Trainee Forensic Psychologist

Keys Children; Shrewsbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,136 - 46,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Structured training and development

Regular clinical supervision

Hands-on experience in a specialist设置

Job summary

Keys Children is seeking a Trainee Forensic Psychologist to join our team. You will work under supervision within residential children’s homes, delivering evidence-based psychological support and developing clinical skills to help young people build confidence and prepare for community living.

We offer structured training, regular clinical supervision, and a hybrid working model to promote work-life balance while gaining hands-on experience in a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate psychology degree with GBC.
• Progress toward registered status (e.g., MSc or Stage 1).
• Experience with vulnerable children or in residential care.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.
• Strong interest in forensic psychology and complex needs.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Ability to work independently and within a MDT.
• Willingness to travel regularly to allocated residential homes.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of the Keys therapeutic care model.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice.
• Contribute to assessment and formulation of children and young people’s needs.
• Provide psychological guidance for risk assessment and management.
• Deliver training and guidance to residential staff to strengthen practice and understanding.
• Promote wellbeing, learning, and inclusion of children and young people.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports in line with professional standards.
• Conduct psychological research relevant to children and young people with complex needs.

Skills

MDT teamwork

Trauma-informed practice

Independent worker

Willingness to travel

Education

Psychology degree with GBC

MSc or Stage 1 Forensic Psychology

Job description

Trainee Forensic Psychologist
Salary: £30,000 PA
Car Allowance: £3,600 PA
Location: Shrewsbury (or areas nearby), to cover services including North Wales and the borders
Service: Activity and Intervention Services
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
We’ve launched a new clinical provision within our Activity and Intervention (A&I) services: specialist 90‑day programmes combining outdoor adventure, education, and targeted therapeutic support to help young people build confidence and prepare for community living.

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Trainee Forensic Psychologist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills while delivering evidence‑based psychological support within residential children’s homes. You will play a key role in supporting children and young people with complex needs, helping to improve outcomes through therapeutic practice and informed intervention.

Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist:

• Support development and implementation of the Keys therapeutic care model
• Collaborate with operational and clinical colleagues to embed high‑quality, trauma‑informed practice
• Contribute to assessment and formulation of children and young people’s needs
• Provide psychological guidance for risk assessment and management
• Deliver training and guidance to residential staff to strengthen practice and understanding
• Promote wellbeing, learning, and inclusion of children and young people
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports in line with professional standards
• Conduct psychological research relevant to children and young people with complex needs

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate Psychology degree (or equivalent) with GBC
• Completion of academic training towards registered status (e.g., accredited MSc or BPS Forensic Psychology Stage 1)
• Experience working psychologically with vulnerable children or in residential care settings
• Experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
• Strong interest in forensic psychology and supporting children with complex needs
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to travel regularly to allocated residential homes

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and therapeutic approaches
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Passion and commitment towards Keys EPIC values
• Commitment to building strong relationships with the team around the child

What Keys can offer

• Structured training and development opportunities within forensic psychology
• Regular clinical supervision and support
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a specialist setting
• Hybrid working model for improved work‑life balance