Psychologist - 38wks Part-time

Job Description

Due to expansion at our Abbeywood School an exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Part-time Psychologist to join our Clinical Team.Please note: We will also consider Full-time hours for the right candidate Be amazing, be inspired, be you.Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our staff. You deserve to have the career you want, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. As a member of our team, youll receive a sector-leading salary, extensivebenefits, training, and a clear career pathway ahead of you.If you want to join the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care, working passionately to bring the best possible outcomes for young people, youre in the right place.Be the Psychologist, be the guide.At Witherslack Group, were committed to helping children and young people with complex, challenging needs. Across our independent schools and homes, we offer expert care and first-rate facilities, all designed to support and speed the development of ouryoung people. As a Psychologist, youll play a big part in our work and our outcomes for young people. Its a highly rewarding role where your skills can make a huge differenceas you help us create brighter futures.The roleAs part of our dedicated team, youll provide specialist psychological support for our pupils and residents. The first step is to carry out expert assessments, using information from a variety of sources and assessment tools. Youll then create plans forspecialist psychological interventions. This may be for an individual, group, care staff or families. Using evidence-based practice, it is up to you to decide what is appropriate and will deliver the best results. The key will be working as part of the teamaround the child and enabling positive outcomes. That means developing programs with the team and families and reporting to placing authorities social services. Therefore, youll need to be empatheticbut also resilient when dealing with young people whomay at times exhibit very challenging behaviour.There is also a strong internal component to this role. Youll be using your experience to support and develop the skills of the wider team, including our Assistant Psychologists and our Support Workers. In addition youll provide training wherever requiredand will develop Witherslack Group policies.Be the Psychologist you always wanted to beHCPC-registered, you have a degree (or equivalent) in Psychology. Youre eligible for graduate BPS membership and have a recognised qualification in Educational or Clinical Psychology. With this background, youll know how to perform high quality psychologicalassessments. To be considered, you must have worked with children with SEMH and/or ASD needs before. Its vital you understand the challenges and share the Witherslack ethos of offering the very highest standards of care. Its also important that youre articulateand a great team worker, with strong communication skills and an organised approach.Be RewardedWe know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we want to reward you with a salary and benefits package thats among the best in our sector. Youll receive a competitive salary, Pension Scheme matched up to 5% or a range of flexiblepension options to suit personal circumstances(where applicable) and comprehensive induction and ongoing training, as well as extensive Group staff benefits such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance and Cycle to Work Scheme. Witherslack Group conductsDBS Enhanced checks and covers the costs for all new employees.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicola Morris, Regional Director (Clinical) on The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document