Job summary
Have you ever wanted to put Clinical Psychology approaches into practice outside the NHS? Are you interested in psychologically informed approaches to working with homelessness and trauma? Do you enjoy supporting both staff and young people to reach their potential and want to work in a dynamic organization that is active in research and policy to end youth homelessness? Then this role could be of interest to you.
You will be at least two years post qualification, preferably with some experience of working with complex needs and an interest in working with young people who have experienced homelessness to #changethestory. Reporting to the Head of PIE, this regional role will support the delivery of PIE across the charity, in our services in the North of England. If you more newly qualified, please contact the Head of PIE to discuss, as your application may still be considered based on your unique skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
Act as regional PIE Clinical Psychologist to support the
roll out of Centrepoints Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), under the
supervision of the Head of PIE.
Support the implementation of PIE Training, as well as
other psychologically informed training sessions, for Centrepoint staff within
your region.
Lead reflective practice sessions for Centrepoint staff
teams within your region.
Offer your psychological skills and knowledge to support
and provide psychological consultation to staff within the Centrepoint services
within your region.
Deliver, in conjunction with the regional Centrepoint
Therapeutic Services Team, neuropsychological assessments / brief psychological
interventions to our young people in your region.
Ensure the highest levels of
safeguarding and risk management for our young people.
Support research and policy
work within Centrepoint, in conjunction with the Head of PIE.
Promote diversity and equality
throughout all practices.
Keep up to date with the
current evidence base, as well as future trends or issues within the sector.
About us
Centrepoint is the UKs leading charity (operating for the last 50 years) for homeless young people (16 25 years old) that aims to give each person we support a future and we want to end youth homelessness. Its our people that make this happen and you can play a leading part in our vision.
We have an amazing opportunity for a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist to join us in the Centrepoint PIE Team to support the delivery of a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE). PIE is a strategic priority for Centrepoint following PIE developments across the wider homeless sector and reflects the charitys commitment to psychological practice across the organization to improve our outcomes for our staff and the young people that use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an
exciting opportunity for HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist(s) to significantly
contribute to Centrepoints Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) across
the organisation.
You will
be utilising your clinical psychology experience and knowledge to support the
implementation of PIE across Centrepoint, under the supervision of the
Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist / Head of PIE.
You
will be a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, with at least two years post
qualification, preferably with some experience of working with complex needs
and an interest in working with young people who have experienced homelessness
to #changethestory. If you more newly
qualified, please contact the PIE Lead to discuss, as your application may still
be considered based on your unique skills and experience.
The role will
involve extensive staff consultation, training and reflective practice within
Centrepoint Services, as well as supporting research and policy development across
the organisation. There will also be opportunities to deliver brief clinical psychology
interventions and undertake neuropsychological assessments to young people
(aged 16-25 years) in conjunction with the Centrepoints Therapeutic Services Team
with your region.
This
role will be conducted in alignment with Centrepoints strategy to
#EndyouthHomelessness and enable young people to secure a solid platform of
good health, and a home and a job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an
exciting opportunity for HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist(s) to significantly
contribute to Centrepoints Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) across
the organisation.
You will
be utilising your clinical psychology experience and knowledge to support the
implementation of PIE across Centrepoint, under the supervision of the
Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist / Head of PIE.
You
will be a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, with at least two years post
qualification, preferably with some experience of working with complex needs
and an interest in working with young people who have experienced homelessness
to #changethestory. If you more newly
qualified, please contact the PIE Lead to discuss, as your application may still
be considered based on your unique skills and experience.
The role will
involve extensive staff consultation, training and reflective practice within
Centrepoint Services, as well as supporting research and policy development across
the organisation. There will also be opportunities to deliver brief clinical psychology
interventions and undertake neuropsychological assessments to young people
(aged 16-25 years) in conjunction with the Centrepoints Therapeutic Services Team
with your region.
This
role will be conducted in alignment with Centrepoints strategy to
#EndyouthHomelessness and enable young people to secure a solid platform of
good health, and a home and a job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with at least two years post qualification experience.
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working with complex needs, ideally homelessness or young people.
- An interest in working in the charity sector with frontline staff and young people, who have experienced homelessness to #changethestory
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt and engage with a variety of young people, colleagues and external partners.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload, working both autonomously and seeking appropriate clinical supervision from the Head of PIE as required.
- IT literate, including Microsoft Office & SPSS type programs.
- Using our values of Energy, Focus, Accountability, Humility and Integrity and being Entrepreneurial, youll be able to display these in your everyday work and interactions to find new and improved ways of working and helping end youth homelessness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with at least two years post qualification experience.
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working with complex needs, ideally homelessness or young people.
- An interest in working in the charity sector with frontline staff and young people, who have experienced homelessness to #changethestory
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt and engage with a variety of young people, colleagues and external partners.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload, working both autonomously and seeking appropriate clinical supervision from the Head of PIE as required.
- IT literate, including Microsoft Office & SPSS type programs.
- Using our values of Energy, Focus, Accountability, Humility and Integrity and being Entrepreneurial, youll be able to display these in your everyday work and interactions to find new and improved ways of working and helping end youth homelessness.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
