Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet Group; Falkirk; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £29,642.55 per year

Company pension scheme

NHS card discount

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join Scotland Social Care Services across multiple sites. The role is full-time (40 hours, Mon–Fri) at Thistle House, Ellen Mhor, Rannaich House, Trinity House and Trinity Lodge.

You will contribute to assessments, form clinical plans, run individual/group programmes, and assist with audits and research within an interdisciplinary team. A DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
• Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
• Qualified to Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Responsibilities

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development

Skills

Health care experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology (2:1+)

BPS Accredited

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at our Scotland Social Care Services: Thistle House, Ellen Mhor, Rannaich House, Trinity House and Trinity Lodge.

This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week (across Monday to Friday).

Your Day-to-Day…

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development

We’re looking for someone who is…

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
• Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
• Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Qualified to Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary – £29642.55 per year
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision and peer support

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.