About this role
Job summary
Have you ever wanted to put Clinical / Forensic Psychology approaches into practice outside the NHS / Criminal Justice System? Are you interested in psychologically informed approaches to working with homelessness and trauma, and innovative approaches to system change? Do you enjoy supporting both staff and young people to reach their potential and want to work in a dynamic organization that is active in research and policy to end youth homelessness?
You will be approximately two years post qualification, preferably with some experience of working with complex needs such as mental health / offending behaviours, and you will have an interest in working with young people who have experienced homelessness and forensic histories to #changethestory. This regional role will support the delivery of PIE across the charity, within the specific service in North London. If you more newly qualified, please contact the Head of PIE to discuss, as your application may still be considered based on your unique skills and experience.
You will have a great opportunity to shape your regional role as this new service develops, in conjunction with the wider PIE Team, as Centrepoint continues on its exciting PIE journey. You will love your career in Centrepoint, where each member of the team works towards our unique approach to helping young people with a job and a home and our strategic priority to #EndYouthHomelessness by 2037.
Main duties of the job
We have an amazing opportunity for a HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join us in the expanding Centrepoint PIE Team to support the delivery of a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) within our newly commissioned Alternative to Custody Service. PIE is a strategic priority for Centrepoint following PIE developments across the wider homeless sector and reflects the charity's commitment to psychological practice across the organization to improve our outcomes for our staff and the young people that use our services.
Working 22.5 hours per week, North London based within Centrepoint's new Alternative to Custody Service with occasional travel to London Office (Aldgate East) may also be required to meet with the wider PIE team.
Interviews will be held on w/c 22 June 2026.
About us
Centrepoint is the UKs leading charity (operating for over 50 years) for homeless young people (16 25 years old) that aims to give each person we support a future and with a strategic focus on #EndYouthHomelessness. Its our people that make this happen and you can play a leading part in our vision.
What we offer in return..
25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 daysHealthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).Private Medical insuranceIncome protectionEmployer pension contributions of 5%Access to Cycle 2 Work loan schemeAn interest-free travel loan
Job description Job responsibilities
The role will involve extensive staff consultation, training and reflective practice within the new Centrepoint Service, as well as supporting research and policy development across the organisation. There will also be opportunities to deliver psychological/therapeutic interventions (both individual and group based) focusing on mental health and offending behaviours as well as undertake neuropsychological assessments to young people (aged 16-25 years) within the service.
You will have a great opportunity to shape your regional role as this new service develops, in conjunction with the wider PIE Team, as Centrepoint continues on its exciting PIE journey. You will love your career in Centrepoint, where each member of the team works towards our unique approach to helping young people with a job and a home and our strategic priority to #EndYouthHomelessness by 2037.
What you'll be doing
Act as a PIE Psychologist to support the roll out of Centrepoint's Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), with the support of the wider PIE Team, into the new Alternative to Custody Service.Support the implementation of PIE Training, as well as other psychologically informed training sessions, for Centrepoint staff within your allocated services.Lead reflective practice sessions for Centrepoint staff teams within your allocated services.Offer your psychological skills and knowledge to support and provide psychological consultation to staff within your allocated Centrepoint services.Deliver, in conjunction with the regional Centrepoint Therapeutic Services Team (as appropriate), neuropsychological assessments / psychological therapy interventions (group / individual) to homeless young people with complex needs / forensic histories in your allocated services.Ensure the highest levels of safeguarding and risk management for our young people.Support research and policy work within Centrepoint, in conjunction with the Head of PIE.Promote diversity and equality throughout all practices.Keep up to date with the current evidence base, as well as future trends or issues within the sector.What we'd be looking for from you
HCPC Registered Clinical / Forensic Psychologist with approximately two years post qualification experience.Some experience of working with complex needs, ideally homelessness, offending behaviours, mental health and/or young people.An interest in working in the charity sector with frontline staff and young people, who have experienced homelessness to #changethestoryStrong written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt and engage with a variety of young people, colleagues and external partners.Ability to prioritise and manage workload, working both autonomously and seeking appropriate clinical supervision as required.IT literate, including Microsoft Office & SPSS type programs.Using our values of Energy, Focus, Accountability, Humility and Integrity and being Entrepreneurial, youll be able to display these in your everyday work and interactions to find new and improved ways of working and helping end youth homelessness.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registered Clinical / Forensic Psychologist with approximately two years post qualification experience.
Experience Essential
You will be approximately two years post qualification, preferably with some experience of working with complex needs such as mental health / offending behaviours, and you will have an interest in working with young people who have experienced homelessness and forensic histories to #changethestory. This regional role will support the delivery of PIE across the charity, within the specific service in North London. If you more newly qualified, please contact the Head of PIE to discuss, as your application may still be considered based on your unique skills and experience.
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 Centrepoint
Address Centrepoint
The Rowe, 60 Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 7PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://centrepoint.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)