Overview
As a Senior Forensic Psychologist, you'll lead and deliver psychological assessments, interventions, and treatment to offenders with complex needs such as mental illness, personality disorders, and significant offending histories. This role aims to influence rehabilitation strategies that reduce re-offending, contribute to safer communities, and promote positive change.
Responsibilities
* Conduct evidence-based assessments and treatments for both determinate and indeterminate sentence prisoners.
* Supervise and support Forensic Psychologists and Forensic Psychologists in Training.
* Act as a professional witness in parole hearings and formal settings.
* Provide consultancy and guidance on managing challenging behaviours and mental health issues.
* Deliver training on topics like personality disorders, complex behaviours, and trauma awareness.
* Contribute to external audits, preparing case studies and liaising with external agencies.
* Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to integrate psychological expertise in rehabilitation and risk management.
* Consult directly into the management of specific cohorts such as Young Adults and IPP prisoners to support a responsive service to identified needs.
* As an active stakeholder in the Rehabilitative Culture strategy of the prison, integrate psychological services into rehabilitation efforts and stay up to date on knowledge and research in Forensic Psychology.
Qualifications
* Hold Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and be registered as a Forensic Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Be on the Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS) with the BPS.
* Have a strong understanding of the Offender Personality Disorder pathway and experience in clinical formulations for offenders with complex needs.
* Be comfortable completing parole reports and conducting assessments such as WAIS IV, HCR-20, PCL-R, IPDE, and SARA.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, sharing expertise to enhance service delivery and rehabilitation outcomes.
* Strong report writing skills and experience presenting evidence in formal settings such as Oral Hearings.
* Post-qualification experience in secure settings, particularly in offender rehabilitation.
Desirable
* Experience working in a prison setting and with individuals who have complex mental health needs.
Benefits
* Salary: £61,471 per annum plus company benefits
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off Serco-managed leisure centres, 24/7 virtual GP service, and free flu jabs
* Training and development: Ongoing support and training opportunities with professional training fees paid
* Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers for various goods and experiences
* ShareSave scheme: Save regularly with the option to buy Serco shares at a discount
* Charity: Paid volunteering day each year; option to donate via Payroll Giving Scheme
* Employee networks: Community networks for support and idea sharing
About Serco
At Serco, we are a fast-growing company serving governments around the globe. Our work spans sectors including Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. We are committed to delivering and redesigning public services guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride.
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