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ATV Clinical Psychologist

Job Introduction

About Us

ATV Anchor is a newly developed multi-disciplinary therapeutic team offering holistic, evidence based, psychological support for adoptive and special guardianship families across the Adopt Thames Valley region. Part of a national project developing multi-disciplinary approaches to meeting the needs of adoptive and special guardianship families, Anchor benefits from being embedded within a culture of innovation and creativity with opportunities for shared learning, evaluation and development.

We believe in the importance of offering high quality, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support to some of our most vulnerable families, families whose needs are often not understood within the context of other agencies. We are keen to eliminate the barriers to support and reduce the fragmentation of services that our families talk about experiencing.

Adopt Thames Valley Regional Adoption Agency launched in December 2017 and is the shared Adoption Service for Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Reading Borough Council (Brighter Futures for Children), The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (Achieving for Children), Swindon Borough Council, West Berkshire Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council.

About The role

We are excited to announce that we have an opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to cover a yearlong maternity leave in Adopt Thames Valley Anchor team. Employed at a salary equivalent to AfC Band 8a, we are looking for an individual dedicated to understanding the needs of adoptive and SGO families, committed to being part a team to meet these needs, able to engage and work alongside partner organisations and those with lived experience.

Our vision is to offer highly specialised accessible care to our families, working in a team that prizes the importance of working with the networks around a family, offering direct therapeutic support alongside consultation, reflective practice and training to colleagues within ATV and across wider partner services.

At the core of the work Anchor offers is a systemic understanding of developmental trauma and the application of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy both theoretically and clinically to support families. This is complemented by a range of other therapeutic approaches with an attachment lens including, Video Interaction Guidance, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Non-Violent Resistance.

About you

This is just the beginning. This role calls for an individual with big ideas, strong communication skills, and one who values partnership working. It offers the opportunity to play a strategic role in the development of a new service, developing your own knowledge and skills alongside this. We want you to bring your ideas and experience and help us shape this team. If you are interested in the creativity this post requires and the chance to work with young people and families who have experienced developmental trauma, then please get in touch to discuss further.

Rewards and benefits

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from

Vivup benefits platform
Vivup highfive recognition platform
Cyclescheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
Electric vehicle lease scheme
Discounts at local retailers
Salary finance options
Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rate

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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