HM Prison and Probation Service
Specialist Treatment Manager - Psychology Services Group - HMP Onley (Ref: 19460)
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Specialist Treatment Manager - Psychology Services Group - HMP Onley (Ref: 19460)
Specialist Treatment Manager – Psychology Services Group
Location: HMYOI Onley, Rugby, CV23 8AP
Job Summary
Psychology Services Group is expanding to develop a specialist treatment management service, supporting the delivery of Building Choices—an accredited programme to reduce re-offending and protect the public. This role sits within a clinical psychology framework, offering opportunities for professional development while managing Accredited Programmes and rehabilitative interventions within prisons.
About the Role
The Specialist Treatment Manager will oversee the quality, delivery, and facilitation of Accredited Programmes targeting offending behaviour—including moderate/high-intensity interventions (individual/group formats) and tailored support for individuals with learning difficulties or cognitive challenges.
You will:
- Be based primarily at HMYOI Onley, Rugby but may travel across the Midlands region to deliver programmes in line with MOJ policy.
- Work within a clinical psychology service, delivering interventions designed to reduce re-offending.
- Focus on evidenced-based treatment standards, ensuring interventions meet national efficiency benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Oversight: Manage operational quality and compliance for Accredited Programmes (e.g., Building Choices) in custody settings.
- Delivery & Support: Lead group/individual work with offenders, adapting interventions for diverse needs (e.g., neurodiversity, cognitive impairments).
- Professional Growth: Collaborate with the psychology team, safeguarding career progression through supported development.
- Regional Engagement: Travel strategically within the Midlands to deliver Offending Behaviour Programmes while adhering to MOJ travel guidance.
- Continuity & Improvement: Contribute to enhancing service standards through monitoring, assessment, and reporting.
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Requirements
Professional Qualifications & Experience
- Training in accredited Offender Interventions programmes (documentation required; see Specifications below).
- Evidence of delivering 2+ accredited programmes at excellent standards (detailed submission expected; see below).
- Commitment to adhering to psychological/clinical governance standards in high-security/rehabilitation environments.
Technical & Behavioural Skills
The recruitment process will assess:
- Evidenced Ability: Maintaining intervention standards aligned with What Works guidance.
- Critical Behaviours:
- Making Effective Decisions: Applying clinical judgement under complex environments.
- Communicating & Influencing responsibly with multiple stakeholders (prisoner-inclusive messaging).
- Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Licences & Certifications
- Uploading evidence is required for:
- A list of all accredited programmes trained in (specialising in medium-to-high intensity).
- Proof for 2+ delivered programmes (with frequency detail).
Benefits
- Salary: £41,197 + an additional £11,934 employer contribution to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
- Development:
- Access to tailored learning opportunities.
- Supportive leadership within Clinical Psychology frameworks.
- Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible working options (honoured across the department).
- Wellbeing Provision:
- Equal opportunities and Disability Confident schemes.
- Redeployment safeguards for eligible internees.
- Pensions & Leave:
- 28.97% employer pension contribution.
- Annual leave + Public Holiday entitlement.
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme available.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Veterans’ initiative affirmations align with Civil Service policies.
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Nationality & Security Compliance
Eligible applicants include:
- UK nationals, Irish citizens, Commonwealth nationals with UK work rights.
- EU/Swiss/Norwegian/Icelandic/Liechtenstein citizens (including EUSS pre-settled status).
- Veterans’ pathways encouraged.
Security clearance required:
- Applicants must undergo enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks (standard for government roles).
Selection Process
- Success Profiles: Assesses Behaviours, Strengths, Experience, and Technical Skills.
- Interviews/Assessments: Additional details will be provided upon invitation.
- Feedback: Only available post-interview.
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Contact & Support
- Enquiries: SSCL Recruitment Team
- Email: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
- Phone: 0345 241 5358
- Compliance: For further legal pathway, email MOJ-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com
Closing Note
This advert remains operational only until it’s withdrawn. Save your copy for future reference. The role embraces equality and considers candidates under the Civil Service principles (via principles.civil.service.gov.uk).
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