Assistant Psychologist

Nightingale Hammerson; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Oldbury is looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support adults dealing with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and Autism. The role involves formulating care plans and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings. Required qualifications include a BSc in Psychology and experience in care settings. The position offers a competitive salary of £14.56 per hour and a range of benefits, including a Recommend A Friend Bonus and access to free online courses.

Benefits

£250 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Access to free online courses

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

CareTech Foundation grants

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• BSc Psychology required.
• Experience working in care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formulation of routine care plans.
• Support the delivery of teaching and training to the team.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Experience working in care

Understanding of mental health conditions

Education

BSc Psychology

Job description

Assistant Psychologist

Location: Oldbury Birmingham

Salary: £14.56 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist with a passion for supporting adults with developing mental health illness, learning disabilities and Autism.

Coveberry Oldbury is a locked rehabilitation hospital for individuals that are either detained under the mental health act or require informal Hospital treatment whilst being subject to DOLs. All the individuals we support have a primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, with co-existing mental health conditions.

Job role

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will provide a high standard of quality care under the supervision of a Practitioner Psychologist. You will assist in the formulation of routine care plans, involving the psychological treatment or management of the patient’s condition. As part of your role, you will be required to attend and contribute to MDT meetings, support the delivery of teaching and training other members of the team and support the Practitioner Psychologists within the service on a day-to-day basis.

Rewards & Benefits

• £250 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants
• Free on-site parking

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Adopt a professional approach to patient / resident care at all times.
• Be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and senior professional and managerial staff.
• Conform at all times to the Policies and Procedures of the Company, with particular regard to confidentiality, financial and administrative responsibilities and prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposals of sharps (where deemed relevant to the role).
• Maintain and support all quality initiatives and objectives introduced into the organisation.
• To be familiar and comply with the service Business Continuity Plan in case of an emergency.
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that The Caretech Group resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage

What we are looking for

• BSc Psychology
• Experience working in care

Who we are!

Coveberry, is part of The CareTech Group; established in 1993, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Salary / Benefits: From: £14.56 To: £14.56 per hour