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Job Introduction Package Description £30,000 - £33,000 per annumWorking with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within HMP Lowdham Grange to join our prisons Psychology team as a Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT).
As the Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT), you will help to develop and promote the psychological services within the Prison and work collaboratively with the Psychology team and external stakeholders.
You will support staff with their caseloads, whilst also maintaining direct contact with prisoners with complex needs including personality disorders, and serious offending histories. All work will be conducted under the supervision of a registered psychologistTo be successful in this role, the ideal candidate must have a degree conferring Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and able to provide proof of successful completion of an academic component of training towards registered status. This must be a BPS accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology or the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 1).
Sodexo’s vision for HMP Lowdham Grange is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation. Does this sound like something you’d like to be part of? Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers Main Responsibilities
This qualification will take between 2 and 4 years from the point of enrolment to complete. This is required to progress to registered status. We would expect candidates who are applying for this role to be able to commit to this qualification in its entirety. Each candidate will be responsible for their own Continued Professional Development (CPD). About The Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied
- Health and wellbeing incentives
- Reward and Recognition schemes
- Flexible working considered
- Volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Free parking on site
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within HMP Lowdham Grange to join our prisons Psychology team as a Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT).
As the Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT), you will help to develop and promote the psychological services within the Prison and work collaboratively with the Psychology team and external stakeholders.
You will support staff with their caseloads, whilst also maintaining direct contact with prisoners with complex needs including personality disorders, and serious offending histories. All work will be conducted under the supervision of a registered psychologistTo be successful in this role, the ideal candidate must have a degree conferring Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and able to provide proof of successful completion of an academic component of training towards registered status. This must be a BPS accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology or the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 1).
Sodexo’s vision for HMP Lowdham Grange is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation. Does this sound like something you’d like to be part of? Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers Main Responsibilities
- Offering advice and assistance in target/objective setting for prisoners.
- Participating in processes where an individual’s risk of harm to self or others is determined and managed i.e. attending Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) meetings for prisoners and providing advice and support to prisoners and staff.
- Offer advice on the location of a prisoner (both within the establishment or potential relocation to another category establishment).
- Write reports e.g. indeterminate sentenced prisoner reports, reports for Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and Parole Board Reviews.
- Raise awareness of the range of interventions available with those involved in sentence management so that they are better able to recognise who would benefit.
- Collaborative working with the Offender Management Unit (OMU) in progressing prisoners through their sentence at HMP Lowdham Grange including contributing to the Indeterminate Sentence for Public Protection (IPP) Strategy.
- Working closely with staff on the Psychological Support Unit in providing support to Prisoners.
- Interview and select prisoners to assess their suitability for accredited programmes and other interventions.
- Prepare for and co-facilitate (usually more complex) programmes, complete reports and set objectives for prisoners following completion of the programme.
Whilst we encourage all applicants to apply for this role, candidates will be expected to enrol on one of the contracted accredited Qualifications in forensic psychology which will support them to achieve registered forensic psychologist status with the HCPC.
This qualification will take between 2 and 4 years from the point of enrolment to complete. This is required to progress to registered status. We would expect candidates who are applying for this role to be able to commit to this qualification in its entirety. Each candidate will be responsible for their own Continued Professional Development (CPD). About The Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
Sodexo
http://www.sodexo.com
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Sophie Bellon
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Catering & Food Service Contractors
1966