Psychologist - Specialist Court And Family Services in Barking & Dagenham, Essex

Job Title:
Psychologist - Specialist Court and Family Services

Specialism:
Psychology

Location:
Barking and Dagenham, UK

Salary:

Type:
Full Time

We are seeking a talented Psychologist - Specialist Court and Family Services to join our dynamic team in Barking and Dagenham. This vital role will be based within an organisation renowned for its supportive environment and impactful work within the local community. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone eager to make a meaningful difference, while working with a diverse range of cases. Full-time positions are available, providing an excellent balance of professional challenges and opportunities for personal growth in the field of psychology.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Immerse yourself in a role that offers stability and continued professional development.
• Comprehensive Training: We ensure you stay at the cutting edge of psychological practice with access to continual training and development opportunities.
• Community Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the wellbeing of families and children in Barking and Dagenham.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals and be a part of a supportive team culture.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a strong work-life balance with flexible working arrangements where possible.

What you will do:

• Conduct complex psychological assessments for children, adults, parents, and carers to aid in care proceedings, pre-proceedings, and permanency planning.
• Offer expert psychological advice on parenting capacity, risk, trauma, attachment, and capability for change.
• Develop high-quality psychological reports that meet court standards, ensuring they are analytical, proportionate, and defensible.
• Provide specialist consultation and guidance to social workers, managers, and legal colleagues within Children’s Services.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary and legal planning discussions such as case conferences and court forums.
• Manage a therapeutic caseload as needed, delivering short interventions to families in the Specialist Intervention Service.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives within ECAS to improve psychological assessment practices and ensure alignment with HCPC and BPS standards.
• Oversee the professional leadership and line management for assistant and trainee psychology roles within ECAS.
• Monitor demand, workflow, timeliness, quality, and impact of psychological assessments, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in developing a performance framework for psychological assessments to guide service improvements and management reporting.
• Advise on psychological assessment approaches, ensuring consistency and defensible decision-making.
• Contribute to strategic service planning by identifying assessment trends and advising on future service design and workforce needs.
• Manage resources for psychological assessment activities and support the efficient allocation of external psychological assessments.
• Ensure professional risk management for psychological assessment practices within ECAS.
• Represent ECAS in key forums, influencing service strategies and enhancing confidence in the in-house model.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Compliance with Council safeguarding requirements.

Barking and Dagenham offers a vibrant environment to live and work, with a rich community atmosphere and excellent transport links to the heart of London. Join us in creating a positive impact in this wonderfully diverse and dynamic area.

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