Therapeutic Practitioner (Psychology Department)
Dumfries, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/04/2026
Employment Details
* Location: Scotland (Dumfries office with travel to company sites)
* Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Role Overview
The purpose of this role is to contribute towards the ongoing development of the Psychology department at Greenleaf House. Provide specialist psychological assessments that inform care planning and risk management. Train residential care staff in therapeutic parenting approaches and offer support through consultation meetings. Deliver evidence‑based psychological treatment to children and young people in residential care who have experienced a wide range of adversities, including abuse, neglect and trauma.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct and indirect psychological services within children’s homes, informing care planning and risk management.
* Complete psychological assessments and formulations with children and young people who have complex trauma histories.
* Provide consultation and training to residential care staff and other professionals.
* Contribute to the development of trauma‑informed care pathways and deliver therapeutic parenting training.
* Participate in service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to audit and reporting processes.
* Deliver training on the trauma‑informed psychological approach and embed practice across the organization.
* Support reflective practice and supervision for residential care staff.
* Use electronic record systems for assessment reports, intervention planning and outcome monitoring.
* Maintain proficiency in IT systems for communication, reporting and data management.
* Manage own caseload while responding to organisational needs.
Working Conditions
* Exposure to emotionally distressing histories and behaviours that challenge.
* High levels of concentration and emotional resilience required.
* Demonstrate initiative and adaptability.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
* Diploma level (or equivalent) in a therapeutic modality.
* Registered with an accredited therapeutic body (HCPC, BACP, BABCP, COSCA, BPS).
* Additional training in therapeutic approaches or evidence‑based trauma‑informed interventions.
* Additional training in delivering training and group work.
* Experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma in residential settings.
* Experience working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Experience delivering therapeutic group work interventions.
* Experience facilitating meetings.
* Experience delivering training or presenting psychological information.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of child development.
* Understanding of developmental trauma and trauma‑informed care.
* Ability to manage and prioritise caseload.
* Report writing and presentation skills.
* Critical research skills.
* Work independently and as part of a wider team.
* Knowledge of Scotland’s care system.
* Awareness of safeguarding and risk assessment.
* Knowledge of Scottish policy (The Promise, GIRFEC, UNCRC).
* Emotional resilience and self‑care awareness.
* Experience supervising others.
* Experience managing complex professional communications.
* Experience in service evaluation, audit and development.
* Experience training others in psychological theory and/or practice.
* Experience using outcome measures.
Other Requirements
* Access to a car to travel across sites.
* Commitment to CPD.
* Ethical decision making.
* Commitment to clinical governance and supervision.
* Work within your level of competency.
Benefits
* Salary from £39,788 to £48,861 plus car allowance.
* Additional annual leave with length of service, starting at 2 years’ service.
* Car allowance to travel to homes.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling.
* Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover, physiotherapy and a 24/7 GP helpline.
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