Overview
Here at Serco, we have an exciting opportunity for a Forensic Psychologist to take a pivotal role in the continued development of the new Democratic Therapeutic Community (DTC) within our secure establishment. You will contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality psychological services, supporting both the DTC and the wider Rehabilitative Culture across the prison.
As a key member of the psychological services team, you will provide clinical expertise in assessing criminogenic needs, monitoring behavioural change through treatment, and ensuring the DTC meets high standards of therapeutic integrity. You will also play a vital role in promoting positive cultural change and providing professional support to colleagues and trainees.
You will be responsible for the line management and support of Forensic Psychologists in Training and the supervision of DTC staff, ensuring that all our work adheres to a code of conduct compliance and BPS and HCPC guidelines.
Responsibilities
You’ll also:
* Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and treatment evaluations
* Facilitate group and community meetings to promote therapeutic engagement
* Monitor behavioural change and contribute to multidisciplinary risk management
* Provide consultancy and psychological input to prison‑wide initiatives and meetings
* Contribute to research, audit, and quality assurance within the DTC
* Act as a professional witness in parole hearing and promote rehabilitative culture across the establishment
Qualifications
You bring strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, alongside a commitment to ethical and evidence‑based practice.
* Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Registration as a Forensic Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Significant post‑qualification experience in secure or forensic settings
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to professional development and reflective practice
Desirable
* Registered on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAAPS)
* Experience of working within or establishing a Democratic Therapeutic Community
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
A place you can make an impact - Using specialist behavioural analysis you'll contribute to the reintegration of ex‑offenders back into society, helping them to address the factors that influence offending behaviour.
A place you can count on - With six prisons across the UK and a breadth of roles, you'll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression. We actively fund psychologists towards chartered and/or registered status and with ongoing CPD activities and look to promote from within.
A place for you - You'll become an integral member of a well‑defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. We promote an empathic and therapeutic approach, respecting individual differences and promoting self‑efficacy.
What we offer
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
* A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
* A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
* A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
* Interesting and enjoyable work.
* Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
* A safe and supportive culture.
* A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
* Training Fees paid.
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