Child Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Compass Associates Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a Child Development Specialist to join our team at Compass Associates. This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical, Forensic, Counselling or Educational Psychologist who has experience working with children.

The successful candidate will divide their week between working from home and visiting services, providing specialist care and support for children and young people who have backgrounds of complex trauma, learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions and challenging behaviours.

Your clinical responsibilities will include carrying out assessments and consultations, formulating therapeutic plans and carrying out some direct, trauma-informed work with the children and young people. You will also deliver training and provide advice to residential staff on how to best support children in their care.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out assessments and consultations with children and young people
  • Formulate therapeutic plans and carry out direct work with children and young people
  • Deliver training and provide advice to residential staff
  • Work closely with the Clinical Lead and Associate Clinical Director, as well as other Qualified Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, Creative Therapists and Psychotherapists

Requirements:

  • Doctorate level degree in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychology
  • Full HCPC registration without conditions
  • UK Driving Licence and access to own car is essential
  • Clear and enhanced DBS
  • Experience working with children and young people within CAMHS, residential or specialist education settings
  • Good understanding of residential care, trauma-informed practice and multidisciplinary working

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary up to £63,000 DOE
  • A hybrid role where you will divide your week between working from home and visiting services
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment

How to Apply:

This is a two-stage process which includes an informal conversation with the Associate Clinical Director, followed by a formal interview via Teams.



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