Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist at The Aurora Group

Cranborne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

65270.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Assessment, Therapeutic Interventions, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Mentoring, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Psychometric Tools, Staff Training, Innovative Practices, Emotional Support, Cognitive Development, Behavioural Development

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Overview and Responsibilities Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist – Aurora Beeches School Location: Cranborne, Dorset Salary: £47,736.00 - £65,270.40 Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: full time, permanent About us: Aurora Beeches School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, sitting in 16 acres of listed gardens and a wider 50 acre campus – it is a truly spectacular place to work. The staff pull together to achieve a common goal of empowering their young people through learning, they strive to exceed expectations wherever possible. At Aurora Beeches School, we believe in giving young people the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support students with a range of additional learning needs to create and meet their own goals. With an established MDT on site, including Psychology, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and dedicated therapy spaces, we offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working as well as to be part of an innovative service that values new ideas and strives to excel in clinical practice. The main purpose of the role: As a Clinical Psychologist, you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based psychological approaches to support their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development. Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and independent living, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will act as both a clinician and a mentor, supporting young people directly through tailored assessments and interventions, while also guiding non-clinical staff to respond to challenging behaviours and communication needs in ways that promote independence rather than reliance. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments using structured interviews and psychometric tools, designing, and delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions, and contributing to the development of staff training programmes. You'll also work closely with external professionals, supervise Assistant Psychologists, and have the opportunity to innovate and make a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment. This really is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, using your skills to help shape brighter, more independent futures for young people, and playing a key role in supporting their journey into adulthood. Please see the link below for our full job description: Psychologist Boveridge - Jan 2025.docx Skills and Qualifications Successful candidate qualities: Experience working with young people with autism and ages 11-16 Doctorate-level clinical qualification in Psychology. Registered and accredited with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote the dignity and individuality of young people by encouraging effective communication, making choices and reducing support needs. Develop positive professional relationships with young people, parents, families and colleagues. Promote attitudes that value young people with Special Educational Needs as individuals with a right to be treated with respect. Benefits and Additional Information 🌟What’s on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: 📚 Grow with Us – Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. 💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme 💰 Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 🩺 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. 🦷 UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources 👯‍♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000! Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!(*Terms apply) 🍽️ Free Lunch While on ShiftEnjoy free lunch while working at Beeches School and Boveridge College – just one of the ways we look after our team. How to apply? Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Adele.richard@theauroragroup.co.uk Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Psychologist, you'll conduct psychological assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions to support young people's development. You'll also mentor non-clinical staff and contribute to staff training programs.