We are collaborating with a private client, a rapidly expanding provider of safe and nurturing children’s homes, specialist education, and supported accommodation across England. Established in 2007, the company has grown to a team of over 1,000 colleagues. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Psychology to join their dedicated team. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and requires national travel across various sites in England.
Please note a driving licence and access to a car is required. Tier 2 sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.
Duties and responsibilities for the Head of Psychology are:
* Design, implement, and oversee the therapeutic services for the Residential and Supported Accommodation divisions.
* Develop a system to ensure team outputs are evidenced and measurable.
* Contribute to the formulation of a therapy dashboard, providing a monthly management information report to be shared with divisional MDs and the Senior Executive Team (SET).
* Line manage a team of psychologists.
* Maintain compliance with KPIs and SLAs, taking prompt action to address any negative variations.
* Closely monitor team outputs to ensure maximum utilisation and identify areas of underperformance.
* Embed a therapeutic approach throughout the Residential and Supported Accommodation divisions.
Minimum requirements for the Head of Psychology are:
* Chartered or holding a doctorate in a psychology discipline (e.g., forensic, clinical, counselling, educational, organisational) with HCPC and BPS registration.
* HCPC Registered.
* Experience in leading a similar function within Health and Social Care/Education, with a solid understanding of associated regulations, is highly desirable.
* Exceptional judgement with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
* Proven track record of achievement against KPIs in a similar environment.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate and challenge.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Proficient in spoken, listening, writing, communication, and presentation skills in English.
* Outstanding administrative skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
* Team-oriented and results-focused.
* Strong IT literacy.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay rates
* Christmas bonus
* Blue Light Card
* MyGym and MyActive discounts
* Financial wellbeing service
* Life Assurance
* Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
* Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
* Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
* Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
* Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
* Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
* Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
* Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
* Supportive management and senior leaders.
* High quality CPD opportunities.
* Free eye checks.
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