Assistant Psychological Practitioner

Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise dedicated to turning children's lives around. We have over 33 years' experience in supporting the recovery of looked after children who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.

Our Clinical Services team are looking for an Assistant Psychological Practitioner to join our nationwide team across supporting fostering and residential services. This is a home-based role where you will be working remotely to support qualified clinicals however, some travel will be required to carry out assessments with children. This could be anywhere across the North East, North West and Midlands. All expenses for this would be covered.

We have two vacancies available, one being a permanent Full-Time, and the other being a Fixed Term contract Full-Time and would suit a candidate with prior experience in a similar role who is looking to broaden their skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• To support qualified Clinical Practitioners in their day-to-day activities, including assessment and formulation and the drafting of clinical reports.
• To attend and minute meetings alongside the Clinical Practitioner in Fostering or Residential
• To administer, code and feedback on play-based Story Stem Assessment Profile (full training provided).
• To participate in the development and delivery of research projects and service evaluation
• To ensure accurate recording and compliance of record keeping

Role Requirements:

• Experience of direct work with children or families within a trauma-informed framework
• Experience in research methodologies and data analysis.
• A minimum of a BSc in Psychology or related field.
• Full driving licence and access to own car

To support you in your role the Clinical Services Team will provide:

• Monthly supervision
• Monthly reflective practice space
• Weekly space to meet with other Assistant Psychological Practitioners
• Quarterly in-person team development days.
• CPD opportunities including training with the Anna Freud Centre in Story Stem Assessment Profile, Therapeutic Care/Fostering Training and access to an online CPD platform
• Support to grow and develop professionally.

You will also receive:

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays,
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS check and update service
• Simply Health – medical cash-back plan
• Employee referral scheme
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme

Reasons to join us:

As a Clinical Services team, we have a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, collaboration, connection and integration, and an open, curious and reflective ethos. We celebrate and respect our individual, social and cultural identities and foster a culture of psychological safety.

You will receive monthly clinical supervision, as well as participating in a monthly reflective practice space. When you join us, you will be allocated a Peer Buddy, to guide and support you through your induction and probation period, alongside your Clinical Supervisor.

Every member of our team is provided with Therapeutic Care Training and Story Stem Assessment Training.

We get together quarterly for fully funded team development days, to connect as a team, and think about ways to continue to grow, develop and progress. These days are always a highlight, as we think big and make things happen.

Do not delay in your application. For more information about this role, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing -

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure check prior to their employment. Five Rivers requires full and satisfactory employment references covering 3 years. We require all new employees to bring proof of their identity and proof of right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: From £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• childhood: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person