Assistant Psychologist

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Just Psychology CIC Full time

An opportunity to work at Just Psychology, a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides services to address the psychological and mental health needs of children, adults and families with a particular emphasis on cultural diversity and cultural competence. We deliver a range of services including:

- Direct therapeutic interventions with children, parents, families and other adults;
- Capacity building within statutory and third sector agencies (e.g. training, supervision, consultancy);
- Prevention and early intervention at a community level; and
- Legal work with children and parents

We value principles of equality and social justice, diversity and difference, and the rights of people to be treated with respect.

**Job Summary**

To provide services that have been delegated by a Clinical/Practitioner Psychologist who holds clinical responsibility, and to receive continuing close supervision.

To undertake psychological assessment and intervention, and contribute to and work within the organisational structure of Just Psychology CIC.

**Person Specification**
- Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in psychology, and be eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (or Masters plus 2:2)
- The successful applicant must be familiar with, and adhere to, the ethos and values of Just Psychology, the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council. They must also be able to provide valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certification
- Applicants should have previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist, preferably in services for children and young people
- Applicants should be computer literate and have good verbal and written communication skills
- Applicants must have a good understanding of basic principles of methodology and statistics
- Applicants must be able to organise data collection and analysis, and be able to conduct literature searches
- Applicants must have an awareness of issues related to confidentiality and safeguarding
- Applicants should have an awareness of issues relating to the experience of minority ethnic groups in the mental health system and society in general, and an interest in working in this context

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assisting with direct therapeutic interventions with children, adults and families
- Assisting with the delivery of training to professionals from statutory and third sector agencies
- Assisting with writing bids for funding
- Assisting with conducting audits, evaluations and research
- Providing indirect clinical support e.g. compiling and maintaining educational materials
- Providing clinically related administrative support
- Liaising with community and voluntary groups

The successful applicant must be familiar with, and adhere to, the ethos and values of Just Psychology CIC, the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council. They must also be able to provide valid enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certification

We offer our employees:

- Flexible work-life balance and a friendly work environment
- Birthday leave
- Pension
- Continuous professional development
- Volunteering/Charity days

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£20,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 risk assessments are in place in the office and in community venues.


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