Assistant Psychologist

5 days ago

Preston, United Kingdom Active Pathways Full time

**Assistant Psychologist**

**£24,000- £26,000**

**Preston, Lancashire**

**CQC RATING OUTSTANDING**

**INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD**

**ABOUT US**

Active Pathwaysprovide high-quality mental health rehabilitation and learning disability services across Lancashire, Yorkshire and beyond. Over the past 20 years, we’ve built an outstanding reputation for supporting those with complex and enduring mental health needs, Autism and learning disabilities.

Our care reaches from in-patient services through to independent community living, collaborating closely with communities and commissioners alike. Active Pathways operates across Preston, Leeds and Halifax and in this role you will have the opportunity to input into the therapy service in each of these locations.

Reporting to a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will join the psychology team where you will be guided and supervised as you assist with assessments, formulations and treatments to people within a group and 1-1 setting. As a Psychologist Assistant, you will assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

**ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To hold a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual psychological intervention
- Undertake collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients and to provide general advice
- Carry out these duties in consultation with the Lead Psychologist and identified supervisor, and contribute to the maintenance and development of a high quality psychological service

**To be successful in this role, you'll need**:

- Upper second class honours degree in Psychology
- Relevant paid or voluntary work with people with mental health needs /Learning disabilities.
- To meet professional practice expectations and the BPS code of ethics
- A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)
- A full driving license and the ability to travel between locations.

**BENEFITS**
- You will be working for a supportive and friendly company.
- Enrolment into the Company Workplace Pension Scheme.
- Health Cash Plan Benefits Package
- Discounted Gym Membership (through our Health Cash Plan Benefits Package)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Blue Light Card Membership
- Competitive salary.
- Refer a Friend scheme.
- DBS is free of charge.
- Free parking on site.
- Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce._

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

**Salary**: Up to £26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Are you currently living within the UK?
- Do you have the required Visa requirements to work this role?
- Have you got a minimum Upper Second Class honours degree in Psychology?
- Please confirm you have paid or voluntary work experience with people with mental health needs /Learning disabilities.
- Our values here at Active Pathways are Quality, Safety and Passion. What do these mean to you?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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