Clinical / Counselling Psychologist HCPC

Competitive Salary: Negotiable for the right candidate
Location: Based on-site across services in the East Midlands region
Bonus: Annual performance bonus (offered as additional leave or financial equivalent)

Meaningful Impact - Make a real difference in the lives of children and families through direct therapeutic interventions.

On-Site Clinical Leadership - Oversee therapeutic delivery across multiple children's residential settings and a family assessment centre, with autonomy to shape service outcomes.

Diverse Therapeutic Caseload - Engage in a range of clinical work across residential and assessment settings.

Supportive Team Culture - Work alongside assistant psychologists and care staff trained in trauma-informed models.

Flexible Interview Process - Informal conversations followed by face-to-face interviews available.

• Lead therapeutic provision across children's residential homes and an assessment centre within the region.

• Deliver clinical assessments and trauma-informed interventions to children and young people with complex needs.

• Provide weekly therapy sessions using integrative approaches aligned with developmental and complex trauma models.

• Produce detailed assessment reports and therapeutic care plans.

• Offer clinical supervision to assistant psychologists and deliver training to staff on attachment, therapeutic parenting, and trauma recovery.

• Work collaboratively with external agencies and care professionals to support progress and safeguarding.

Essential:

• HCPC-Registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (applications welcome from those awaiting registration following completion of a doctorate)

• Experience supporting children and families affected by trauma and abuse.

• Familiarity with working alongside statutory services (e.g., local authorities, CAMHS).

• Annual bonus scheme or additional leave

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Casual, supportive working environment

• On-site parking

• Opportunities to lead trauma-informed clinical practice and shape service models

We welcome initial informal conversations. Reach out to discuss how your clinical background could positively impact vulnerable children and families.