Forensic Psychologist
12 month Maternity Cover Secondment/Fixed Term Opportunity
Forensic Psychologist – Grade 15 (£46,839 - £48,819)
About Croydon:
Working for Croydon, you will have the opportunity to be part of a newly developed clinical service, which is innovative and dynamic.
We are looking for a Forensic Psychologist, to join our clinical service at a time of exciting and positive changes. Working alongside our Lead Psychologist, you will be leading on developing a forensic psychological service in our youth offending service. We are keen to ensure that our clinical services are bespoke, flexible and offer timely responses. We wish to recruit a forensic psychologist who is open to outreach working practices; holding in mind the importance of well-being through relational practices, an understanding of social conditions and power.
We have a clear practice framework which privileges relationship based practice as a medium for change and we have invested in a whole systems approach to systemic training for all staff.
About you:
You will be an experienced, accredited and registered forensic psychologist, with an ability to work in diverse ways with this cohort of young people, carers and networks. You will be creative, being able to support this service area using a multitude of skills at your disposal. You will be responsible for the creation, provision and governance of a high quality specialist and forensic psychology service. You will be able you to use your experience and training within a statutory children’s service to effect positive outcomes for children and young people. You will be keen to practice privileging the importance of relationships, effectively engaging with our residents, partners, managers, social worker and practitioners; ensuring that our children and young people are able to make decisions to keep themselves and others safe.
About us:
In return, we will offer you high quality support and development opportunities, specialist CPD and much more. If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Hendrix Hammond on 07547 662336 for an informal discussion or email hendrix.hammond@croydon.gov.uk
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Closing date – Sunday 31 October 2021
Please note - previous applicants need not apply, thank you
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.