Brain Injury Rehabilitation Specialist

2 days ago


Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Brainkind Full time
Job Title: Brain Injury Linkworker

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Psychologist to join our team as a Brain Injury Linkworker. This is a unique opportunity to work with individuals with acquired brain injury in a prison setting, providing specialist support and assessment to help them access appropriate services and reduce offending behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to support and manage a complex caseload of individuals with acquired brain injury.
  • Administer the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI) to identify individuals who screen positive for an ABI and complete an assessment of needs to develop an Individual Support Plan (ISP).
  • Implement and review Individual Support Plans with the service user, ensuring individual needs and preferences are placed at the centre of the process.
  • Undertake assessments, including psychometric tests and neuropsychological assessments if needed, and provide interventions as agreed within supervision.
  • Develop and deliver psychosocial interventions on a 1:1 basis, focusing on the sequelae of brain injury.
  • Work with existing services, such as the Prison Service, Probation, Courts, Community Services, Social and Healthcare Services, and Charities, to develop effective diversion and liaison for service users.
  • Provide advocacy for service users, including the preparation of reports for criminal justice professionals and agencies.

Person Specification:

  • Upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology.
  • Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological problems or other disabilities (acquired brain injury) and the ability to interact with these individuals.
  • Experience of working with people with complex needs.
  • Experience of delivering 1:1 behavioural interventions.
  • Experience of collection and analysis of statistical data.
  • Ability to communicate sensitive information in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
  • Willingness to work within a prison setting and comply with all security and confidentiality aspects of working within a secure environment.

About Brainkind:

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more to recover and meet their personal goals.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £26,513 per annum.
  • 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata).
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Excellent training and support.
  • Group life assurance.
  • Company Pension.
  • Eye voucher scheme.
  • Long service and staff awards.
  • Free parking.
  • Nationwide employee staff discounts, including eating out and shopping.
  • Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector, and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.


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