Clinical Psychologist

Help children heal, connect, and thrive.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care and attending our specialist SEMH school.

Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education, and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.

Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing:

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
• Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
• Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
• Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
• Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work

About us

We are a family run-organisation and we continue to create this family culture throughout the organisation and teams. Timeout Homes was created in 2004 with the opening of one home and the aim of helping at least one child. Since then, Timeout has only continued to grow and develop over the years to where we are now. We now currently have 18 homes open across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire and have the fantastic opportunity to help more children.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Band 7/8a equivalent- depending on experience, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0075-26-0005

Job locations

Ripponden Mill

Mill Fold

Ripponden

West Yorkshire

HX6 4DH

United Kingdom

1 Brearley Hall

Luddendenfoot

HALIFAX

West Yorkshire

HX2 6HS

United Kingdom

Brookland School

13 Newhey Road

Milnrow

Rochdale

OL16 3NP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care and attending our specialist SEMH school.

Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education, and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
• Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
• Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
• Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
• Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to train in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), with supervision from accredited practitioners
• A supportive clinical team with regular supervision and CPD
• The chance to influence whole-system thinking in a truly child-centred setting
• Access to a broad, multidisciplinary team including SLTs, OTs, and art therapists
• A working culture that values reflective practice, curiosity, and relational safety

What Were Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)
• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs
• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care and attending our specialist SEMH school.

Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education, and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
• Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
• Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
• Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
• Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to train in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), with supervision from accredited practitioners
• A supportive clinical team with regular supervision and CPD
• The chance to influence whole-system thinking in a truly child-centred setting
• Access to a broad, multidisciplinary team including SLTs, OTs, and art therapists
• A working culture that values reflective practice, curiosity, and relational safety

What Were Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)
• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs
• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)

Experience

Essential

• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)

Experience

Essential

• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Timeout Childrens Homes Ltd

Address

Ripponden Mill

Mill Fold

Ripponden

West Yorkshire

HX6 4DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.timeouthomes.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Timeout Childrens Homes Ltd

Address

Ripponden Mill

Mill Fold

Ripponden

West Yorkshire

HX6 4DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.timeouthomes.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care and attending our specialist SEMH school.

Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education, and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
• Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
• Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
• Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
• Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to train in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), with supervision from accredited practitioners
• A supportive clinical team with regular supervision and CPD
• The chance to influence whole-system thinking in a truly child-centred setting
• Access to a broad, multidisciplinary team including SLTs, OTs, and art therapists
• A working culture that values reflective practice, curiosity, and relational safety

What Were Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)
• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs
• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)

Experience

Essential

• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable