Job Summary
We are looking for a confident Newly Qualified Psychologist – Social Care with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet.
Details
* Date posted: 15 October 2025
* Salary: £60,000 to £67,000 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: VP5022183C
* Job location: North West, SK11 0JG
Job Description
We need a Qualified Psychologist passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Joining us on a full‑time, 40‑hour per week basis you will work across three Social Care services within Cygnet. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients is a challenging, satisfying vocation.
Services you will support
* Broughton Lodge – specialist residential service for adults with autism and a learning disability who may present with behaviours that challenge.
* Lowry House – specialist residential service supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge, including those with mental health needs.
* Woodrow House – 9‑bed specialist residential service supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.
Your Day‑to‑Day
* Work 40 hours a week: 3 days at Broughton Lodge, 1 day at Lowry House, 1 day at Woodrow House.
* Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
* Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups.
* Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT.
* Provide training & supervision to colleagues, and consultation to teams.
* Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.
* Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
* HCPC registered Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist.
* Experience within a CAMHS setting preferred but not essential.
* Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema‑focused, Cognitive Analytic, and DBT.
* Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs.
* Capable of treating difficulties such as self‑harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problems.
Why Cygnet?
* Strong career progression opportunities into management roles.
* Monthly reflective practice & support with CPD opportunities.
* Expert clinical supervision & peer support.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the apply now link below to join us!
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