Job summary
To provide high-quality, evidence-based
psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people
living in residential care and attending a specialist SEMH school. The post-holder
will contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and therapeutic support for
children presenting with complex developmental trauma, attachment difficulties,
and co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions.
The role includes delivering direct and
indirect interventions, supporting trauma-informed practice across care and
education settings, and providing consultation and training to staff teams.
Band 7 postholders will be supported through a structured preceptorship pathway
to Band 8a, with clearly defined competencies and mentorship.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
- Undertake psychological assessments, including cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and risk-based evaluations.
- Develop collaborative psychological formulations and deliver interventions to individuals and groups.
- Work systemically with families and carers where appropriate.
- Offer psychological consultation and reflective practice to care and education staff.
- Contribute to individual care and education plans in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Ensure the safeguarding and well-being of young people at all times.
Professional
- Adhere to HCPC and BPS ethical and professional guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and reports.
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer review, and CPD in line with professional standards.
- Contribute to service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Developmental (Preceptorship to Band 8a)
- Engage in a structured development plan with support from a senior psychologist.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as competencies develop, including complex casework, staff supervision, and service development tasks.
About us
Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education,
and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma
histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a
multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery,
relational repair, and emotional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people living in residential care and attending a specialist SEMH school. The post-holder will contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and therapeutic support for children presenting with complex developmental trauma, attachment difficulties, and co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions.
The role includes delivering direct and indirect interventions, supporting trauma-informed practice across care and education settings, and providing consultation and training to staff teams. Band 7 postholders will be supported through a structured preceptorship pathway to Band 8a, with clearly defined competencies and mentorship.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- Undertake psychological assessments, including cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and risk-based evaluations.
- Develop collaborative psychological formulations and deliver interventions to individuals and groups.
- Work systemically with families and carers where appropriate.
- Offer psychological consultation and reflective practice to care and education staff.
- Contribute to individual care and education plans in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Ensure the safeguarding and well-being of young people at all times.
Professional
- Adhere to HCPC and BPS ethical and professional guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and reports.
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer review, and CPD in line with professional standards.
- Contribute to service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people living in residential care and attending a specialist SEMH school. The post-holder will contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and therapeutic support for children presenting with complex developmental trauma, attachment difficulties, and co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions.
The role includes delivering direct and indirect interventions, supporting trauma-informed practice across care and education settings, and providing consultation and training to staff teams. Band 7 postholders will be supported through a structured preceptorship pathway to Band 8a, with clearly defined competencies and mentorship.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- Undertake psychological assessments, including cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and risk-based evaluations.
- Develop collaborative psychological formulations and deliver interventions to individuals and groups.
- Work systemically with families and carers where appropriate.
- Offer psychological consultation and reflective practice to care and education staff.
- Contribute to individual care and education plans in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Ensure the safeguarding and well-being of young people at all times.
Professional
- Adhere to HCPC and BPS ethical and professional guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and reports.
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer review, and CPD in line with professional standards.
- Contribute to service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience
- Experience working with children and young people
- Experience working with looked-after children or in residential/SEMH settings
- Experience of psychological assessment and delivering interventionsExperience delivering training or consultation to staff
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience in systemic or family-based work
Desirable
- Experience
- Experience working with children and young people
- Experience working with looked-after children or in residential/SEMH settings
- Experience of psychological assessment and delivering interventionsExperience delivering training or consultation to staff
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience in systemic or family-based work
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- (or equivalent)
- Further training in a relevant therapy model (e.g. DDP, EMDR, CAT, ACT)
- HCPC registration as a Clinical PsychologistCompletion of DDP Level 1 training
Desirable
- Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- (or equivalent)
- Further training in a relevant therapy model (e.g. DDP, EMDR, CAT, ACT)
- HCPC registration as a Clinical PsychologistCompletion of DDP Level 1 training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience
- Experience working with children and young people
- Experience working with looked-after children or in residential/SEMH settings
- Experience of psychological assessment and delivering interventionsExperience delivering training or consultation to staff
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience in systemic or family-based work
Desirable
- Experience
- Experience working with children and young people
- Experience working with looked-after children or in residential/SEMH settings
- Experience of psychological assessment and delivering interventionsExperience delivering training or consultation to staff
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience in systemic or family-based work
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- (or equivalent)
- Further training in a relevant therapy model (e.g. DDP, EMDR, CAT, ACT)
- HCPC registration as a Clinical PsychologistCompletion of DDP Level 1 training
Desirable
- Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- (or equivalent)
- Further training in a relevant therapy model (e.g. DDP, EMDR, CAT, ACT)
- HCPC registration as a Clinical PsychologistCompletion of DDP Level 1 training
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).
