Job summary
Hi, Im Lucy, Clinical Psychologist, and I have been working on the Trauma Informed Services Project across Suffolk Childrens homes for the past 6 months. In this time, it has been incredible to be part of a new, and innovative project, where the emotional needs of children are being wholeheartedly held at the centre.
Its also wonderful to work with colleagues who are so keen and passionate about the project, improving the lives of the children they work with, and are wanting to be bold in integrating psychological ways of thinking and working into both their systems and practice.
The post is very lucky to be held within Suffolk Family Focus, a team of supportive and compassionate Psychologists, with varied experience, who all hold core shared values at the centre of our practice wed love you to join us!
Main duties of the job
- This is maternity cover for 12 months. The current postholder has been instrumental in establishing psychology and developing a trauma informed culture. We would love someone to continue this by;
- Working with practitioners across the 5 Suffolk county council homes to develop a trauma informed culture that provides the best preparation possible for young people to successfully transition to independence.
- Working with the childrens homes management team to embed psychologically and trauma informed culture in policy and everyday day practice.
- Facilitate reflective practice for the practitioners within the homes (already established)
- Following up on a baseline testing the temperature measure that was carried out to establish where practitioners were at regarding trauma informed practice.
- Excitingly, we are working with Miriam Silver (consultant psychologist) using a measure (BERRI) to better inform what the young people need.
About us
Suffolk Family Focus Psychology service is a values driven service, with a team of psychologists from a range of backgrounds. SFF was established in 2013, with the aim of increasing access to psychologically-informed practice through consultation, training and direct work alongside staff from Early Help and Childrens Centres, Social Care and Children in Care teams. We are all about bringing psychology closer to the family. The service is highly valued locally and has been highlighted in the councils good Ofsted rating, placing Suffolk in the top 25% of local authorities across the country.
The post-holder will be supported by regular management and clinical supervision and access to a range of statutory and professional development training opportunities relevant to the role. You will be supported to develop your professional knowledge and skills through a network of psychologists and support services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Suffolk is one of the safest places to live in the UK with low crime rates, making it a community to be proud of. Housing prices are frequently cited as a reason to move here, as you get an incredible amount for your money compared with other major UK cities.
Big blue skies - The beautiful countryside and coastline is quickly and easily accessible from anywhere in Suffolk. Suffolk is a county filled with natural beauty, bordered by 50 miles of glorious coastline and topped with breathtaking skies. It's full of charming villages and medieval towns and is the home of Constable Country.
For family members who love (or need) to travel, youre ideally located. Trains run to and from London every 30 minutes from both Ipswich and there are direct rail services from Manchester, Nottingham and Cambridge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Suffolk is one of the safest places to live in the UK with low crime rates, making it a community to be proud of. Housing prices are frequently cited as a reason to move here, as you get an incredible amount for your money compared with other major UK cities.
Big blue skies - The beautiful countryside and coastline is quickly and easily accessible from anywhere in Suffolk. Suffolk is a county filled with natural beauty, bordered by 50 miles of glorious coastline and topped with breathtaking skies. It's full of charming villages and medieval towns and is the home of Constable Country.
For family members who love (or need) to travel, youre ideally located. Trains run to and from London every 30 minutes from both Ipswich and there are direct rail services from Manchester, Nottingham and Cambridge.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oPost graduate degree, or it's equivalent in clinical or counselling psychology, or systemic family therapist
Desirable
- oTheory and practice of psychological interventions
Essential
Essential
- oRegistered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Previous experience in working with Children Homes
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oPost graduate degree, or it's equivalent in clinical or counselling psychology, or systemic family therapist
Desirable
- oTheory and practice of psychological interventions
Essential
Essential
- oRegistered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Previous experience in working with Children Homes
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
