Clinical Psychologist

Role: Clinical Psychologist

Salary:50400 per annum (pro Rata) 26.12 hourly equivalent

Location:Stroud Gloucestershire

Contract: Perm/Part Time 7 hours per week(flexibility to work around the needs of the applicant and the needs of the service)

Date of Interview:24^th August 2026

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light and CSSCCard eligibility with discounts at over 15000 national retailers
• BHN Extras Cycle scheme benefit

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for the Action for Children family.

A bit about the service:

At Rowan Tree House were doing something truly different.

This is a forever home for a young adult with learning disabilities complex psychological needs and behaviours that challenge requiring a trauma informed approach based on the RELATE model. Rather than preparing for the next placement were creating a home for life one built on stability consistency compassion and meaningful relationships.

Our ambition is to provide the right therapeutic support so this young adultcan flourish build independence at their own pace and remain connected to their community as they transition into adulthood. Youll be joining a highly committed multi-disciplinary team internal to Action for Children alongside an equally committed external team of multi-agency professionalswhere every professional plays a vital role in creating lasting positive outcomes.

A bit about the role

As our Clinical Psychologist youll be the dedicated psychological lead for Rowan Tree House shaping the therapeutic approach for both the young adult and the team around them.

Working closely with the Rowan Tree House Leadership Team residential colleagues mother and external professionals youll provide specialist psychological assessment formulation training workshops and intervention ensuring care is evidence-based person-centred and focused on improving quality of life.

Youll lead on Positive Behaviour Support undertake functional behaviour assessments develop and review PBS plans and translate complex clinical formulations into practical strategies that empower the staff team to provide exceptional care every day.

This is a highly collaborative role where youll coach and develop colleagues through clinical supervision reflective practice hands-on modelling and specialist training. Youll also contribute to risk management Multi-Disciplinary Reviews all focused on the best interests of the young adult service evaluation and continuous improvement helping to reduce restrictive practices while promoting positive outcomes in line with best practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting differencenot only to one remarkable young adultss life but also to shape an innovative therapeutic service where psychology is embedded into everything we do.

Howyoullhelp to create brighter futures

• Provide specialist psychological assessments formulations and evidence-based interventions.
• Lead on Positive Behaviour Support including functional behaviour assessments and PBS planning.
• Deliver reflectivesupervision reflective practice and therapeutic coaching to residential colleagues.
• Translate complex psychological concepts into practical person-centered approaches that support everyday care.
• Work collaboratively with families and multi-disciplinary professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Support the development of trauma-informed least restrictive and psychologically informed practice.
• Contribute to service audits evaluations and continuous improvement to ensure the highest standards of care.

Lets talk about you

Were looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about improving the lives of young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Youll bring:

• A Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology.
• Registration with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Clinical Psychologist.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities complex psychological needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support functional behaviour assessments and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with families and external professionals.
• Confidence in providing clinical supervision reflective practice and training to non-clinical staff.
• Excellent communication organisational and report-writing skills.
• A compassionate resilient and person-centered approach with a genuine belief that every young adult deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Action for Children

We are one of the largest childrens charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UKs vulnerable children for over 150 years.

Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and onLinkedInFacebook orYouTube to get to know us better.

The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it by checking outourDriven by Love video.

Good to know.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

Application Process

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

Contact: Shannon Neander at quoting reference number 13457

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