Clinical / Forensic Psychologist

The CPG works in partnership with Navigo and Faraway, a Peer-Led Organisation, to deliver Neurodiversity Services for people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic people within North East Lincolnshire and across the Humber TCP. These services aim to meet the unique needs of these populations through the provision of various Assessment and Treatment, Intervention and Support Pathways using a Psychology-led, Multi-Disciplinary, needs-led, person-centred approach and Peer-Led Offer. The Adult Neurodiversity Services (ANDS) based at Val Waterhouse Centre in Grimsby comprise of an Intensive Support Team (IST), Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS), Adult Autism Service (AAS) and an ADHD Service. Faraway is also based here and works in partnership with the statutory services.

You will join a well-established specialist community service within the Adult Neurodiversity Services in North East Lincolnshire (NEL) and to provide specialist Clinical/Forensic Psychology input to support service users within the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS)., This is an exciting opportunity for either a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to join a well-established Community Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS). You will work within a psychology-led, multi-disciplinary team that uses Positive Behaviour Support, Active Support and Trauma Informed Care approaches within a community forensic setting.

A relevant professional qualification and HCPC registration together with a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and health and social care pathways is essential as well as experience of working with complex cases in the field of Learning Disability and/or Autism. The ability to be an autonomous practitioner, manage a clinical caseload and provide clinical oversight of all cases within the service are essential as is the ability to work in partnership with other organisations.

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We
recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.