Psychologist – looked after children

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work with children and young people presenting with Trauma /Attachment issues alongside complex mental health in residential settings working across sites in Peterborough (main office) , Northampton, London and Kent.

Role snapshot:

The successful candidate will involve working with children and young people who are looked after, to complete assessments, formulations and interventions, while delivering trauma–informed practice. This includes supporting emotional and behavioural needs such as trauma, attachment, autism and learning disabilities amongst other mental health. You will champion safeguarding and design and deliver staff training which is engaging.

Contract Type – permanent

Hours – Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

Salary – Up to £60,000 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Psychologist and experience working with children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural/ neurodiverse needs either during doctoral training or post qualifying.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

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