Based at: The Civic Office, Doncaster / Childrens Residential Homes across the borough
Salary details: Grade 10, 47,621 - 49,646 (pro rata for part time working) pay award pending
Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term to 2028
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: flexible working requests considered.
Closing date: 7th July 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
This is an exciting opportunity to continue developing the therapeutic approach which is adopted across the City of Doncasters (CDC) residential childrens homes. The post holder will be supporting psychological practice through consultation, supervision, formulation and training and by participating in systematic clinical governance. There may be an opportunity to utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service.
The post holder will provide a qualified, high-quality specialist psychological input across CDSs residential childrens, in line with best, evidence-based practice. This will include being responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment and discharge of young people, within the remit of the service. The role will centre around providing consultation and advice about psychological issues to staff within the residential childrens homes across the borough and to provide training with staff aid their professional development. The post holder will act as a point of contact for case consultation and reflective supervision sessions. There may be a requirement to provide specialist assessment of young people and to undertake bespoke interventions where this is necessary.
In order to undertake this role, you need to be a HCPC registered clincial psychologist and have knowledge of the impact of trauma on individuals and the use of psychological principals in order to support those who have experienced trauma. Experience of working with children would be advantageous but is not essential.
You will receive high quality clinical supervision from the psychological lead of the psychology service and work with alongside a passionate group of individuals who are committed to making a difference to children who are care experienced.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting and interview dates to be confirmed.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Dr Jodie Howarth-Beal, Tel: 01302 736100, jodie.howarth-beal@doncaster.gov.uk
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
This post involves working with adults and/or children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an the level detailed above. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
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