Job Description
Job overview
Theres something special about joining a service right at the beginning youll have scope to innovate, influence and shape our newly established Croydon Intensive Support Team (IST).
Our service supports autistic adults and adults with intellectual disabilities who may be experiencing significant distress, behaviours of concern, or an increased risk of hospital admission. In this role, youll lead a skilled multidisciplinary team - including an assistant psychologist, behaviour specialist, specialist speech and language therapist, Transforming Care nurse, Autism peer support worker, and an advanced practitioner. Together, youll help people stay safe, connected to their communities, and supported in ways that reduce the need for crisis-driven or restrictive interventions. Above all, youll ensure that every person receives care that is compassionate, personalised, and shaped by what matters most to them.
Were looking for someone who cares as much as we do, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience. Youll be a skilled psychologist committed to neurodiversity affirmative practice with expertise in Positive Behaviour Support and systemic approaches, but more than that, youll be someone who listens, understands, and takes the time to make people feel heard.
Main duties
Clinical
1. Lead the delivery of specialist psychological c...