Registered Psychologist

ISM Psychological Services; Bradford; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading psychological service provider is seeking registered psychologists to join their remote team, focusing on providing therapeutic support to children and young people in residential care. Positions include Registered Psychologist, Perceptor, and Assistant Psychologist, offering competitive salaries. The ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience working in trauma-informed environments and a commitment to safeguarding and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist or BPS Registered Associate Psychologist is mandatory.
• Experience with children in residential or trauma-informed settings is essential.
• Understanding of attachment and developmental trauma is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic support to children in residential settings.
• Conduct psychological assessments and intervention planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care quality.

Skills

Child and youth psychological support

Therapeutic care models

Communication and interpersonal skills

Safeguarding and ethical practice

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

ISM is looking to recruit a range of registered psychologists to work remotely with our therapeutic parenting child care intervention framework. These are part‑time roles, 16 hours per week. You will provide psychological support directly (with children) and indirectly (with teams).

A Registered Psychologist £60,000 Pro Rata

Perceptor/ Newly Qualified Psychologist £50,000 Pro Rata

Assistant Psychologist £38,000 Pro Rata

Your Role

You will play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well‑being of children and young people living in residential care. You will provide both direct therapeutic support to children and indirect input through consultation, formulation, and guidance with residential teams. Working collaboratively with care staff, social workers, and multi‑agency professionals, you’ll contribute to creating trauma‑informed, nurturing environments where young people can heal and thrive. Your role will include psychological assessments, intervention planning, reflective practice sessions, and staff training to enhance the overall quality of care and promote positive developmental outcomes.

Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, or Educational) or BPS Registered Associate Psychologist.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people within residential, looked‑after, or trauma‑informed settings – THIS IS ESSENTIAL.
• Strong understanding of attachment, developmental trauma, and therapeutic care models.
• Ability to provide psychological formulation, consultation, and reflective practice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with children and staff alike.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and ethical practice in line with HCPC and BPS standards.
• Willingness to travel between residential services and work flexibly to meet the needs of the children and teams.

Locations

Yorkshire | Cumbria | Scotland

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services