Forensic Psychologist

Job DescriptionForensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice PsychologistAn exciting opportunity for an experienced Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist to deliver trauma-informed assessments, behaviour change interventions, safeguarding support and risk management within Approved Premises and refuges for domestic abuse survivors, supporting both perpetrators and victims within a safeguarding-led framework.If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you:Forensic Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Behaviour Change Practitioner, Offender Rehabilitation Specialist, Risk and Safeguarding Specialist, Criminal Justice PractitionerSALARY: circa £50,000 per annum + BenefitsLOCATION: Remote Working with the need to travel as requiredJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist to deliver evidence-based services that support rehabilitation, reduce reoffending and strengthen public protection. You will work across Approved Premises and domestic abuse refuges providing specialist assessment, case formulation and therapeutic intervention.As a Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist you will help shape trauma-informed practice, contribute to safeguarding and lead psychologically-informed behaviour change work. You will draw on psychological theory, structured risk assessment and collaborative working to support survivors and perpetrators through stabilisation and accredited programmes.The organisation is seeking a Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist who can work autonomously, communicate effectively with partner agencies and support ongoing service development through evaluation, supervision and quality assurance.APPLY TODAYReady to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties as the Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist include:Psychological Assessment & Formulation: Complete assessments of risk, need and responsivity to guide intervention planningBehaviour Change Programmes: Design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based group and one-to-one interventionsTrauma-Informed Support: Provide stabilisation work and therapeutic input for domestic abuse survivors in refuge settingsApproved Premises Work: Support risk management, crisis response and multi-disciplinary reviewsRisk Assessment: Complete structured assessments such as SRP or SAVRY and contribute to robust management plansMulti-Agency Collaboration: Participate in MAPPA, safeguarding meetings and joint case planningService Development: Contribute to audits, evaluations and psychologically-informed environmentsSupervision & Quality Assurance: Provide oversight, feedback and capability building for practitionersCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALProven experience of working with individuals who pose a risk of harm to othersPrevious experience in delivering individual and group interventions for offending behaviour or traumaKnowledge of domestic abuse dynamics, coercive control and trauma-informed practiceExperience with multi-agency working, safeguarding and public protectionStrong psychological formulation, communication and case management skillsAbility to work autonomously across community and refuge settingsHCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Forensic or Clinical with relevant experience)DESIRABLEA background in Approved Premises or similar high-risk environmentsExperience working within domestic abuse refuge servicesTraining in accredited offending behaviour programmesExperience providing supervision or consultancyResearch or service development skillsAccredited training in the Stalking Risk ProfileCLOSING DATE: 4th January 2026HOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and short Covering Letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the role to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P14159Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work remotely. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJJBRP1_UKTJ