Assistant Psychologist

**Job description**
**Job Title**: Assistant Psychologist
**Accountable to**: Lead Clinical Psychologist
**Salary**: £25,000

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Psychologist to join our Clinical Team.

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist with exceptional communication skills and a passion for therapeutic childrens care. You will work under the supervision of our Lead Clinical Psychologist to provide support to our clinical team and the children in our care.

**Who are we?**

We are a family run organisation who specialise in holistic education for children in our three SEMH schools, and specialist residential care to children who have experienced trauma and neglect in our therapeutic homes.

**What can we offer you**:

- 33 days holiday _(inclusive of bank holidays)_.
- Excellent development opportunities with corresponding salary increases.
- Comprehensive training and development programme; including CPD opportunities.
- Counselling Service.
- Celebratory Awards for Children and your Team.
- Pension Scheme.
- Wellness programme (including free annual health screening, dental, therapy, podiatry, acupuncture, and option to include family members after 6 months).
- Refer a friend incentive schemes.

**What will you be doing?**
- The purpose of the role is to support the multi-disciplinary clinical team which is currently made up of Clinical Lead, Clinical Psychologist, Play Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, SALT Assistant and Art Therapists.
- Assisting with formulation meetings and appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings; and disseminate relevant information about the child.
- Preparing and administering assessments for suspected cognitive difficulties, Autism Spectrum Conditions and ADHD.
- Undertaking protocol based psychometric assessments as directed by our Clinical Psychologist.
- Producing and reviewing reports for the childrens professional networks.
- Working directly with external specialists and professionals involved with the children as required.
- Assisting in the design and implementation of service development projects where required.
- Working with Education staff to provide the best outcomes for the children.
- Undertaking relevant research, audits and administrative duties as required.

**What will you need?**
- 2:1 or above in a BPS accredited Psychology degree.
- IT skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to work well as part of a dedicated team.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Experience working with children
- A genuine desire to produce the best outcome for the children in our care.
- Driving license and access to a car.

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification:

- driving licence and vehicle for work purposes (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/12/2024
Expected start date: 13/01/2025