Job summary
(Part Time / Flexible Working Considered)
Newly Qualified Applications Considered
At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover
from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support
at the right time and making sure that people can find all the help they need
through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest
providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are
now looking for a talented Highly Specialised Practitioner Psychologist to
ensure the effective management, development, and delivery of all psycho-social
interventions within our community-based substance misuse service in Herefordshire.
Our Herefordshire (West Midlands) Drug and Alcohol
Recovery Service is a fully integrated young people and adult service delivered
by Turning Point. There is a focus on partnership working throughout the
service to support those in the local community who need assistance to achieve
their goals. We deliver treatment and support across the whole of Herefordshire
ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to recovery in this exciting
service.
This role is being delivered in partnership with
local housing services as part of the Rough Sleeper Drug & Alcohol
Treatment Grant and will include joint working with community housing services,
providing support to service users engaged in the rough sleeping pathway.
Main duties of the job
You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team that
delivers psycho-social interventions to both individuals and groups. You will
use your expertise to oversee a range of innovative approaches with people who
use substances. In addition to being responsible for the governance of these interventions,
you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions
to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring,
developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital
part of your role. We will also expect you to have a small caseload of service
users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and
therapies.
Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the
strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include
building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service
providers and using your expertise to promote a psychologically informed
approach within wider aspects such as housing, employment, and finances. You
will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and
Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches
used across services and to pursue a therapeutic specialism that fits with
service needs.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job we offer you a career.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are
able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see attached Job Description)
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future were proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People.Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 33 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. Youll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see attached Job Description)
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future were proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People.Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 33 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. Youll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services beyond qualification. Post-qualification experience should be in a substance use or adult mental health field with experience of leading and supervising clinical staff. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services beyond qualification. Post-qualification experience should be in a substance use or adult mental health field with experience of leading and supervising clinical staff. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
