Forensic Psychologist

Part Time

Sessional contract work 

Excel Fostering have developed a Multidisciplinary Assessment Treatment and Therapy Service (MATTS) which provides assessment, consultation and therapy to children and young people looked after in their fostering services. MATTS is overseen by a Clinical Director and led in each region by an employed Clinical Lead and the team comprises of a variety of experienced Clinicians including (but not limited to) Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists, Creative Therapists, Equine / Animal Assisted Therapists, Family / Dyadic Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and many more.

Due to the growth in our service and the longer-term support we provide, we are looking to recruit an experienced Forensic Psychologist. This role will enrich and strengthen the support that we currently provide to fostering families and the children they care for.

Our Clinicians are self-employed and are commissioned to undertake specific pieces of assessment and intervention. We work collaboratively as a multi-disciplinary team around the young person and fostering family.

The work of a Forensic Psychologist at Capstone Foster Care could include:

• Offering expert psychological consultation and advice to Carers, Supervising Social Workers and the child's wider support network to inform a holistic and evidence-based approach to support
• Carrying out specialist psychological assessments with young people that support formulation development and inform direct therapeutic interventions tailored to the child's specific needs.
• Undertaking risk assessments, risk formulations and providing expert input on risk and vulnerability support plans.
• Delivering NICE compliant psychological interventions.

This is a unique, multidisciplinary service working in an adaptive and responsive way to support children and young people within their fostering family.

Forensic Psychologist Qualifications and Experience

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those who completed training prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Two or more distinct psychological therapies and an understanding of lifespan developmental psychology.
• Experience of delivering NICE compliant psychological interventions.
• Experience of working with care experienced children and young people and individuals who have a history of developmental trauma.
• A commitment to neuro-affirmative practice in your approach to understanding and working alongside the individuals that you support.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is enshrined within Capstone Foster Care’s policy and practice. We expect our employees to share this commitment with us.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and value individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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