Counselling Psychologist – Therapy Team
Strathmore College is recruiting a Counselling Psychologist to join our Therapy team. We seek enthusiastic, caring, and passionate individuals to become an integral part of our multidisciplinary team.
About the College
Strathmore College is a specialist education and training (SEN) college for students aged 19 to 25. Each learner follows a fully individualised programme designed to support them into employment and increased independence, with strong links to employers and community-based learning.
About the Role
The Counselling Psychologist will provide a psychology service to support students with complex needs, delivering tailored therapy and interventions to promote mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing. Responsibilities include:
* Providing a psychology service to support students with complex needs.
* Identifying and delivering appropriate tailored therapy and interventions.
* Liaising with families and carers to support student progress and achievement.
* Carrying out home visits and building positive relationships with families.
* Welcoming new starters through thoughtful and thorough assessments.
* Delivering engaging, subject‑specific training to help colleagues thrive.
* Managing EHCPs and contributing to meaningful, person‑centred annual reviews.
* Working collaboratively with mental health professionals to support individual needs.
Key Characteristics
* Resilient – able to support vulnerable children with a range of challenges.
* Strong communicator – able to build positive relationships with young people, caregivers and staff.
* Dedicated – committed to delivering the best care as part of a supportive and experienced team.
* Compassionate – naturally caring and compassionate, striving to provide the best care for our young people.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate a well‑rounded skill set relevant to the role. Additional requirements include willingness to undergo safeguarding screening, including Disclosure & Barring Service checks and providing at least two references covering the last three years.
Benefits
* Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme.
* Blue Light Card.
* Comprehensive induction.
* Commitment to ongoing training and career progression.
* Paid enhanced PVG/DBS.
* Wellbeing support.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Additional Information
Aspris Children’s Services is proud of the career pathway and training we provide. We ask that you demonstrate the values, transferable skills and life experience required for the role, and we will provide the training and support needed to progress.
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least two references covering the last three years, particularly for roles within our Schools.
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