Assistant Psychologist

Care Concern Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded enhanced DBS

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday

Job summary

Willowbrook Care Home in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join our specialist neurological care team. You will support residents with dementia and neurological conditions, contribute to care plans and assessments, and work closely with our MDT.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, for a 1-year FTC, with supervision and opportunities for professional development. Salary £28,000–£31,000 dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent.
• Experience as Assistant Psychologist or a Carer in resident care.
• Proven awareness of Clinical Psychology services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in psychology service delivery for residents with neurological conditions.
• Contribute to formulation and delivery of psychological support plans.
• Review reports for residents and participate in MDT discussions.
• Monitor mood, anxiety and behaviours using observation and rating scales.
• Provide and maintain high standards of patient-centred care.

Job description

Willowbrook Care Home is a specialist service in Birmingham, providing high quality care for up to 75 residents living with dementia, mental health conditions and complex needs. The home delivers clinically led, person centred care within a structured and supportive environment, promoting independence, stability and overall wellbeing.

JOB TITLE: Assistant Psychologist

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Therapy Manager/ Registered Manager

LOCATION: Willowbrook

TERMS: Full time 37.5 hours per week - FTC 1 year

SALARY: £28,000 to £31,000 (Dependent on experience)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and well‑motivated Assistant Psychologist to work within our Willowbrook care centre.

About Us

We are leaders in specialist neurological care and neurorehabilitation, supporting adults with progressive or acquired neurological conditions. Our commitment to Care, Compassion, and Commitment ensures we deliver exceptional care to residents and a positive work environment for our team.

Our Expertise

• Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologists
• Physiotherapists
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Therapy Technician
• Engagement Coordinator.

We care for individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including

• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Frontal temporal dementias
• Long-term and complex care needs

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, we offer:

• Opportunities to progress
• Partnerships with universities for advanced training and development

The Role

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to nurture dignity, independence and holistic wellbeing through the specialist care models, therapies and activities we provide.

• The use of psychometrics,
• self-report measures
• Rating scales
• Direct and indirect structured observations. Which includes monitoring resident’s mood, anxiety levels and behaviour, reporting and charting change and progress.
• Assist in the formulation and delivery of psychological support plans
• Review reports for all residents
• Being an integral part of our Multi-Disciplinary Team.

You will need to possess excellent communication skills and have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent, and experience as an Assistant Psychologist or a Carer in resident care working with adults who have neurological conditions, including dementia and acquired brain injury or proven awareness of Clinical Psychology services.

In support you will receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines from the Consultant Neuropsychologist and enjoy a wide range of benefits.

The working hours are Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

What You’ll Gain by joining us, you will

• Make a meaningful impact in residents' lives
• Receive continuous support in your career progression
• Be part of a workplace culture driven by innovation and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive salary: (£28,000 to £31,000) Dependent on experience
• Enhanced pay options 25 days holiday
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Career development opportunities with salary increments