Are you a values-driven psychologist, passionate about improving the lived experience of people using services and staff, aspiring to promote positive change in the systems all around us? If so, taking your next career step working at Second Step could be the right move for you. Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South-West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other needs. We promote wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures. We value relationships and making sense of what has happened to those accessing our services, rather than labelling what is wrong with them. Commissioned since 2019 by Somerset Council, Step Together is an innovative service that offers a psychological, adversity and trauma (PAT) informed approach to those rough sleeping/at risk of homelessness with multiple disadvantage and complex needs (mental health, forensic history, substance use). We advocate for system change, creatively thinking with other agencies to develop innovative ways to overcome barriers to engagement, turning these into opportunities to steer positive trauma-informed system change. Contract: Fixed term until end of March 2026 Recommissioning will commence in September, and we hope to have confirmation of the service model in early 2026, at which time we will be able to discuss permanent opportunities around psychology, which is a seen as a valuable part of this commissioned service. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7, or band 8a, psychologist to join the team. Step Together is experiencing a time of change, working closely with our commissioners on recommissioning the service for the coming years. With 6 years’ experience delivering our flagship PAT-informed service and a clear evidence-base for psychological input, we are a highly-regarded service across Somerset. We are looking to continue to develop our PAT informed model through this period of change, and are keen to hear from innovative individuals about any interests or specialisms which could further enhance our creative and inclusive service to support positive outcomes for clients. The successful applicant will have an interest in relationally oriented approaches, interpersonal dynamics and understanding the impact of adversity/trauma. Skills in trauma-informed formulation, an ability to inspire learning in others and support the wellbeing of staff through reflective contexts are essential. There will be investment in your professional development through training and robust clinical supervision and you will become part of the growing psychology team with other psychologists, developing training and leading system change across Second Step and beyond. If you have the drive, adaptability, and open-mindedness to hold the hope and compassion for clients that other services have struggled to effectively work alongside, believing that recovery and growth are always possible, then we welcome hearing from you. We would encourage an early conversation with you about these opportunities – if working for Step Together is of interest to you, please get in touch with us. Please contact Alex Stewart, Service & Transformation Manager on or our Head of Psychology Jo Davies Closing date: This is a rolling opportunity, and we will close the advert when we find the right candidate/s Interview dates(s): TBC For more information and to apply please see our website www.second-step.co.uk. Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services. Unfortunately, Second Step is unable to sponsor applicants from outside the UK.