Mitie
Job title:
HMP Millsike – Trainee Psychologist
Company:
Mitie
Job description
Trainee PsychologistSalary:£28,000Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is driven by a bold vision: to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. We are excited by the opportunity Millsike presents: a blank canvas on which we can paint a bright future for our prisoners. Our mission is clear: to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re-enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this, we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations. Prisoners will experience a dramatic shift from traditional prison environments. Millsike will be a vibrant, bustling community, teeming with industry, activity and opportunities for personal growth. Above all, we will ensure our approach offers a deep sense of safety/respect, through a supportive, uplifting environment, that helps prisoners to see their potential and that unlocks a brighter future for all.Job objectives and responsibilitiesAs a Trainee psychologist you will work directly with prisoners, staff and various stakeholders under the supervision of a Registered Forensic Psychologist and Principal Psychologist.As a trainee you will undertake a variety of supervised work to gain experience and develop competency in working towards becoming a registered practitioner. This includes undertaking risk assessments and clinical assessments, writing professional reports and providing evidence as a professional witness at Parole Board hearings. It also includes delivering accredited programmes, designing bespoke formulation-driven interventions and undertaking research and consultancy projects to provide psychologically informed solutions to support our rehabilitative and restorative environments. You may also be required to provide training to multi-disciplinary staff or co facilitate training with some of your operational colleagues. Psychologists in training employed by Mitie may undertake training via one of several accredited routes and financial provision will be made towards the costs of the recognised registration route. Our trainees will be provided with a range of opportunities to progress and are expected to use these to the best advantage of their training and development. They are responsible for ensuring they are constantly progressing to the level of a registered psychologist. This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities, however as part of your trainee journey you will need to demonstrate evidence of some level of supervisory skills which may be linked to areas such as keyworker practice or facilitator practice.Person SpecificationThe right candidate will have experience working with individuals in challenging environments, exhibiting complex behaviours, or from vulnerable groups, either as a volunteer or a paid employee. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively. Capability to work in emotionally challenging environments and maintain performance under pressure. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in utilizing and responding appropriately to supervision.Experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system or those on its fringes is preferred. Ability to provide examples showcasing confidence and competence in group settings or delivering training. Experience in conducting risk assessments or clinical evaluations.Qualifications required in this role include a degree that meets the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Proof of successful completion of the academic component of training towards registered status, such as a BPS-accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology or the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 1) and registration with a professional body, typically the BPS.As a business, Mitie Care & Custody is committed to diversity and inclusion and we would welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people who have experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be given where applicable, and we would encourage anyone who might be thinking about a role in a secure establishment to get in touch.Our purpose: our expertise, care, technology, and insight create amazing work environments, helping our customers be exceptional every day.Our promise to our people: a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.Our promise to our customers: a trusted partner creating exceptional environments for your customers and people, adding value every day.Our culture – our core values and how we behave:We are one Mitie: we work as one to deliver a seamless, unrivalled service. We are all in it together, if we can help a customer or colleague in any way, we will. We are one Mitie.We are built on integrity and trust: integrity and trust are at the heart of all we do. We are the face of the company. We treat others as we would like to be treated. We are proud to work for Mitie.We go the extra mile: whether its keeping things running smoothly in a safe environment, looking for new ways to do things better or fixing problems, going the extra mile for our colleagues and customers, and keeping our promises is in our DNA.Our diversity makes us stronger: we are immensely proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as an equal.Our customers’ business is our business: we are a partner, trusted for our expertise and for putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Expected salary
Location
York
Job date
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:54:08 GMT
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