Job Description

Join Us as an Associate Educational Psychologist at PsychWorks Associates, an Award-Winning Service

PsychWorks Associates is actively seeking committed and compassionate

HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists

to join our growing community of Associate Practitioners.

We are looking for Educational Psychologists based in the following regions

South of England South-West East Midlands West Midlands North West North East
Whether you're newly exploring independent practice or an experienced associate, we welcome those who are passionate about trauma-informed, inclusive and systemic approaches to education and emotional wellbeing. Our referrals often involve

complex client needs

, including

acquired brain injury, neurodiversity, SEN, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges

making this an ideal role for Educational Psychologists seeking meaningful, varied work that aligns with their professional values.

About our Company

:

PsychWorks Associates offers treating psychology and rehabilitation case management support to clients who have experienced serious and catastrophic injuries, many of whom are

children and young people navigating complex emotional, cognitive, and educational needs as a result of a brain injury or other life-changing conditions

.

Founded in 2014 by Clinical Psychologist and Case Manager Dr Shabnam Berry-Khan, our

CQC-registered

, award-winning service was established with a passion for integrating psychological insight into every stage of recovery and development.

Our six core values: Compassion, Respect, Equity, Acceptance, Trust, and Environment shape the work we do and the community we build. When you belong, you thrive.

As an

Associate Educational Psychologist

, you will support children and young people navigating complex emotional, cognitive and educational needs often within the personal injury or medico-legal context. You'll work closely with case managers, families, legal teams, schools and other professionals to provide robust psychological insights and support outcomes that truly make a difference, creatively using the skills in your toolbox.

Core Responsibilities May Include:

Conducting in-depth psychological assessments and contributing to meaningful formulation Supporting and influencing

EHCPs

, including collaboration with schools, SENCOs and Local Authorities Providing direct therapeutic input to promote emotional regulation, self-esteem and school readiness Delivering consultation and guidance to parents, schools and support staff Supporting educational transitions (return to school, specialist placements, post-16) Preparing clear, comprehensive reports for education and legal teams Collaborating with case managers to ensure educational and emotional wellbeing are integrated in the wider rehabilitation plan Supporting the system within the injury and rehabilitation context

Why Join PsychWorks Associates?

We offer more than just referrals. We offer a

community and infrastructure

that helps you deliver your best work, regardless of your stage into private practice.

Benefits include:

Client and Systemic Input

- Work systemically with clients, families, schools and legal teams. Referrals are matched thoughtfully to your expertise and passion. (I'd remove this as a benefit as it's

A Compassionate Professional Community

- Be part of a team that values kindness, collaboration and seeing the human behind the title. <-- making these this first bullets

Work-Life Flexibility

- You decide your capacity, location, and schedule. Shape your practice around your lifestyle and family needs. <-- making these first bullets

Business Support at Every Stage

- Whether you're experienced or new to private work, our team supports you with onboarding, compliance and best practice. <-- making these first bullets

Free Peer Networking and Relevant CPD

- Access low or no-cost professional development and reflective spaces designed for psychologists.

Fair and Prompt Payment

- Competitive hourly rates and guaranteed payment even if we're waiting on client funds.

Location:

Remote/home-based with travel to clients, schools or homes. Most clients are in

London, the South or Midlands

, though referrals across the UK are growing.

Requirements:

HCPC registration

as an Educational Psychologist

Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience

(statutory or private sector) Strong understanding of trauma-informed, neuro affirming and inclusive practice Excellent assessment, consultation and report-writing skills Availability of

working with a minimum of 3 clients

Willingness to travel for in-person visits (approx. 25%)

Go to our website for more information:

https://www.psychworks.org.uk/workwithus/ Submit your CV to

engagement@psychworks.org.uk

Please note:

this is a self-employment/contractor opportunity and not an employed position.

If you would like to have an anonymous, informal chat with us, we welcome a confidential conversation. Feel free to call Rebekah, our friendly Engagement and Support Manager on 0204 526 8480 or drop her a line via the engagement email.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Freelance

More About PsychWorks Associates and Working with Us!

We are proudly an award-winning, unique service offering psychological support and case management to injury individuals and families. Known for providing responsive and high-quality clinicians, we are supporting, progressing, and innovating the injury field's rehabilitation provision for future generations. Drawing on our psychological underpinnings, we are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and driven by collaborative case coordination. We bring together mind and body, individuals and systems, evidence-based and personal experiences as part of our objective to make recovery a holistic journey for all involved. It's an exciting time to join a passionate and dedicated group of office and clinical personnel led by an out-spoken, kind, and high-performing founder, Dr Shabnam Berry-Khan.

Our promise to referrers and Associates is therefore very clear and part of our customer service: to provide proactive, 'good-fit', timely and coordinated input, supported by the office staff. Cost-effectiveness, fairness, and reasonableness lie at the core of the work we offer, clinical or administrative.

This role is situated within the office team, known as the hub. The hub itself is a well-formed, professional group of highly dedicated individuals whose many unifying characteristics include kindness, respect, loyalty, joviality and honesty. A healthy work-life balance is encouraged and a focus on positive mental health is valued.

We feel the synergy of solid, forward-thinking teams with aligned values and commitment to our mission has been captured nicely in these recent testimonials:

"The 'checking-in' support has been so valuable as I transition into the service"

Associate Case Manager when starting in the role, September 2024

"PsychWorks Associates is such a supportive and nurturing company, I'm really enjoying my work with you"

Associate Psychologist's impromptu feedback, October 2024

"I work as an associate for Shabnam and love it. I get to work with different MDTs for different people which includes staff training, joint sessions with other professionals including OTs, physios and case managers and I also have the support of Shabnam and the rest of the team."

Associate Psychologist to other psychologists on social media, November 2024

"I just reviewed [client's] report which was excellently written and is in-depth; it has helped me to understand [client's] needs further, especially as when communicating to me, he has not expressed what was detailed in the report."

Case Manager referrer to our Psychology service, November 2024

"This [document] is exactly what I wanted when we discussed this and it is excellent to support my argument regarding the key indicators... I will use this if I may to demonstrate to other case managers in the future the type of evidence required."

Email from a clinician collaborating on an important assessment with our Associate Case Manager, December 2024

"I bumped into [referrer] at an event today. He said that you were absolutely the right fit of psychologist for his client - compassionate and skilled. As a result of your input, he is seriously considering referring more clients to you/us. What great feedback - well done and, honestly, thanks heaps for your clearly excellent service!"

Emailed feedback from Dr Berry-Khan to Associate Psychologist, December 2024

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: From 90.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

What is your professional registration number? (HCPC, Pin, SWE etc) Depending on experience and your capacity, we will aim to build your caseload over 3-6 months. Are you able to accommodate this?
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 09/02/2024
Reference ID: CM202401