14260 - Senior Counselling Psychologists – Psychology Services – Youth Custody Service
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,457 to £61,003 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | LS22 5ED |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14260 |
Summary
Youth Custody Service are currently recruiting Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologists for public sector Under 18 Youth Custody Sites: HMYOIs; Werrington and Wetherby
As such, anyone with the appropriate qualifications and interested in working as a Counselling Psychologist within YCS is encouraged to apply.
In addition to holding a caseload of children in custody, successful applicants will also be responsible for establishing agreements with Universities and appointing, co-ordinating, managing and supervising Trainee Counselling Psychologist placements at their respective site and potentially others.
Applicants must have HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist and be Chartered with the BPS with eligibility as a supervisor.
Experience of working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.
Once in post, successful applicants will develop a professional service and network across YCS but also be integrated into the wider HMPPS Psychology Service.
As such, anyone with the appropriate qualifications and interested in working as a Counselling Psychologist within YCS is encouraged to apply.
In addition to holding a caseload of children in custody, successful applicants will also be responsible for establishing agreements with Universities and appointing, co-ordinating, managing and supervising Trainee Counselling Psychologist placements at their respective site and potentially others.
Applicants must have HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist and be Chartered with the BPS with eligibility as a supervisor.
Experience of working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.
Once in post, successful applicants will develop a professional service and network across YCS but also be integrated into the wider HMPPS Psychology Service.