Senior Counselling Psychologists

Overview Youth Custody Service is recruiting Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologists for public sector Under 18 Youth Custody Sites: HMYOIs; Werrington and Wetherby and potentially other sites across YCS depending on post and funding availability. Anyone with the appropriate qualifications and interested in working as a Counselling Psychologist within YCS is encouraged to apply. In addition to holding a caseload of children in custody, successful applicants will also be responsible for establishing agreements with universities and appointing, coordinating, managing and supervising trainee Counselling Psychologist placements at their respective site and potentially others. This vacancy uses Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, strengths, experience and technical skills. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks. Eligibility & Nationality Requirements 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) Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the 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 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Responsibilities Hold a caseload of children in custody and develop a professional service and network across YCS, while also being integrated into the wider HMPPS Psychology Service. Establish agreements with universities and appoint, coordinate, manage and supervise trainee Counselling Psychologist placements at the respective site and possibly others. Qualifications and Experience Applicants must have HCPC registration as a Counselling Psychologist and be Chartered with the BPS with eligibility as a supervisor. Experience of working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable. The following qualifications and experience are required: HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist Possess a professional background in Psychology Experience in providing clinical supervision Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice Likely to also 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 time of taking up the post Registration as a Counselling Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Chartered with the BPS Technical Skills Registration as a Counselling Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Registration as a Counselling Psychologist with HCPC Chartered with the BPS Benefits Salary of £55,457 HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £16,065 toward the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme Access to learning and development Flexible working options to enhance work life balance Inclusive and diverse working culture Employer contribution of 28.97% to a Civil Service pension Annual leave and public holidays Season ticket advance Recruitment Process For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please view the Candidate Information Page: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, and run a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants at risk of redundancy, when they meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found. Security All successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. #J-18808-Ljbffr