Join a pioneering service, The SLaM Psychology in Hostels (PIH) Service is at the forefront of developing 'Psychologically Informed Environments', offering a unique opportunity to be part of a multi-award-winning initiative that is transforming the care for vulnerable populations in London.
Support for women, The role promotes a supportive and understanding work environment, ideal for women seeking to balance their professional and personal lives, with an emphasis on flexible working options, including part-time roles and job sharing.
Comprehensive training and development, Benefit from extensive career development opportunities, including mentoring, coaching, and access to collective leadership programs, all designed to help you grow while working in a nurturing, team-oriented environment.
Significant impact on lives, Work with excluded and multiply disadvantaged populations to make a real difference in their mental health and wellbeing, helping to improve recovery outcomes and reduce barriers to accessing vital services.
Collaboration and support, Be part of a strong multidisciplinary team, that includes various specialists, where you can collaborate, share expertise, and receive supervision from senior psychologists, fostering a supportive working atmosphere.
Keyworker housing, Enjoy the added benefit of keyworker housing options available for eligible staff, which can significantly ease the pressures of living in a city like London, making it an attractive prospect for professionals looking to settle and work in the area.
Attractive benefits package, Enjoy a competitive salary accompanied by an array of benefits, including NHS discounts, wellbeing events, childcare vouchers, and a cycle-to-work scheme, all aimed at enhancing your overall work-life balance and job satisfaction.
Join a pioneering team that’s making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals with the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Our multi award-winning Psychology in Hostels (PIH) Service is on the lookout for compassionate individuals to fill a Band 7 role as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/Psychotherapist. Based in the heart of Westminster, you’ll be instrumental in delivering psychologically informed environments (PIEs) that cater to those facing complex issues such as trauma, substance misuse, and social exclusion. This is a fantastic opportunity to not only support direct clinical work but also to influence best practices alongside skilled housing partners and a dedicated team of professionals.
Working with us means more than just a job; it’s about being part of a supportive community that values your wellbeing and career growth. We offer flexible working options, generous benefits—including NHS discounts and keyworker housing—and numerous opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about mental health and are eager to help others on their journey to recovery, we invite you to reach out for an informal chat with Dr. James Peddie at james.peddie@slam.nhs.uk. Together, let’s create a brighter future for those in need while prioritising a healthy work-life balance.
Working with us means more than just a job; it’s about being part of a supportive community that values your wellbeing and career growth. We offer flexible working options, generous benefits—including NHS discounts and keyworker housing—and numerous opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about mental health and are eager to help others on their journey to recovery, we invite you to reach out for an informal chat with Dr. James Peddie at james.peddie@slam.nhs.uk. Together, let’s create a brighter future for those in need while prioritising a healthy work-life balance.
Join a pioneering service, The SLaM Psychology in Hostels (PIH) Service is at the forefront of developing 'Psychologically Informed Environments', offering a unique opportunity to be part of a multi-award-winning initiative that is transforming the care for vulnerable populations in London.
Support for women, The role promotes a supportive and understanding work environment, ideal for women seeking to balance their professional and personal lives, with an emphasis on flexible working options, including part-time roles and job sharing.
Comprehensive training and development, Benefit from extensive career development opportunities, including mentoring, coaching, and access to collective leadership programs, all designed to help you grow while working in a nurturing, team-oriented environment.
Significant impact on lives, Work with excluded and multiply disadvantaged populations to make a real difference in their mental health and wellbeing, helping to improve recovery outcomes and reduce barriers to accessing vital services.
Collaboration and support, Be part of a strong multidisciplinary team, that includes various specialists, where you can collaborate, share expertise, and receive supervision from senior psychologists, fostering a supportive working atmosphere.
Keyworker housing, Enjoy the added benefit of keyworker housing options available for eligible staff, which can significantly ease the pressures of living in a city like London, making it an attractive prospect for professionals looking to settle and work in the area.
Attractive benefits package, Enjoy a competitive salary accompanied by an array of benefits, including NHS discounts, wellbeing events, childcare vouchers, and a cycle-to-work scheme, all aimed at enhancing your overall work-life balance and job satisfaction.
The SLaM Psychology in Hostels (PIH) Service is an innovative multi award-winning specialist homeless psychology service. For 12 years PIH has led in the development of ‘Psychologically Informed Environments’ (PIEs) delivering ‘Trauma Informed Approaches’ and developing best practice for working with excluded and multiply disadvantaged populations across Lambeth and Westminster in partnership with the third sector.
The client population have high levels of multiple needs including cmplex trauma, substance misuse, neurological issues, risk-taking behaviour and contact wiht the criminal justice system. This complex combination of needs leads to multiple social exclusion and barriers accessing mainstream services.
We are recruiting to a Band 7 Psychology / Psychotherapy role who will support the delivery of PIE services and if it was of interest have the opportunity to be part of the new pioneering Homeless Neuropsychology Pathway we are developing (optional / dependant on interest and experience).
A PIE is any service that integrates a psychologically and trauma-informed approaches into its model (incl. staff support, psychological assessment and treatment). PIH PIE model adopts an Mentalization-Based Treatment approaches as well as other evidence-based approaches (Incl. DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic, Systemic). Here we aim to facilitate recovery by improving MH and wellbeing, reduce substance use, support engagement, reduce evictions and other negative outcomes.
This role will be based in Westminster’s Rough Sleeping Accommodation Pathway. The role will support PIH PIE hub hostel sites in developing integrated trauma-informed PIE services.
The post holders will -
This post will be based across third sector run accommodation sites within the borough of Westminster and has a team admin base in Brixton close to Brixton Underground Station.
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2). We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth.
Benefits
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package, feel valued and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance.
Some Of Our Benefits Include
The client population have high levels of multiple needs including cmplex trauma, substance misuse, neurological issues, risk-taking behaviour and contact wiht the criminal justice system. This complex combination of needs leads to multiple social exclusion and barriers accessing mainstream services.
We are recruiting to a Band 7 Psychology / Psychotherapy role who will support the delivery of PIE services and if it was of interest have the opportunity to be part of the new pioneering Homeless Neuropsychology Pathway we are developing (optional / dependant on interest and experience).
A PIE is any service that integrates a psychologically and trauma-informed approaches into its model (incl. staff support, psychological assessment and treatment). PIH PIE model adopts an Mentalization-Based Treatment approaches as well as other evidence-based approaches (Incl. DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic, Systemic). Here we aim to facilitate recovery by improving MH and wellbeing, reduce substance use, support engagement, reduce evictions and other negative outcomes.
This role will be based in Westminster’s Rough Sleeping Accommodation Pathway. The role will support PIH PIE hub hostel sites in developing integrated trauma-informed PIE services.
The post holders will -
- Work closely with housing partners and other psychologists to develop PIE approaches.
- Support and train third sector partners and the wider network.
- Offer individual and group clinical work to clients.
- Support assessment and onwards referral to mainstream services.
This post will be based across third sector run accommodation sites within the borough of Westminster and has a team admin base in Brixton close to Brixton Underground Station.
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2). We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth.
Benefits
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package, feel valued and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance.
Some Of Our Benefits Include
- Generous pay, pensions and leave packages dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, flexible working and supporting a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development with plenty CPD opportunities such as mentoring, coaching, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
- Accommodation, our staff benefit from keyworker housing at selected sites.
- NHS discounts via the Health Service Discounts website.
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
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