Senior Forensic Psychologist - Youth Custody Risk Lead

Ministry of Justice; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice, through HMPPS Youth Custody Service, seeks a Senior Registered Forensic Psychologist to work at HMYOI Werrington (Stoke-on-Trent). The role focuses on risk assessment, consultancy, and delivering training to staff within a trauma-informed framework for under-18s in custody.

Applicants must be HCPC-registered for at least two years; those registered for 18 months may apply but cannot commence until two years post-registration.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Forensic Psychologist for at least two years before taking up the post.
• Experience with youth justice population desirable; training and support provided.
• Motivation and resilience to work with complex young population essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychology services to non-operational offender-facing caseloads with focus on risk assessment and intervention planning.
• Supervise and support junior staff and trainees within the Psychology Services team.
• Deliver consultancy and training to staff on psychology-informed practices within Youth Custody Service.

Skills

HCPC registered

Youth justice experience

Risk assessment

Supervision/line management

Job description

Ministry of Justice, through HMPPS Youth Custody Service, seeks a Senior Registered Forensic Psychologist to work at HMYOI Werrington (Stoke-on-Trent). The role focuses on risk assessment, consultancy, and delivering training to staff within a trauma-informed framework for under-18s in custody.

Applicants must be HCPC-registered for at least two years; those registered for 18 months may apply but cannot commence until two years post-registration.