Senior Counselling Psychologist – Youth Custody & Training

Ministry of Justice; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is recruiting for a Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologist to work with under 18 youth in custody across several sites, including Werrington and Wetherby. The role involves holding a caseload, establishing agreements with universities, and managing trainee placements. Applicants must possess HCPC registration and be chartered with BPS. Experience with adolescents involved in offending is desirable. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a service and network within the Youth Custody Service.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist is mandatory.
• Chartered status with BPS and eligibility to supervise required.
• Experience working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children in custody.
• Establish agreements with Universities and supervise placements.
• Develop a professional service and network across YCS.

Skills

HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist

Eligibility as a supervisor with BPS

Experience with adolescents involved in offending

Job description

A public sector organization is recruiting for a Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologist to work with under 18 youth in custody across several sites, including Werrington and Wetherby. The role involves holding a caseload, establishing agreements with universities, and managing trainee placements. Applicants must possess HCPC registration and be chartered with BPS. Experience with adolescents involved in offending is desirable. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a service and network within the Youth Custody Service.