We are seeking a compassionate and skilled *Clinical Psychologist* to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care.
Our integrated model combines residential care and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.
*What You’ll Be Doing:*
* Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
* You will be required to commute to Manchester at least once a week
* Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
* Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
* Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
* Contributing to assessment, care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
* Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work
*What We Offer:*
* *Opportunity to undertake further training*
* A supportive team with regular supervision and CPD
* The chance to influence whole-system thinking in a truly child-centred setting
* Access to a broad, multidisciplinary team
* A working culture that values reflective practice, curiosity, and relational safety
*What We’re Looking For:*
* HCPC-registered *Clinical Psychologist* (newly qualified or experienced)
* Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs
* A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
* Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, PACE or ACT is essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Solihull B90 8AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* PhD (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
