Job summary
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.
Job description
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 description
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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window).
