellence in supporting vulnerable young people and are looking for a Psychologist who shares this vision.

Locations include Barton School, Bradford Beacon School, and Armley Grange School.

About the Group:

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

Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional qualification in Psychology (Masters or Doctorate)
• Experience working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism with additional needs
• Registered with HCPC
• Additional leadership and management qualifications (desirable)

Benefits:

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for career development, a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension, mental health support, flexible working options like 80% hours for 100% pay, family support, and access to Vista benefits platform.

All roles require safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS. Successful applicants will also undergo social media checks.

Note: If you're not a UK passport holder, you may need a work permit. Applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if filled.