The Aurora Group
Counselling Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist
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Counselling Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist
Location: Wilmslow and Stoke on Trent
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (Term Time Only) Salary: £23.87–£27.39 p/hr (£49,649.60–£56,971.20 per annum, pro rata) Start Date: Ideally April 2026
About the Role
Aurora – Supporting Children & Young People is seeking a skilled and compassionate Counselling Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist to join their expanding school-based clinical team. This is a meaningful opportunity to support the emotional well-being of children and young people, delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions within a nurturing school environment across Aurora Hanley and Aurora Summerfield.
Key Responsibilities
You will play a central role in:
- Providing individual and group therapeutic interventions for children and young people, addressing issues such as:
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
- High anxiety
- Emotional regulation challenges
- Trauma
- Delivering sessions on-site in dedicated spaces within schools, with occasional remote support.
- Contributing to a whole-school approach to wellbeing, including:
- Workshops
- Parent groups
- Mental health initiatives
- Developing and facilitating group therapy programmes.
- Upholding safeguarding responsibilities, ethical guidelines, and professional standards.
Key Duties:
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, adapting approaches to meet individual needs (individual or group settings).
- Conduct regular assessment and progress reviews, using measurement tools to monitor student wellbeing.
- Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring timely sessions and organised appointments.
- Maintain confidential, accurate, and compliant clinical records.
- Liaise with clients, line managers, and safeguarding teams regarding appointments and concerns.
- Conduct risk assessments and escalate escalate concerning matters.
- Plan and deliver training sessions (staff, parents, and student wellbeing programmes).
- Oversee the ‘Mind works’ student sessions.
- Attend multiagency meetings (clinical and TAC meetings).
- Support in supervising Assistant Psychologists (where applicable).
- Collaborate with external professionals (CAMHS, Educational Psychologists).
- Engage with parents, delivering workshops and sessions.
- Write clinical reports and recommendations.
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Requirements
About You:
Successful applicants will:
- Have experience in delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
- Be able to manage a varied caseload independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills for sensitive discussions with students, families, and colleagues.
- Commit to safeguarding, ethical practice, and inclusive support.
- Contribute to a positive, whole-school mental health approach.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology, with experience working with young people.
- HCPC and BPS registration.
- STANDARD in safeguarding and adherence to HCPC and BPS ethical guidelines.
- At least one year’s post-qualifying experience in paediatric psychological practice.
- Fluency in at least two therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy).
- Confidence in short-term and group therapy models.
- Strong record-keeping, reporting, and IT proficiency.
- Ability to make sound clinical judgements and work effectively in a school environment.
- Resilience, reflective practice, reliability, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with young people, parents, and colleagues. -Skills to work inclusively with diverse backgrounds and children with SEND.
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Benefits & Perks
Aurora supports both staff and young people in their care through:
Development & Wellbeing
- Training & career progression opportunities.
- Free 24/7 GP access for you and your household.
- UK Health Cash Plan (covers dental/opticians fees for you and your family).
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential counselling + resources).
Financial & Commercial Benefits
- Perkbox app: Discounts on groceries, phones, gyms, travel, and more.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and car lease options.
- Wagestream app for real-time pay tracking, budgeting advice, and early access to wages.
- Enhanced annual leave, pension, and life assurance.
Recognition Scheme
- Refer-a-Friend: Earn £1,000 for successful referrals (terms apply).
How to Apply?
Submit a full online application form. For assistance or enquiries, contact:
Emma McKay Email: Emma.McKay@theauroragroup.co.uk
Additional Notes
All shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- Pre-employment safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.
- Job-specific translucency (to review all convictions/cautions).
Aurora Group:
- Is commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing for children/young adults.
- Is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to disability confidence.
This advert may be removed unexpectedly if the position is filled.
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