Head of Psychology: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

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.

? Join them on their mission to transform the lives of children and young people. Apply today to become part of the journey!