Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist to deliver trauma-informed assessments, behaviour change interventions, safeguarding support and risk management within Approved Premises and refuges for domestic abuse survivors, supporting both perpetrators and victims within a safeguarding-led framework.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you:
Forensic Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Behaviour Change Practitioner, Offender Rehabilitation Specialist, Risk and Safeguarding Specialist, Criminal Justice Practitioner
SALARY: circa £50,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Remote Working with the need to travel as required
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist to deliver evidence-based services that support rehabilitation, reduce reoffending and strengthen public protection. You will work across Approved Premises and domestic abuse refuges providing specialist assessment, case formulation and therapeutic intervention.
As a Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist you will help shape trauma-informed practice, contribute to safeguarding and lead psychologically-informed behaviour change work. You will draw on psychological theory, structured risk assessment and collaborative working to support survivors and perpetrators through stabilisation and accredited programmes.
The organisation is seeking a Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist who can work autonomously, communicate effectively with partner agencies and support ongoing service development through evaluation, supervision and quality assurance.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Forensic Psychologist / Criminal Justice Psychologist include:
Psychological Assessment & Formulation: Complete assessments of risk, need and responsivity to guide intervention planning
Behaviour Change Programmes: Design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based group and one-to-one interventions
Trauma-Informed Support: Provide stabilisation work and therapeutic input for domestic abuse survivors in refuge settings
Approved Premises Work: Support risk management, crisis response and multi-disciplinary reviews
Risk Assessment: Complete structured assessments such as SRP or SAVRY and contribute to robust management plans
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Participate in MAPPA, safeguarding meetings and joint case planning
Service Development: Contribute to audits, evaluations and psychologically-informed environments
Supervision & Quality Assurance: Provide oversight, feedback and capability building for practitioners
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Proven experience of working with individuals who pose a risk of harm to others
Previous experience in delivering individual and group interventions for offending behaviour or trauma
Knowledge of domestic abuse dynamics, coercive control and trauma-informed practice
Experience with multi-agency working, safeguarding and public protection
Strong psychological formulation, communication and case management skills
Ability to work autonomously across community and refuge settings
HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Forensic or Clinical with relevant experience)
DESIRABLE
A background in Approved Premises or similar high-risk environments
Experience working within domestic abuse refuge services
Training in accredited offending behaviour programmes
Experience providing supervision or consultancy
Research or service development skills
Accredited training in the Stalking Risk Profile
CLOSING DATE: 17 th December 2025
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and short Covering Letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the role to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14159
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