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.
We have an amazing opportunity for a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologistto join our 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.
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
1. Act as regional PIE Psychologist to support the roll outof Centrepoints Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE),with the support ofthe wider PIE Team.
2. Support the implementation of PIE Training, as well asother psychologically informed training sessions, for Centrepoint staff withinyour region.
3. Lead reflective practice sessions for Centrepoint staffteams within your region.
4. Offer your psychological skills and knowledge to supportand provide psychological consultation to staff within the Centrepoint serviceswithin your region.
5. Deliver, in conjunction with the regional CentrepointTherapeutic Services Team, neuropsychological assessments / psychological therapyinterventions to homeless young people in your region.
6. Ensure the highest levels ofsafeguarding and risk management for our young people.
7. Support research and policywork within Centrepoint, in conjunction with the Head of PIE.
8. Promote diversity and equalitythroughout all practices.
9. Keep up to date with thecurrent 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.
What we offer in return...
10. You will be basedregionally, and there is some flexibility in your base location (althoughtravel to services within your region / occasional travel to London Head Officewill be required).
11. Considerationto flexible working opportunities.
12. NHSAgenda for Change (AfC) Band 8a Equivalent Salary.
13. 25 daysof annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
14. Healthcarecash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment includingDental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
15. PrivateMedical insurance
16. Incomeprotection
17. Employerpension contributions of 5%
18. Clear careerprogressions, linked to portfolio work, that enables movement up the pay scale
19. Access toCycle 2 Work loan scheme
20. An interest-free travel loan
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is anexciting opportunity for HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist(s) to significantlycontribute to Centrepoints Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) acrossthe organisation.
You willbe utilising your clinical psychology experience and knowledge to support theimplementation of PIE across Centrepoint, under the supervision of theConsultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist / Head of PIE.
Youwill be a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, with at least two years postqualification, preferably with some experience of working with complex needsand an interest in working with young people who have experienced homelessnessto #changethestory. If you more newlyqualified, please contact the PIE Lead to discuss, as your application may stillbe considered based on your unique skills and experience.
The role willinvolve extensive staff consultation, training and reflective practice withinCentrepoint Services, as well as supporting research and policy development acrossthe organisation. There will also be opportunities to deliver brief clinical psychologyinterventions and undertake neuropsychological assessments to young people(aged 16-25 years) in conjunction with the Centrepoints Therapeutic Services Teamwith your region.
Thisrole will be conducted in alignment with Centrepoints strategy to#EndyouthHomelessness and enable young people to secure a solid platform ofgood health, and a home and a job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
21. HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with at least two years post qualification experience.
Experience
Essential
22. Some experience of working with complex needs, ideally homelessness or young people.
23. An interest in working in the charity sector with frontline staff and young people, who have experienced homelessness to #changethestory
24. Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt and engage with a variety of young people, colleagues and external partners.
25. Ability to prioritise and manage workload, working both autonomously and seeking appropriate clinical supervision from the Head of PIE as required.
26. IT literate, including Microsoft Office & SPSS type programs.
27. 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.