9236 - Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - Youth Custody Services
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,457 to £64,318 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £55,457 - £61,003, London salary range is £58,471 - £64,318. Your salary will be dependent on your base location |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | TW13 4ND |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9236 |
Summary
Various exciting opportunities have recently arisen for additional Senior Registered Psychologists within Psychology Services for HMPPS Youth Custody Service (YCS). Each post-holder can be potentially based at any of the YCS sites across England and Wales including HMYOIs Feltham (Heathrow), Werrington (Stoke-on-Trent), Wetherby (Yorkshire), Parc (South Wales) and Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC: Milton-Keynes). With approximately 500 children in custody, YCS Psychology Services work across the whole spectrum of complex needs of this population as part of a trauma-informed approach. Practice is integrated across all partner agencies with an enduring focus on the best interests of the child. Given all services for this specialist population are underpinned by evidence based practice, Psychology Services are integral to the wider YCS. organisation. In addition to providing services into sites, YCS Psychology Services are also integral to numerous wider national consultancy projects including an Interventions Model, staff training and development including a model for Reflective Practice, and various other developmentally appropriate approaches to support the organisation. YCS Senior Psychologists also line manage and supervise the practice of other staff in the team including trainee psychologists. Whilst mainly services for children, YCS Psychology Services works into HMP Feltham which is a split site, thereby providing opportunities for working with adults. Further, as part of the wider HMPPS Psychology Services Group, successful applicants will also benefit from numerous opportunities for CPD and career progression working across the wider custodial estate. Motivation and resilience to work with this complex yet rewarding young population is essential. Experience of working with children involved in the youth justice system is desirable but full training and support will be provided. All suitably qualified interested parties are therefore encouraged to apply but to discuss this post further please contact ycs.psychology@justice.gov.uk and someone will get back to you.