Senior Counselling Psychologist: Youth Custody & Supervision

HM Prison and Probation Service; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in the UK is seeking Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologists to work across youth custody sites. This role involves holding a caseload of children, establishing agreements with universities, and supervising trainee placements. Ideal candidates will hold HCPC registration and be Chartered with BPS. Successful applicants will contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible working options and a competitive salary of £55,457.

Benefits

Salary of £55,457

Contribution to Civil Service pension scheme

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

Inclusive working culture

Annual leave and public holidays

Season ticket advance

Qualifications

• Applicants must have HCPC registration as a Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.
• Completion of relevant training in effective models of treatment is required.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children in custody and develop a professional service.
• Establish agreements with universities for trainee placements.
• Coordinate, manage, and supervise trainee Counselling Psychologist placements.

Skills

HCPC registration as a Counselling Psychologist

Chartered with the BPS

Experience with adolescents involved in offending

Clinical supervision experience

Professional background in Psychology

Education

HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist

Registration as a Counselling Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Two years post registration experience

Job description

A leading public sector organization in the UK is seeking Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologists to work across youth custody sites. This role involves holding a caseload of children, establishing agreements with universities, and supervising trainee placements. Ideal candidates will hold HCPC registration and be Chartered with BPS. Successful applicants will contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible working options and a competitive salary of £55,457.