Werrington and Wetherby only accommodate boys, and successful applicants will be part of an established team committed to working with children in custody. The team includes Forensic, Clinical, Counselling, Occupational, and Educational Psychologists, plus Family Therapists. Successful applicants will have no line management responsibilities but will have the opportunity to provide designated supervision to our team of Forensic Psychologists in Training.
YCS collaborates with the NHS in delivering the SECURE STAIRS framework for integrated care. This vacancy uses Success Profiles, which assess Behaviours, Strengths, Experience, and Technical skills.
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Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to:
* UK nationals
* Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* Commonwealth country nationals with the right to work in the UK
* EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein nationals and family members with settled or pre-settled status under EUSS
* Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain eligible under EUSS
* Turkish nationals and certain family members with the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements is available online.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out expected standards of behaviour. We recruit based on merit through fair competition, embracing diversity and promoting equal opportunities, including a Disability Confident Scheme and Redeployment Scheme.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent. More details are available in the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
The post involves working within a vibrant multi-agency team adopting a trauma-informed approach with complex children. Motivation and resilience are essential; experience working with children is desirable but not mandatory, as full training and ongoing CPD are provided. Opportunities exist within the wider HMPPS Psychology Services Group, encouraging HCPC-registered Forensic and Clinical Psychologists to apply.
For informal discussions, contact YCS Psychology Services at YCS.Psychology@justice.gov.uk.
Qualifications
Qualified forensic or clinical psychologists with HCPC registration or in the process of obtaining it. Confirmation of registration must be provided within 6 months if provisional.
Memberships
Registered with the HCPC.
Languages and Skills
* Spoken and Written English
* Communicating and Influencing
* Developing Self and Others
* Making Effective Decisions
* Working Together
Technical Skills
* Professional background in Psychology
* Experience in clinical supervision
* Training in effective treatment models and best practices
Salary: £52,316 plus £15,155 Civil Service contribution to pension. Benefits include learning opportunities, flexible working, inclusive culture, pension, annual leave, public holidays, and season ticket advance.
For more information, visit our Candidate Information Page: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
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