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Are you a highly motivated Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? Join Thornford Park Hospital as a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, where you will play a key role within a male Low Secure Unit (LSU). As the Ward Psychologist, you will be an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Team, providing specialist psychological input to a complex patient group and helping shape high-quality, patient-centred care. In this role, you will work autonomously in managing your own caseload, delivering psychological assessments, formulation, and both long- and short-term therapeutic interventions. You will attend regular clinical and service development meetings, including MDTs, CPAs, referral discussions and hospital-wide forums, ensuring seamless collaborative working. Your work will include providing individual and group therapy, contributing to the development and review of care plans, and offering specialist advice to support the MDT in delivering effective, evidence-based interventions. Thornford Park Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is an independent 143 bedded hospital set in 23 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire (close to the Hampshire borders). We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis. In the Role of Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist you will be: <ul> <li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li><li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT's, CPA's, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li><li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LSU</li><li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li><li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li><li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li><li>Providing clinical supervision to other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li><li>Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR</li><li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li><li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li><li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li><li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li><li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li></ul> What you will need: <ul> <li>Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and eligible for Chartered status with the British Psychological Society</li><li>Experience in using psychological models and theories to address a range of risk and behavioural issues</li></ul> Where you will be working: Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET Thornford Park Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is an independent 143 bedded hospital set in 23 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire (close to the Hampshire borders). We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis. What you will get: <ul> <li>Annual salary of up to £ 57,000 pro rata</li><li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave pro rata - (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!</li><li>Free meals and parking</li><li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li><li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li><li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li></ul> There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Elysium Healthcare foll

Part-Time Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join Badby Park Neurological Centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire as a Clinical Psychologist and play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions that transform lives. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathway and receive high-quality, person-centred treatment. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and service development while supporting people on their journey to recovery. In this role, you will provide psychological assessments using a range of tools and techniques, integrating complex data to formulate tailored treatment plans. You will implement individual and group interventions, adjusting and refining formulations to meet patient needs. Alongside direct clinical work, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, research and audits, ensuring our practices remain aligned with best practice and clinical governance standards. You will also support staff development through training programmes and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team. As the Clinical Psychologist, you will: <ul> <li>Support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervison.</li><li>Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the patient is fully engaged in their care pathway.</li><li>Support clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes.</li><li>Support the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working.</li><li>Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for patients.</li></ul> To be successful in this role, you will have: <ul> <li>Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.</li><li>Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.</li><li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li><li>Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.</li><li>Competency with risk assessment, management, and evaluation tools.</li><li>Clinical therapy skills - Experience using different therapeutic approaches to address a range of clinical issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.</li></ul> Where you will be working Location: Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH You will be working at Badby Park, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. You will work alongside side the multidisciplinary and clinical teams to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything. The service has extensive facilities to cater for specific needs for people over 18 years old, who have complex neurological care and rehabilitation requirements What You'll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: <ul> <li>Annual base salary of £54,040 pro rata</li><li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. </li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals </li><li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! </li><li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance </li><li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts </li><li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind </li><li>Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. </li><li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be </li><li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time </li><li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future </li><li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking </li></ul> About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Part-Time Clinical Psychologist

Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Based in Croydon. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access. Salary: 60,000 (Full Time Equivalent) Equivalent 8A NHS Banding Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 09.00 - 17.00, although some flexibility may be required at times with service needs. Working days can be agreed upon next stages of the interview process. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Registered Practitioner Psychologist with a background in clinical psychology to join our team in Croydon. The service offers a psychologically informed environment across four sites, providing low to high support forensic mental health services to our residents with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnosis. In this role, you will drive the delivery of evidence based psychological assessments and interventions aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents into the communities. This is a creative, evolving, and impactful role which works closely with our Group Psychological Lead and wider teams to provide support to staff and at times residents to support in providing a streamlined and psychologically informed service. Key Responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Provide advice, guidance, and support to the team with supporting our residents to overcome personal challenges and create a supportive environment</li> <li>Advise and streamline best practices, and enhance the overall skills and expertise of the team to deliver high quality care and support</li> <li>Provide clinical supervision to the team</li> <li>Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for our residents with mental health and complex needs</li> <li>Exercise full clinical responsibility for residents psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Formulate and implement plans for various therapy routes and management of assessing mental health conditions based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and evidence-based practices</li> </ul> About You We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, able to proactively encourage, take leadership and ownership for creating a psychologically informed environment. You will be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively within the organisation and with external partners, collaborating with external stakeholders regularly in a multidisciplinary approach. You will be able to utilise your own expertise and support in empowering the wider team to enhance their skills to deliver a service which is supportive, safe, and in line with best practice for the organisation and external regulatory bodies. <ul> <li>HCPC Registration is essential</li> <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology</li> <li>Previous experience working as a qualified clinical and/or forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector we run our services in</li> <li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li> <li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement</li> <li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li> <li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility in working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li> <li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li> </ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer: <ul> <li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li> <li>Employer Pension Contribution</li> <li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li> <li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li> <li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li> <li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>Annual Staff Awards</li> <li>EDI Ambassador programme</li> </ul> Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.

Practitioner Psychologist

Senior Educational Psychologist £57,171 - £72,186 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Are you a qualified and experienced Educational Psychologist keen to deliver a high-quality psychological service to children and young people? The Schools and Community Psychology Service (SCPS) is a team of Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs).As part of Wandsworth Council, you will join a key service contributing to work that aims to improve educational, social and mental health outcomes for children and young people living and being educated in Wandsworth.We have a strong traded presence with our local schools as well as strong links with other teams and university organisations. About the role As a Senior Educational Psychologist, you will include a small amount of schoolwork with both commissioned and statutory casework, supervision of qualified EPs and TEPs (if needed), various strategic roles within the team, as well as the wider Children's Services department. Our Offer: <ul> <li>Balanced and efficient workload -You will work within a team that maintains no EHCNA backlog and ensures statutory time remains at a manageable 30% of your overall allocation.</li> <li>Strong professional development and support -You will benefit from regular 1:1 and peer supervision, access to CPD and engagement in reflective practice, all within a psychologically informed department.</li> <li>Innovative and respected environment -You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team with a great reputation, contributing to innovative practice and strategic work within Children's Services.</li> </ul> The SCPS is committed to the following current priority areas: <ul> <li>Anti-racism and inclusion - Actively promoting diversity, reducing societal barriers, and integrating anti-racist practice into reflective spaces.</li> <li>Consultation-driven service delivery - Prioritising collaborative approaches with schools and refining report writing to increase meaningful face-to-face engagement.</li> <li>Values-led practice and team wellbeing - Embedding shared values in work with schools, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring wellbeing through annual surveys and a dedicated working group.</li> <li>Professional development and specialisation - Supporting EPs in individual areas of interest, offering protected CPD time, and maintaining high-quality psychological supervision.</li> <li>Balanced and strategic psychological work - Ensuring a mix of statutory, commissioned, and project work while championing psychology at all levels of strategic influence.</li> </ul> Essential Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge: <ul> <li>Qualified and HCPC registered Educational Psychologist with proven experience of practice post EP qualification.</li> <li>Creative thinking and ideas for further developing and supporting a dynamic and multi-talented team.</li> <li>Interest in strategic thinking and contribution to cross-departmental partnership work, including strategic thinking in early years and developing quality statutory processes.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Experience in offering psychological supervision and commitment in developing professional skills and distributed leadership in others.</li> <li>Interest in applying psychology in team leadership within the context of a wider organisation.</li> <li>Interest in Early Years and the key role EPs can play in delivering support for families and practitioners working with children 0-5 years.</li> </ul> If you meet the above criteria and want to join a creative, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team and help shape our innovative practice, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Theodora Theodoratou (Principal Educational Psychologist) on Check out our team website for more information Wandsworth Schools &amp; Community Psychology Service Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026. Shortlisting Date: Monday 26 January 2026. Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are alsocommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactoryresponse to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Senior Educational Psychologist

Practitioner Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Based in Croydon. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access click apply for full job details

Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist looking to make a real difference? Our client, a well-respected charity, is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join their team. This role involves working with children, young people, and families to provide essential psychological services and support. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from 46,148 to 60,504, depending on experience. You'll be part of a supportive team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development. This is a permanent, full-time position with a focus on delivering impactful clinical services. Our client is a charity committed to supporting children and families with diverse needs, including autism and developmental disabilities. They strive to provide high-quality services and interventions to improve the lives of those they serve. The Clinical Psychologist will: <ul><li>Conduct autism and neurodevelopmental assessments and interventions</li><li>Provide specialist psychological assessments and diagnoses</li><li>Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team</li><li>Develop and implement intervention plans to support child development and family wellbeing</li><li>Offer psychological advice, consultation, and training to professionals</li><li>Communicate complex information compassionately to families and colleagues</li><li>Lead and contribute to MDT discussions and service development projects</li></ul> Package and Benefits: As a Clinical Psychologist, you'll enjoy: <ul><li>An annual salary between 46,148 and 60,504, based on experience</li><li>Full-time, permanent position with 37.5 hours per week</li><li>Opportunities for continuous professional development and supervision</li></ul> About You The ideal Clinical Psychologist will have: <ul><li>Doctoral level training in clinical psychology and HCPC registration</li><li>Experience in psychological assessment and intervention across various settings</li><li>Skills in psychological formulation and implementing interventions</li><li>Knowledge of autism and neurodevelopmental conditions</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience working within a multidisciplinary team</li></ul> If you're interested in roles such as Child Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, Educational Psychologist, or Paediatric Psychologist, this Clinical Psychologist position could be the perfect fit for you. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact as a Clinical Psychologist, we'd love to hear from you. Join our client in their mission to support children and families, and help shape the future of psychological services. Apply today or call Libby at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed)! LICLC

Clinical Psychologist

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)Join Nurseplus as a Registered Mental Health Nurse Make a Difference Every DayAt Nurseplus, we re not just about providing care we re about transforming lives. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you ll play a vital role in supporting individuals during some of their most challenging times. Join us to deliver outstanding care, work flexibly around your life, and enhance your career with industry-leading training and support.Why Choose Nurseplus?<ul> <li>Flexible Work, Your Way: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle using our easy-to-use Workwise app, whether it s part-time, full-time, days, nights, or weekends.</li><li>Weekly Pay &amp; Competitive Rates: Earn between £22.41 to £41.47 per hour , with the security of weekly pay.</li><li>Make a Real Impact: Support a variety of clients across mental health settings, from managing acute episodes to providing therapeutic interventions and emotional well-being support.</li><li>Free Industry-Leading Training: Grow your expertise with professional development opportunities, including specialised courses and free revalidation support.</li><li>Revalidation Support: Free internal resources and support to keep your registration up to date.</li><li>Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.</li></ul> What You ll DoAs an RMN with Nurseplus, you ll take on a dynamic role that allows you to make a real difference every day. Key responsibilities may include:<ul> <li>Managing acute episodes and responding to mental health crises, de-escalating aggressive or high-risk behaviour.</li><li>Offering therapeutic support such as one-to-one counselling, group therapy, or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).</li><li>Developing and monitoring individualised care plans to support emotional and mental well-being.</li><li>Advocating for patient rights, ensuring dignity and respect in every interaction.</li><li>Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care.</li><li>Assessing and monitoring at-risk patients for signs of suicidal ideation or self-harm, intervening swiftly to ensure safety.</li></ul> What We Need From You<ul> <li>A current and unrestricted NMC registration.</li><li>At least six months of UK-based paid experience.</li><li>The right to work in the UK.</li><li>A good standard of English and effective communication skills.</li><li>Flexibility to travel as required.</li></ul> About NurseplusAt Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn t stop there we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.INDRNN

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job Type: Senior Educational Psychologist (Interim) Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) BH2 6DY Service: Educational Psychology Service Contract Type: Temporary / Interim Positions Available: 1 Hours: 29.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Contract Dates <ul> <li>Start Date: Monday 12 January 2026 (09:00)</li> <li>End Date: Friday 10 April 2026 (17:00)</li> </ul> Pay Rates <ul> <li>£522.09 per day PAYE </li> </ul> Career Grade: Soulbury B SCP 4-7 plus up to 3 SPA points (if applicable) About the Role BCP Council is seeking an experienced Senior Educational Psychologist (Interim) to support and help shape the delivery of its Educational Psychology Service. The role focuses on improving outcomes and quality of life for children and young people aged 0-25, using psychology to support learning, wellbeing, and inclusion. As a senior practitioner, you will provide professional leadership, line management, and supervision, while contributing to the strategic direction of the service. You will work closely with families, schools, SEND services, and partner agencies, providing independent psychological advice and advocating for children and young people. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Support daily operational management of the Educational Psychology Service</li> <li>Contribute to service evaluation, development, and continuous improvement</li> <li>Provide line management, professional supervision, and appraisal of EPs and Assistant EPs</li> <li>Ensure delivery of high-quality psychological advice for EHC assessment and review processes</li> <li>Monitor service performance, impact, and value for money</li> <li>Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and young people</li> <li>Lead on specific projects and strategic developments</li> <li>Coordinate Critical Incident support</li> <li>Promote training, research, early intervention, and innovative practice</li> <li>Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to</li> <li>Inspire and develop team members through compassionate, collaborative leadership</li> </ul> Essential Qualifications <ul> <li>Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology</li> <li>Current HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist</li> </ul> Essential Experience <ul> <li>Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist within a UK Local Authority</li> <li>Experience across a wide range of EP work within an LA context</li> <li>Proven experience of providing consultation-based and solution-focused EP services</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision and project leadership</li> <li>Experience of involving children and families in service development and evaluation</li> <li>Strong collaborative working experience across education, health, and social care</li> </ul> Knowledge &amp; Skills <ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of child development theories and psychological research</li> <li>Strong understanding of SEN legislation and statutory guidance</li> <li>Knowledge of inclusive, strengths-based and systemic approaches</li> <li>Experience of supervision and staff development</li> <li>Ability to apply psychology creatively and proactively</li> <li>Strong ICT skills for data collection, analysis, and reporting</li> </ul> Personal Attributes <ul> <li>Solution-focused and analytical thinker</li> <li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Compassionate and collaborative leadership style</li> <li>Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and improving outcomes for all children</li> <li>Motivating, supportive, and innovative approach</li> </ul> Additional Requirements <ul> <li>Enhanced DBS check (including Children's Barred List)</li> <li>Ability to travel across the area (valid UK driving licence or alternative transport arrangements)</li> </ul>

Are you a recent Psychology or Criminology Graduate? Are you interested in a career in mental health? Are you interested in learning therapeutic and restorative practices?A Specialist School in Oxford are seeking a vibrant and friendly graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Support Worker, and support their pupils with mental health needs.The students at this school range from 11 to 18 years and come from diverse backgrounds with notable social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Many students will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, trauma and exhibit anti-social behaviours as a result. The pupils therefore need 1:1 support and guidance, to help them regulate their thoughts and process their emotions in a healthy manner.This is a classroom-based role. You will collaborate with the class teacher, and mental health professionals at the school, to help engage and support the students. You will identify and address possible triggers for the pupils, concerning their trauma and psychological needs. You will also help with classwork and ensure they are meeting both academic and emotional milestones.This is a fantastic platform if you are a graduate, looking to build your experience in mental health and well being support. Not only will you learn and help implement different therapeutic techniques to engage the students, you will also put your Psychological or Criminological knowledge into practical scenarios.This is an extremely rewarding role but not without its challenges - the school are looking for a graduate who is caring, resilience, with a patient nature. Mental Health Support Worker ASAP start 85 to 95 per day Oxford Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30 Graduate PlatformIf you are interested in this role, then apply with your updated CV today. Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford, Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford, Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford

Mental Health Support Worker

Practitioner Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Based in Croydon. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access. Salary: £60,000 (Full Time Equivalent) Equivalent 8A NHS Banding Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 09:00 - 17:00, although some flexibility may be required at times with service needs. Working days can be agreed upon next stages of the interview process. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Registered Practitioner Psychologist with a background in clinical psychology to join our team in Croydon. The service offers a psychologically informed environment across four sites, providing low to high support forensic mental health services to our residents with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnosis. In this role, you will drive the delivery of evidence based psychological assessments and interventions aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents into the communities. This is a creative, evolving, and impactful role which works closely with our Group Psychological Lead and wider teams to provide support to staff and at times residents to support in providing a streamlined and psychologically informed service. Key Responsibilities Include: <ul> <li>Provide advice, guidance, and support to the team with supporting our residents to overcome personal challenges and create a supportive environment</li> <li>Advise and streamline best practices, and enhance the overall skills and expertise of the team to deliver high quality care and support</li> <li>Provide clinical supervision to the team</li> <li>Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for our residents with mental health and complex needs</li> <li>Exercise full clinical responsibility for residents psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Formulate and implement plans for various therapy routes and management of assessing mental health conditions based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and evidence-based practices</li> </ul> About You We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, able to proactively encourage, take leadership and ownership for creating a psychologically informed environment. You will be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively within the organisation and with external partners, collaborating with external stakeholders regularly in a multidisciplinary approach. You will be able to utilise your own expertise and support in empowering the wider team to enhance their skills to deliver a service which is supportive, safe, and in line with best practice for the organisation and external regulatory bodies. <ul> <li>HCPC Registration is essential</li> <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology</li> <li>Previous experience working as a qualified clinical and/or forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector we run our services in</li> <li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li> <li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement</li> <li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li> <li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility in working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li> <li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li> </ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What We Offer <ul> <li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li> <li>Employer Pension Contribution</li> <li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li> <li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li> <li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li> <li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>Annual Staff Awards</li> <li>EDI Ambassador programme</li> </ul> About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

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