Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist

Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist - Aurora Beeches School
Location: Cranborne, Dorset
Salary: £47,736.00 - £65,270.40
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: full time, permanent

About us
Aurora Beeches School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, sitting in 16 acres of listed gardens and a wider 50-acre campus - it is a truly spectacular place to work. The staff pull together to achieve a common goal of empowering their young people through learning; they strive to exceed expectations wherever possible.

At Aurora Beeches School, we believe in giving young people the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support, and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support students with a range of additional learning needs to create and meet their own goals.

With an established MDT on site, including Psychology, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy, and dedicated therapy spaces, we offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working, as well as to be part of an innovative service that values new ideas and strives to excel in clinical practice.

The main purpose of the role
As a Clinical Psychologist, you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based psychological approaches to support their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development. Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and independent living, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will act as both a clinician and a mentor, supporting young people directly through tailored assessments and interventions, while also guiding non-clinical staff to respond to challenging behaviours and communication needs in ways that promote independence rather than reliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting psychological assessments using structured interviews and psychometric tools
• Designing and delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions
• Contributing to the development of staff training programmes
• Working closely with external professionals
• Supervising Assistant Psychologists
• Innovating and making a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment

This really is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, using your skills to help shape brighter, more independent futures for young people, and playing a key role in supporting their journey into adulthood.

Successful candidate qualities

• Experience working with young people with autism and ages 11-16
• Doctorate-level clinical qualification in Psychology
• Registered and accredited with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote the dignity and individuality of young people by encouraging effective communication, making choices, and reducing support needs
• Develop positive professional relationships with young people, parents, families, and colleagues
• Promote attitudes that value young people with Special Educational Needs as individuals with a right to be treated with respect

🌟 What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

📚 Grow with Us - Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

💰 Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

🩺 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

🦷 UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

👯‍♀️ Refer a Friend - Earn £1,000!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!

🍽️ Free Lunch While on Shift
Enjoy free lunch while working at Beeches School and Boveridge College - just one of the ways we look after our team.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.