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Counselling Psychologist

4 months ago

Colchester CO PG, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Counselling Psychologist / Clinical Lead (Residential) - Colchester

Company seeking a Counselling Psychologist / Clinical Lead in Colchester

  • Position: Permanent, Full Time
  • Salary: Up to £64,407 per annum
  • Location: Colchester, on site at New Farm Road
  • Working Style: Fixed-base worker

As we expand our residential offer, there is the potential for this role to support other children's homes within Essex. Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been judged Outstanding by Ofsted, but we are also making significant investment into our children's residential services. Children and Families is recognized as a service with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion, promoting the development and well-being of children, young people and their families and protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners we deliver a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.

The Company and Position

Our new children's home in Colchester will be responsible for providing stable, short-term and supportive placements for children who are unable to live with their birth families at the current time. This role will provide in person support and training within the home and thus is not suitable for hybrid / remote working.

As a key member of our residential staff team, the Clinical Lead will support both staff and children living in our homes, lead the development of a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach to care, evaluate the effectiveness of their input and the improved outcomes for children, and provide specialist advice and training to professionals and families/carers.

Responsibilities of the Role

  • Work closely with a team of social workers, clinical leads, mental health coordinators and local service providers
  • Foster collaborative relationships and contribute to the development of a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach
  • Provide advice and training to professionals and families/carers
  • Conduct assessments of therapeutic and placement needs
  • Collaborate across services to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people
  • Improve services, implement changes, and evaluate service quality
  • Celebrate and champion Equality and Diversity in decision-making

Qualifications and Experience

  • A qualified practitioner with extensive experience in children and young people mental health
  • Required background and qualifications: Clinical or counselling psychologist; Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
  • Systemic psychotherapist; MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy
  • Psychodynamic psychotherapist; Degree Masters Doctorate
  • Mental Health Nurse with clinical therapy training; Mental health nurse RNMH (+ clinical therapy training)
  • Knowledge of specialized psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
  • Experience in trauma/attachment/strength-based and solution-focused approaches
  • Continuing professional development and registration with the relevant governing body
  • Experience in adoption/fostering/trauma/attachment/social care
  • Skills in delivering consultations, training, and supervision
  • Effective communication skills
  • Multi agencies/multi professional working experience

Next Steps

Please apply via the Working for Essex website, ensuring you provide a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV when prompted.

The role involves being mobile throughout a wider operational area, including traveling around Essex and beyond. A driving license or alternative means of meeting mobility requirements is essential.

Why Choose Essex?

Essex County Council offers a diverse location stretched from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, providing real choice and making Essex an ideal place for career growth. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Join Us

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Barbara Canepa, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. For more information, please visit the company's website.