Psychologist - children in care

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire Healthcare is seeking an HCPC registered Psychologist to work within a trauma-informed service for children and young people. The role involves delivering therapeutic support and engaging in assessments within children's homes, primarily working from home with site visits. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience in psychological practices.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered psychologist required for working with LAC/CYP.
• Experience in trauma informed services and residential care is a must.
• Car ownership/driver is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, assessment, and therapy planning for young people.
• Deliver reflective and supportive therapeutic practice.
• Conduct home visits within a 90-minute radius of Leeds.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counseling

Educational Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Psychologist - children in care, maidstone

Client:

Shire

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC reg. Psychologist to work within a specialist trauma informed CYP service for a Care and Education service provider.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working with children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs and may display challenging behaviours. The post holder will provide reflective and supportive therapeutic practice within children’s homes across Leeds. This will include consultation, assessment, formulation and therapy planning, including direct work with young people.

This role is essentially working from home, with site visits within a 90 minute radius in and around Leeds.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week will be considered.

*Car allowance is offered for full time applicants of up to £3000*

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and previous experience working with LAC/CYP residential services, trauma informed service or have worked in a forensic service. Due to the nature of the role a car owner/driver is mandatory.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom