About this role
Job summary
Psychologist Specialist Court & Family Services
Childrens Care & Support Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS)
Be part of something new. Shape better futures for children.
We are recruiting to an exciting opportunity within our new Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) a specialist, innovative service designed to transform how we support children and families through pre-proceedings and care proceedings.
This is a unique opportunity to join at the early stages of an ambitious, in-house assessment model, bringing psychological expertise directly into statutory social care and court processes. You will play a key role in strengthening decision-making, reducing delay and improving permanence outcomes for children.
Main duties of the job
As a Psychologist within ECAS, you will operate as a senior specialist practitioner, providing expert psychological assessment and advice within care proceedings and pre-proceedings.You will:
You will:
Undertake complex psychological assessments of children, parents and carers to inform court and permanence planning Provide expert analysis on parenting capacity, risk, trauma, attachment and capacity to change Produce high-quality, court-ready reports that are analytical, proportionate and defensible Offer specialist consultation to social workers, managers and legal colleagues Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions including legal planning meetings and court forums Support quality assurance and the development of robust, evidence-based assessment practiceThis role is critical in ensuring that psychological insight is embedded within decision-making, strengthening court confidence and improving outcomes for children and families.
About us
Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here.Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and youll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing and changing for the better. And It Starts Here.Yes, the borough has its challenges. But its on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes.Over the past few years, weve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community.From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, were focused on what matters most to local people.
#ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing whats best for the future of Barking and Dagenham.As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, were serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional trainingand career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Compliance with Council safeguarding requirements. Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology BPS accredited.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barking and Dagenham Council
Address Barking and Dagenham Council
Barking Town Hall
Barking
London
IG11 7LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)