Senior Counselling Psychologist - Youth Custody & Training Supervisor

Ministry of Justice; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologists for positions within Youth Custody Sites. The role involves holding a caseload of children in custody and supervising Trainee Counselling Psychologists. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and be chartered with the BPS, with experience working with adolescents in the justice system being desirable. This is a chance to develop a professional service and integrate into the wider psychological support network.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is essential as a Counselling Psychologist.
• Chartered with the BPS and able to supervise.
• Experience working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children in custody.
• Co-ordinate and supervise Trainee Counselling Psychologist placements.

Skills

HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist

Experience of working with adolescents

Education

Chartered with the BPS with eligibility as a supervisor

Job description

A public sector organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologists for positions within Youth Custody Sites. The role involves holding a caseload of children in custody and supervising Trainee Counselling Psychologists. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and be chartered with the BPS, with experience working with adolescents in the justice system being desirable. This is a chance to develop a professional service and integrate into the wider psychological support network.