Assistant Psychologist

Active Care Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join our developing specialist service supporting adults with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). You will support the Clinical Psychologist and MDT in delivering assessments, interventions, rehabilitation programmes and group work.

This role offers multidisciplinary collaboration, opportunities for professional development, and involvement in audits and data collection within a large UK provider.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology (2:1) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Experience working with adults with mental health, neurological, rehabilitation or complex care needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals with cognitive, emotional, behavioural or communication difficulties.
• Strong organisational, report-writing and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of psychological assessments and interventions under supervision.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for individuals with FND/ABI.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and outcome measurement.
• Assist with clinical audits, service evaluation, and data collection.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists and other professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Professional boundaries

Documentation & reporting

Education

Psychology degree (2:1)

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.Join Our Innovative Specialist ServiceWe are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our developing specialist service supporting adults with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering psychologically informed rehabilitation, neurobehavioural support, and person-centred care.The successful candidate will support the Clinical Psychologist and wider MDT in delivering assessment, intervention, rehabilitation programmes, and therapeutic group work designed to improve psychological wellbeing, functional outcomes, independence, and quality of life.Key Responsbilities:Support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions under supervision.Facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for individuals with FND and ABI.Assist in developing group programmes focusing on:Emotional regulationCoping and adjustment following injury or diagnosisAnxiety and stress managementFatigue managementCognitive rehabilitation strategiesMindfulness and wellbeingSocial skills and confidence buildingMonitor and record service user progress and behavioural observations.Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and outcome measurement.Support positive behaviour approaches and psychologically informed care planning.Assist with clinical audits, service evaluation, research projects, and data collection.Work collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and other professionals.Essential Skills and Experience:Degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS).Experience working with adults experiencing mental health, neurological, rehabilitation, or complex care needs.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals who may present with cognitive, emotional, behavioural, or communication difficulties.Strong organisational, report-writing, and administrative skills.Understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed practice.Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.Desirable Skills and Experience:Previous experience supporting individuals with ABI, neurological conditions, FND, or rehabilitation services.Experience facilitating or co-facilitating therapeutic groups.Knowledge of neuropsychology, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, or behavioural interventions.Understanding of psychological models relevant to FND, including biopsychosocial and formulation-based approaches.Experience collecting and analysing outcome measures and service evaluation data.Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and psychologically informed care approaches.We are looking for someone who can: Confidently facilitate group discussions and therapeutic activities. Adapt communication styles to accommodate cognitive, physical, sensory, and emotional needs. Engage individuals with varying levels of motivation, insight, and functional ability. Support service users to develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-management skills. Work creatively and flexibly within a specialist rehabilitation environment. Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people living with FND and ABI.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesBenefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/