Senior Counselling/Clinical Psychologist - Psychology Services - YCS Psychology Services - HMYOI Wetherby (Ref: 22219) in York

This post is for a senior Counselling/Clinical psychologist with Youth Custody Services and the post holder will be registered as a forensic psychologist with the HCPC.

Psychology Services for HMPPS Youth Custody Service (YCS) are currently recruiting Senior Registered Psychologists based in HMYOI Wetherby near York. With approximately 400 children in custody, YCS Psychology Services work across the whole spectrum of complex needs of this population as part of a trauma-informed approach. Practice is integrated across all partner agencies with an enduring focus on the best interests of the child. Given all services for this specialist population are underpinned by evidence-based practice, Psychology Services are integral to YCS.

Fundamental to Senior Leadership Teams, YCS Senior Psychologists are also involved in various areas of work provided across YCS for England and Wales including interventions, safety, children’s support services and staff well-being and support. At least two years post qualification, YCS Senior Psychologists also line manage and supervise the practice of other staff in the team including trainee psychologists. Further, as part of the wider HMPPS Psychology Services Group, successful applicants will also benefit from numerous opportunities for CPD and career progression through working across the wider custodial estate. Whilst experience of working with children involved in the youth justice system is desirable as full training and support will be provided, motivation and resilience to work with this complex yet rewarding population is essential.

All suitably qualified interested parties are therefore encouraged to apply.

Person specification

• Possess a professional background in Psychology
• Experience in providing clinical supervision
• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice
• Likely to be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it
• Two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post, although applications are encouraged from those with 18 months or more at the time of application

Qualifications

• Registration as a Counselling Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Registration as Counselling Psychologist with HCPC
• Chartered with BPS

Languages

• Written and Spoken English

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Registration as a Counselling Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Registration as Counselling Psychologist with HCPC
• Chartered with BPS

Benefits

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

Security

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced (or equivalent) criminal record check.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.