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Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* T&C's apply.  It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title:       Practitioner Psychologist Location:       Wessex Lodge School and associated homes, South West  Salary:          Up to £60,000 dependent on experience Contract:       Permanent Essential:      Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required We’re looking for a Practitioner Psychologist with demonstrable leadership skills to join our Wessex Lodge school clinical service. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the developing clinical service at the school and to work closely with the Clinical Locality Lead to develop the clinical provision in line with neurodiversity and intersectionality affirming therapeutic support.  This is a varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving transformational change. About the role We are excited to be expanding our clinical service during a time of growth for the service.  We currently have an opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our Clinical Wellbeing team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach. You will be responsible for holding a caseload alongside other clinician’s at Wessex Lodge School (and associated children’s homes) based in the South West. With the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. Our well-established Clinical Team support a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist  who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Location: Wessex Lodge School and associated children’s homes, South West   Welcome to Wessex Lodge School About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality education and special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: https:// Essential Criteria: Registered with the HCPC and own professional body.Post-graduate doctoral level in Clinical / Counselling / Educational Psychology (or its equivalent if trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS  Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern).Demonstrable ability to lead and manage strategically.Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners.Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively.Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults.Experience of lecturing/teaching/training.Full valid UK driving licence, access to a car and ability to drive extended distances across the Locality, when required, e.g., to attend meetings.Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work. For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact   What’s in it for you? You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. This role will be key to the development of the service, working closely with the Clinical Locality Lead and Head of Clinical Operations (South). This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Benefits  Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance30 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysPension scheme with options to increase your contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksWork 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following  successful completion of the probation period</li

Locum Educational Psychologist - Wiltshire If you enjoy supporting students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. We are currently working with a client who is looking for an Educational Psychologist, for a locum role. This role is primarily completing statutory assessments for our client, this need has risen due to a shortage of staff. This is a flexible outside IR35 role that gives you the opportunity to make your own schedule and to work how many days you can per week. What is offered: Competitive pay rate (£1100 per assessment).Flexible working pattern.National access to all of Reed’s educational psychology clients.Opportunity to join Reed’s educational psychology forum and online events.Free DBS checksWeekly payroll Requirements: Qualified in education psychology.Registered with the HCPC.Availability to complete at least one assessment per month.SEMH experience is desirable. Our experienced consultants understand your needs and will always strive to ensure that the level of service provided is world class and seamless from start to finish. We care about you as an individual, and as such we want you to always get the most out of working with REED Educational Psychology. About Reed: Reed is a pioneer specialist recruitment agency in the UK. For seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work. Reed is 18% owned by the Reed Foundation, a registered charity. This means at Reed we all work one day a week for charity. If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply to this advert as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

4Recruitment Services are seeking Educational Psychologists to provide services  to various clients based within England. We have a range of part time and full time placements available and some clients are offering fully remote & hybrid working options. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: British Psychological Society (BPS) recognised first degree in psychology. A Doctorate or Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, and eligibility for chartered status within the British Psychological Society.HCPC registrationRecent, relevant in-service professional development.Detailed understanding and awareness of relevant SEN legislation.Experience of working with children and young people with SEN/Disability, and detailed knowledge of research informed interventions and approaches that prevent and meet SEN.Enhanced DBS check We offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits ProgrammeOur own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on or email  .