Overview
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Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield, WF1 4AD. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Part Time will also be considered). Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only (possibility of a full-time contract on request).
Salary: Up to £65k (FTE, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (payments: £1,500 after one month, £1,500 after completion of the final probation period). This role is offered with consideration for 4-Day Working Week trial options where applicable, subject to probation and group policy.
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
About The Role
We are expanding our clinical service within our Clinical Wellbeing team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils, and will contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. You will hold a caseload alongside other clinicians, with support from the Clinical Team, and help shape the service to align with neurodiversity and intersectionality-affirming therapeutic support. This is a challenging and rewarding role with autonomy to influence service development and clinical provision.
We strive for a nurturing environment with safeguarding at the forefront. We lead the UK in our sector and seek a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to empower vulnerable young people.
Essential Criteria
* Doctoral level degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational)
* HCPC registration and active professional body membership
* Experience with individuals who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g., complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
* Ability to work collaboratively with a range of partners
* Ability to work sensitively and resolve conflict effectively
* Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
* Skills in data management for informing service delivery, development, and project work
Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss the role, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk.
What’s in it for you?
You will join an ambitious service supported by a skilled team, with autonomy to develop the service alongside the Clinical Locality Lead and Head of Clinical Operations (South). The role aims to make a meaningful impact on service development and the lives of the people we support.
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where employees are heard, respected, and valued. We provide opportunities for career development and progression, plus a training allowance of £2000 after probation to support role-specific training.
Benefits
Your wellbeing is important, with a comprehensive reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
* Wellbeing and health support services and health checks
* 4DWW: optional 80% pay for 100% of contracted hours (not contractual; subject to probation)
* Family Growth Support: enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers a choice of packages including:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, and critical illness cover
All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.
About The Group: Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of high-quality education and special needs education, with brands including Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
Disclosures
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. We are a Great Place to Work (certified 2024). All applicants must meet safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment process. This job posting may include additional information such as related roles and locations, and recruitment considerations.
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