Psychologist

Job description

Psychologist (Educational, Clinical, or Forensic)

Location: North West England (Split Across Two School Settings)
Salary: £52,994 – £62,192 per annum (inclusive of paid school holidays) + Excellent Benefits

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Flexistaff is hiring on behalf of our client, a leader in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) education and care. They are seeking a dedicated Psychologist (Educational, Clinical, or Forensic) to join their exceptional multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you’ll work across two school settings, supporting children and young people with autism, developmental trauma, and neurodiversity. Your expertise will contribute to creating therapeutic environments that enable young people to thrive, ensuring positive outcomes through tailored psychological assessments, interventions, and support plans.

Your Responsibilities

As a Psychologist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting high-quality psychological assessments and developing evidence-based intervention plans.
• Providing therapeutic strategies to foster supportive living and learning environments.
• Delivering consultation, workshops, and training for education and residential teams.
• Supporting young people’s mental health, self-esteem, and resilience through targeted interventions.
• Collaborating with families, carers, and external agencies to deliver holistic care.
• Ensuring all therapeutic plans align with EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan) requirements.

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• A postgraduate qualification in Educational, Clinical, or Forensic Psychology.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience working with young people with autism, trauma, or neurodiversity.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• A proactive commitment to improving the outcomes and lives of young people.

What’s on Offer?

Our client provides one of the most comprehensive rewards packages in the sector, including:

• Competitive Salary: £52,994 – £62,192 per annum, inclusive of paid school holidays.
• Generous Holidays: Enjoy full school holidays, including bank holidays.
• Career Development: Access to comprehensive training and development programmes.
• Flexible Benefits: Options such as life insurance and wellbeing support.
• Healthcare Support: Reimbursement for everyday health costs like dental and optical care.
• Collaborative Team: Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary clinical network.

Why Join?

By joining this team, you’ll work in a beautiful, well-equipped environment with access to cutting-edge therapeutic resources. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to an innovative approach to care and education. Whether conducting assessments, delivering training, or supporting young people, you’ll see the tangible difference your work makes every day.

Ready to Apply?

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