PIE Clinical Psychologist

Job summary

You will be approximately 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. This regional role will support the delivery of PIE across the charity, within specific services in London. 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.

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 clinical psychology therapeutic interventions and undertake neuropsychological assessments to young people (aged 16-25 years) in conjunction with the Centrepoints Therapeutic Services Team with your region.

You will have a great opportunity to shape your regional role, in conjunction with the wider PIE Team, as Centrepoint continues on its exciting PIE journey. You will love your career in Centrepoint, where each member of the team works towards our unique approach to helping young people with a job and a home and our strategic priority to #EndYouthHomelessness by 2037.

Main duties of the job

Act as a PIE Psychologist to support the roll out of Centrepoints Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), with the support of the wider PIE Team.

Support the implementation of PIE Training, as well as other psychologically informed training sessions, for Centrepoint staff within your allocated services.

Lead reflective practice sessions for Centrepoint staff teams within your allocated services.

Offer your psychological skills and knowledge to support and provide psychological consultation to staff within your allocated Centrepoint services.

Deliver, in conjunction with the regional Centrepoint Therapeutic Services Team, neuropsychological assessments / psychological therapy interventions to homeless young people in your allocated services.

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 youth homelessness charity, foryoung people (16 25 years old) that aims to give each person we support a future and with a strategic focus on #EndYouthHomelessness. Its our people that make this happen and you can play a leading part in our vision.

We have an amazing opportunity for HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologistto join us in the expanding 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.

What we offer in return...

• Consideration to flexible working opportunities.
• NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 8a Equivalent Salary.
• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical,Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan