Psychologist - HCPC Registered

Children’s Residential Home - Brand New!

Mental Health - Trauma: Child Sexual Exploitation, Neglect and Abuse

Up to £55,000 per annum

Bedford | Full-time

Overview

Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside a renowned Children’s Care and Specialist Education provider. They have a portfolio of Residential Services and Specialist Schools for children and young people with complex needs such as Learning Disabilities and Autism, Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or have experienced trauma and CSE. Currently, they are experiencing sustained growth and are opening new homes across central England.

Together, we are looking for a Clinical, Forensic, Counselling or Educational Psychologist with a passion for working with adolescents. You will be providing direct clinical work, assessment, supervision and training while collaborating with a friendly therapeutic team composed of Psychologists, Counsellors, Clinical Trainers, PBS Practitioners and Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists with a common goal to make a difference on these children’s lives; all while receiving able support from their Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Director.

* Interested candidates please note that a candidate information pack will be made available which will include the job description.

Work Pattern

Mon to Fri, 9 to 5pm - there are occasional weekends, but the time will be given back during the week in lieu

Location

This brand-new children’s home is set in a beautiful country estate in Bedford, and is commutable from Daventry, Rugby, Corby, Kettering, Peterborough, St. Ives, St. Neots, Cambridge, Luton, Milton Keynes, Northampton and other surrounding towns and villages.

Criteria

- HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, Educational OR Forensic)

- Experience of working within any Children’s setting; for example, within Education, Residential or CAMHS

Interview Process

This will be a two-stage process, with the 1st stage informal meeting with the Head of Clinical Services, followed by a face-to-face 2nd stage with the same individual and a Clinical Services Manager.

Salary and Benefits

The Psychologist role is paying up to £55,000 per annum with the exciting opportunity to begin your Expert Witness Training.

Contact Details

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Lijani Cherry.

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.