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bMindful Psychology; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing and support services

Meaningful roles improving young lives

Job summary

bMindful Psychology is seeking an innovative, HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist to join a growing team working across mainstream and specialist settings in Greater Manchester.

You will support children and young people with complex needs, including those in care, delivering assessments, interventions, and training to schools and families in a collaborative, multi‑agency environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist with current professional status.
• Experience with neurodivergent children and looked-after children.
• Strong knowledge of SEN, trauma-informed care, and attachment theory.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychological assessments with children and young people.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and educators to implement support plans.
• Develop and deliver tailored interventions to support learning, wellbeing, and social development.
• Provide training/workshops on SEN, trauma-informed practice, and attachment.
• Produce clear, person-centred reports and contribute to service development.

Skills

HCPC registered

Neurodivergent children experience

SEN knowledge

Trauma-informed approaches

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Job description

We are seeking an innovative and HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist to join our growing team. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to work across multiple settings including mainstream and specialist schools, colleges, nurseries, EOTIS, neurodevelopmental assessment services, and residential environments.

You will play a key role in supporting children and young people with complex needs, particularly those with SEN and those who are looked after (CLA).

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people to understand their needs, strengths, and aspirations
• Conduct high-quality psychological assessments
• Collaborate with schools, educators, and parents/carers to implement effective support plans
• Develop and deliver tailored interventions to support learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development
• Provide training and workshops on SEN, neurodiversity, trauma, and attachment
• Produce clear, high-quality, person-centred reports
• Contribute to service development and promote inclusive practices
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop formulations and intervention plans
• Contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments (where appropriate and within competency)

Qualifications and Skills

You will be a qualified Educational Psychologist who:

• Is registered with the HCPC
• Experienced working with neurodivergent children and/or children in care
• Has strong knowledge of SEN, trauma-informed approaches, and attachment theory
• Is confident in delivering evidence‑based assessments and interventions
• Communicates effectively and builds strong professional relationships
• Is passionate about inclusion and neuro‑affirming practice
• Thrives in collaborative, multi‑agency environments

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment
• Ongoing professional development, supervision, and training opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support services
• Opportunities to shape and develop innovative services
• A meaningful role making a real difference in young people’s lives