Assistant Psychologist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Fareham is seeking an experienced Assistant Psychologist to support service users during their rehabilitation. This full-time role entails providing psychological input under supervision, contributing to treatment planning, and implementing interventions. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex mental health needs and a commitment to professional development through available benefits. A competitive salary of £26,000 per annum is offered, along with numerous rewards and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Access to free online courses

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Familiarity with psychological input under supervision.
• Ability to work within professional guidelines.
• Experience in contributing to care planning and treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological input under supervision.
• Support the implementation of treatment plans.
• Assist in psychological assessments and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Experience with complex mental health needs

Psychological assessment

Research skills

Evidence-based therapeutic methods

Job description

Assistant Psychologist

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Assistant Psychologist familiar with working with individuals with complex mental health needs? Are you seeking a new challenge with one of the UK's largest providers of specialist social care services? If so, this opportunity may be for you.

We are looking to appoint a full-time Assistant Psychologist to support our service users during their rehabilitation at Uplands Care Home in Fareham, Hampshire. Uplands provides high-quality assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care for individuals aged 18-65.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological input under supervision of qualified and trainee psychologists, including assessment, formulation, and treatment within your professional competency.
• Work within professional guidelines and departmental policies, utilizing research skills for audit, policy, and service development.
• Support the implementation of psychological treatment plans and contribute to care outcomes.
• Assist in psychological assessments, using various data sources and tools, under supervision.
• Contribute to care planning using evidence-based therapeutic methods.
• Implement psychological interventions individually and in groups, adapting to service user needs.
• Support treatment outcomes and adjust approaches as necessary under supervision.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to a psychologically informed framework of care.

Rewards & Benefits

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Access to free online courses for professional development
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to apply for the CareTech Foundation support for family and friends

This job description is subject to review in consultation with the post holder. CareTech is committed to involving users and carers in care delivery and expects employees to support this involvement.