Assistant Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Westbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in therapeutic education is seeking an Assistant Psychologist at The Eaves Learning Centre in Westbury. This role involves supporting young people with complex needs through assessments and individualized interventions. The position offers comprehensive training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for clinical development.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Access to a comprehensive clinical learning and development program

Flexible benefits options

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs

Medical cover for optical, dental, and more

Modern facilities and supportive environments

£2,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Eligible for graduate BPS membership.
• Experience with young people with developmental trauma, autism, SEMH, or ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in building relationships with children and young people.
• Engage in assessments and interventions under supervision.
• Support staff to create therapeutic living and learning environments.

Skills

Resilience

Team-oriented attitude

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Salary Range: £25,482 - £28,118 + excellent benefits

Our Clinicians' Philosophy: Our clinicians are fulfilled by affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating every victory.

Role Location: The Eaves Learning Centre, Westbury

Located in Westbury, our fully integrated therapeutic, education, and care services enable young people to realize their full potential while developing social and emotional resilience. We provide wraparound education, therapy, and care 24/7, 365 days a year.

Our clinicians are vital to our joined-up SEND model, offering extensive clinical support across all our specialist schools and children’s homes. Our young people often present with complex needs, including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, and special educational needs.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Psychologist:

1. Develop skills in building relationships with children and young people.
2. Engage in assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
3. Support educational and residential staff to create therapeutic living and learning environments.
4. Provide individualized interventions based on clinical assessments and formulations.

Benefits:

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training.
• Holiday: 35 days including bank holidays.
• Clinical Development: Access to a comprehensive clinical learning and development program.
• Flexible Benefits: Options to modify benefits like life insurance.
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs.
• Medical Cover: Coverage for optical, dental, and more, plus high-street discounts.
• Working Environment: Modern facilities and supportive environments.
• Referral Bonus: £2,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

Candidate Requirements:

• A degree in Psychology or equivalent, eligible for graduate BPS membership.
• Experience working with young people with developmental trauma, autism, SEMH, or ADHD.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude.
• Honesty and empathy towards young people and colleagues.

Join Our Team:

This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives. We support our staff with supervision, development programs, and a team of over 220 multidisciplinary colleagues. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover. We welcome applications from all community sections.

For more details, please see our full job description and policies linked in the original posting.