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YMCA Robin Hood

Registered Practitioner Psychologist/Psychotherapist

5 days ago

Newark

At YMCA Robin Hood Group, we provide warm, loving homes across the East Midlands and East Yorkshire where children in our care receive the therapeutic care they need to heal and thrive. As a not-for-profit organisation, children are always our priority. Our unique, psychologically-informed care model sets us apart, putting their well-being before profit every time. The investment in our Clinical Team signals the start of an exciting period of evolution and you will have a fantastic opportunity to be part of enhancing the care and support provided by our teams from the very beginning of that journey. We’ll also invest in you - offering the training, support, supervision and development you need to deliver exceptional care. From in-house learning to clear career pathways, we’re here to help you grow as far as your ambition takes you. Role Highlights Job Title: Registered Practitioner Psychologist/Psychotherapist Salary range: Between £50,000 and £65,000 depending on experience. Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role We are looking for a passionate, values-led Psychologist/Psychotherapist to join our Clinical Team, to provide a high quality therapeutic and psychological service to children in our care. The primary purpose of this role will be to promote the mental health, safety and wellbeing of children in our care. Key aspects of the role are supporting our teams to recognise and address the needs of children in our care through consultation, reflective practice, training and development and providing direct assessments and therapeutic support to young people where appropriate and clinically indicated. Whilst this role is primarily within the Children’s Residential Service, there is scope for this role to evolve and develop to support other areas of the YMCA Robin Hood Group.We are proud of the other services within our Group, offering different services to support the needs of our local communities. From our 16+ Supported Housing for young people to our Newark Community and Activity Village, our aim is to provide as many opportunities to support children, young people and vulnerable adults. About You – Does this sound like you? We are ideally looking to see that you are a Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Counselling, Forensic, Educational, Clinical) or Registered Psychotherapist with the HCPC/UKCP/BACP with post qualification experience in a setting relevant to our services. From your training and experience, you will also have at least one therapeutic modality. It is essential for you to have training/experience in assessing and supporting risks and challenges. It would be highly desirable for you to have training/experience in neurodevelopmental assessments. We aren’t precious about your current job title; we value your experience and knowledge base and most importantly how you engage and work with children. Could you be the person we are looking for? • Committed to high standards – You’ll role model and drive excellence to consistently meet the highest quality standards., • Resilient – You’ll support staff and children through tough days, helping to maintain stability and positivity., • Calm and consistent – You’ll lead without hesitation and support the team to respond to challenging behaviour with confidence and care., • Caring – You’ll be child first in your approach. You’ll build strong relationships with the children to develop trust and secure attachments., • Confident – You’ll advocate for children and work with the team to do what’s right, even when it’s hard., • Flexible – Work-life balance is absolutely essential and we are really supportive of your out-of-work commitments but there may be times when the children’s need extend beyond the 9-5 and we would love to know you can be flexible to meet those needs., • A driver – Due to the locations of our homes, it is important you are able to reliably access our geographical area (Nottingham, Newark, Goole, Selby), and so a driving licence and access to a car is required., • Safe to work with children – An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required. What We Value We’re driven by our core values and we look for these in every member of our team: • We Seek Out – We’re always looking for ways to do better., • We Welcome – We include, respect, and support everyone., • We Inspire – We believe in every person’s potential., • We Speak Out – We advocate for what’s right., • We Serve Others – We act with compassion and purpose. These values are more than just words—they shape how we work, lead, and serve. Our North Star Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support: • Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are, • Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life, • Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them You will play a vital role in achieving this mission. Our Benefits We value your commitment and relentless dedication and have crafted a package of health & well-being benefits. Here’s some of what you can expect: • Funded training, qualifications & career progression across YMCA services, • Quarterly Campfires – celebrating our impact across the organisation, • Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme, • Minimum of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with service, • Discounted YMCA childcare & holiday clubs, • £500 refer-a-friend bonus, • Blue Light Card eligibility + 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross Diversity & Safer Recruitment YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive. Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. Please contact in the first instance. We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding. Ready to Apply? If you believe in the transformative power of therapeutic care, share our values, and have the relevant experience to match - we want to hear from you. Please share your CV with us!! What Happens Next? We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted. Feedback can be provided following interview. For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out to our recruitment team – who would be delighted to help.

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