Psychotherapist Or Psychologist Practitioner

Outcomes First Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is recruiting a Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner to join Bankside College in Worcester. You will deliver psychological assessments and interventions to students aged 11–25 within an education setting.

You will hold a caseload with supervision, contribute to school development, staff training and consultation, and work within safeguarding and professional standards while collaborating with the education team.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification as Psychologist with HCPC registration or equivalent psychotherapist qualification.
• Experience in education settings and with relevant client groups.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and neuro-diversity.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and within school development plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological/psychotherapist assessments and interventions for students.
• Hold a psychological/psychotherapy caseload with clinical supervision.
• Contribute to school development, staff training and consultation as required.
• Maintain safeguarding culture and adhere to professional standards.

Skills

HCPC registered

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Communication with families

Consultation

Trauma-informed practice

Neuro-diversity knowledge

Assessment & planning

Service development

Education

HCPC registration or equivalent professional qualification

Level 7 qualification (Master’s) in psychology/psychotherapy

Level 6 degree with relevant therapeutic diploma

Job description

Job Title: Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner
Location: Bankside College – Worcester WR8 0AD
Salary: Up to £52,000 (DOE)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Contract: Permanent – 52 weeks
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?
We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

About Outcomes First Group

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every student has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.
At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.
As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual students, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our students and teams.
Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of students.
To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/our-services

We are looking for a Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner to join our in-house clinical team at Bankside College.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological / psychotherapist assessment and intervention to students who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological / psychotherapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist or Psychotherapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the students we support.

Location: Bankside School & College forms part of our Options Autism brand and are independent specialist day schools supporting students aged 11 – 25

• Bankside College
• Bankside School
• Education - Options Autism

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria:

• Professional qualification as Psychologist and HCPC registered or evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychotherapist, either Level 7 (e.g. Master’s degree) or above OR Level 6 relevant degree alongside relevant therapeutic diploma/s and experience of working with relevant client group and using relevant methods of service delivery
• Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP
• Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
• Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.
• Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review
• Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery.
• Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological or psychotherapeutic practice, meets HCPC practice standards or that of the relevant governing body.
• Knowledge of client group and their needs.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity.
• Ability to develop