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Regional Psychologist - (FTC) - Children\'s Residential Homes - HCPC - Hybrid


Company : Compass Associates


Location : Bedford, England


Created : 2025-12-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Regional Psychologist – HCPC Registered Children’s Residential Homes – CAMHS, EBD Up to £63k per annum plus Mileage & other fantastic benefitsRemote (Home-based) with travel in your remit (Bucks, Herts, Bedfordshire) Full Time, Mon – Fri 12 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Overview:Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside a renowned Children’s Care and Specialist Education provider, boasting over 5 expert-led brands and supporting thousands of young people across the UK. They have a diverse portfolio of Residential Services, Specialist Schools, Health and Activity Centres, as well as Therapy and ADHD diagnosis and treatment services, for children and young people with complex needs such as Learning Disabilities and Autism, Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or have experienced trauma and CSE.Together, we are looking for a Regional Clinical, Forensic, Counselling or Educational Psychologist with a passion for working with children. You will be providing direct clinical work, assessment, supervision and training across a designated caseload of children’s homes; while collaborating with a friendly therapeutic team composed of Therapists (composed of other Psychologists, SALTs, OTs, Creative Arts), Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists with a common goal to make a difference on these children’s lives; all while receiving able support from their Clinical Lead and Clinical Director.Work Pattern: Managing your own diary, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, but can be flexible with a 4-day condensed contract12 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Location: This is a hybrid role, so you will work remotely with travel across the adjoining Northern Home Counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire. The EBD homes will be commutable from Northampton, Cambridge, St. Neots, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, St. Albans, Watford, High Wycombe, Hitchin, Bishop’s Stortford and other surrounding areas and towns.Travel is typically when needed, working week can look like 2/3 days working from home or 2 / 3 days working out in the field (depending on the needs of the region)Criteria: - HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Forensic)- Experience of working within a Children’s setting such as within Education, Residential or CAMHSInterview Process:This will be a two-stage process both via Teams, with the 1st stage informal meeting with one of their Senior Clinicians, to get a good understanding of the role.2nd stage will be with both Senior Clinicians, and competency basedSalary and Benefits:The Regional Psychologist role is paying up to £63k per annum depending on experience and qualifications + Mileage, and includes an industry-leading benefit package:25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays which accrues with length of serviceComprehensive inductionCPD opportunitiesEnhanced mat/pat pay and pension contributionsLife assuranceEligibility for a blue light cardFree meals at some servicesContact Details: To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Lijani Cherry at 02394 211 143 or Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.