* Posted on 13th November 2024
* Portsmouth
Children’s Residential Homes
Up to £63k per annum
Portsmouth, Home-based with travel in your remit
Full Time or Part Time, Mon – Fri
Overview
Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside a renowned Children’s Care and Specialist Education provider. They have a portfolio of Residential Services, Specialist Schools and Activity Centres for children and young people with complex needs such as Learning Disabilities and Autism, Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or have experienced trauma and CSE.
Together, we are looking for a Clinical, Forensic, Counselling or Educational Psychologist with a passion for working with children. You will be providing direct clinical work, assessment, supervision and training while collaborating with a friendly therapeutic team composed of Therapists (including Psychologists, SALTs, OTs, Creative Arts), Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists with a common goal to make a difference in these children’s lives, all while receiving support from their Clinical Lead and Associate Clinical Director.
Work Pattern
Managing your own diary, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, but can be flexible with a 4-day condensed contract.
Location
This is a hybrid role, so you will work remotely with travel across the Portsmouth area. The homes will be commutable from Southampton, Winchester, Bournemouth, Petersfield, Guildford, Chichester, Worthing and other surrounding areas.
Travel is typically when needed, working week can look like 2/3 days working from home or 2/3 days working out in the field (depending on the needs of the region).
Criteria
1. HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Forensic)
2. Experience of working within a Children’s setting such as within Education, Residential or CAMHS
Interview Process
This will be a two-stage process both via Teams, with the 1st stage being an informal meeting with one of their Senior Clinicians to get a good understanding of the role. The 2nd stage will be with both Senior Clinicians, and competency based.
Salary and Benefits
The Psychologist role is paying up to £63k per annum depending on experience and qualifications + Mileage, and includes an industry-leading benefit package:
1. 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays which accrues with length of service
2. CPD opportunities
3. Enhanced mat/pat pay and pension contributions
4. Eligibility for a blue light card
5. Free meals at some services
To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Lijani Cherry at 02394 211 143 or lcherry@compassltd.co.uk.
Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy.
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