Senior assistant psychologist

Role: Senior Assistant Psychologist Salary £26,780.00 pro rata, depending on experienceHours: Full time Monday to FridayLocation: The Forum School, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0 QSWould you like to be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team, ensuring that high quality, psychological service is delivered to our students?We have a fantastic newly created position for a senior AP to join the team you must have at least 1 years' experience in a previous Assistant Psychologist work.We are an innovative and friendly team with high levels of job satisfaction. You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including Qualified Psychologist, Occupational therapy, Sa LT, Psychiatry and Nursing. We offer direct support from a Regional Clinical Lead, manageable caseloads, effective supervision, and cutting edge programme opportunities throughout the group.The Cambian Group, part of the Care Tech family of companies which is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK.We believe "everyone has a personal best"Cambian specialist education services are improving the outcomes of children and young people every day. Our schools and colleges provide support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional Mental Health and Complex Needs.Job roleYour role will be to support the qualified psychologist for a defined caseload of young people with Psychology specified in their EHCP, you will provide psychological assessment interventions with support from the Psychologist.Working autonomously, you will attend MDT student reviews, completes outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each studentTaking a "hands on" approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.Our teams are fully committed to Cambian's vision. There's no doubt that you'll face some challenges. You must therefore be a resilient, reflective, creative and a flexible practitioner. In return, you will find this to be a highly rewarding role, where you will be working to make a real difference to a child or young person's life.Candidate ProfileA degree or higher in PsychologyGraduate membership of the British Psychological Society.1 year experience or more in an Assistant Psychologist roleExperience in working with ASD and/or learning disabilities (preferred)Good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries and the importance of evidence-based interventions.A highly organised professional ready to take the initiativeBe a strong team player that is confident, motivated.Above all you'll be someone with a genuine desire to help others.You'll receiveCompetitive salaryExtensive Group staff benefitsFull support from the MDT teamComprehensive induction and ongoing trainingGroup Development opportunitiesYou will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.Note:Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.Cambian is an equal opportunities employer