Job Title: Psychologist
Salary: £53,600, pro rata per annum
Hours: Part Time, minimum 22.5 hours per week
Location: Wiltshire (Melksham and Salisbury)
Are you a HCPC qualified Psychologist with a passion for supporting children and young people?
Do you have experience in delivering psychological services in a therapeutic setting?
Looking to join a dynamic organisation dedicated to making a difference?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
Overview:
Compass Associates is excited to partner with a specialist education providers to find a part-time Clinical Psychologist to join their team in Wiltshire. This is a unique opportunity to work across four new children’s homes, including an assessment home, where you’ll play a key role in identifying and addressing the individual needs of children in care.
Role Responsibilities:
As a Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive therapeutic services, with key responsibilities including:
- Delivering evidence-based therapeutic and psychologically led care in line with HCPC and BPS standards.
- Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and preparing reports for children and young people in care.
- Developing, writing, and regularly reviewing therapeutic care plans for individuals in residential care and education.
- Managing a limited caseload for individual interventions, offering specialist psychological support to young people and teams.
- Contributing to the development of a therapeutically informed service across educational and residential teams.
What We’re Looking For:
- Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist
- HCPC Registered as a PRactitioner Psychologist
- Experience working with children and young people or relevant transferable skills is essential.
- Previous experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and complex needs.
- Experience in assessment and management of self-harm, risk, crisis management, and safeguarding.
- Knowledge of therapeutic practices and experience with sensory strategies.
- A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
Contact Details:
To apply or for more information and an informal discussion about this position, please contact Georgia Arnold at 02393 877 357 or email garnold@compassltd.co.uk.
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation.
