Senior Forensic Psychologist – Youth Custody & Risk Lead

Ministry of Justice; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice’s Youth Custody Service (YCS) at HMYOI Wetherby is recruiting a Senior Counselling/Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. The post focuses on risk assessment, consultancy, and training within a trauma-informed framework.

It includes line management and supervision across the team of psychologists working with complex youth needs. Applicants should have at least two years post-qualification experience, and a passion for working in youth justice.

Qualifications

• Two years post-qualification is required.
• Experience with youth justice and complex needs is desirable.
• Evidence-based practice is fundamental to the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex risk assessments and provide expert psychological input.
• Deliver consultancy and staff training for interventions.
• Line manage and supervise trainees and junior staff.

Skills

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed practice

Supervision

Staff wellbeing support

Research

Consultancy

Education

HCPC registration (forensic psychologist)

Job description

The Ministry of Justice’s Youth Custody Service (YCS) at HMYOI Wetherby is recruiting a Senior Counselling/Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. The post focuses on risk assessment, consultancy, and training within a trauma-informed framework.

It includes line management and supervision across the team of psychologists working with complex youth needs. Applicants should have at least two years post-qualification experience, and a passion for working in youth justice.