Assistant Psychologist

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Worcester; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health support

Wellbeing services

Refer a Friend Bonus

Résumé du poste

Inspire Neurocare in Worcester is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions for adults with acquired brain injuries and progressive neurological conditions.

You will work under the supervision of a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Lead, contributing to assessments, interventions and rehabilitation programmes within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as an Assistant Psychologist or in a related setting.
• Understanding of neurological conditions and their impact on individuals.
• Experience working with cognitive or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge or experience of psychological approaches used in individual or group settings.
• Ability to apply psychological theory within a neuropsychological and rehabilitation setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate, professional and committed approach to supporting people to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Responsabilités

• Support psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions for adults with acquired brain injuries and progressive neurological conditions.
• Work under supervision of a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Lead.
• Contribute to assessments, interventions and rehabilitation programmes for people with brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injuries and other complex neurological conditions.
• Assist in understanding and managing cognitive and behavioural needs, completing risk assessments and developing guidelines and management plans.
• Communicate sensitive information with residents, families and colleagues, providing appropriate support.

Connaissances

Relevant experience as Assistant Psych

Neurological conditions knowledge

Cognitive/ challenging behaviour exp

Psychological approaches in rehab

Apply theory in neuro rehab

Excellent communication & teamwork

Compassionate and professional

Description du poste

About Brook View Neurological Centre Brook View Neurological Centre is a purpose-built neurological rehabilitation and long-term care centre in Worcester, West Midlands.

Supporting adults with complex neurological conditions and injuries, the centre provides personalised care and rehabilitation focused on promoting independence and achieving meaningful outcomes.

With modern facilities, a physiotherapy gym, independent living apartment and landscaped gardens, colleagues work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team to make a meaningful difference to the people we support.

Assistant Psychologist Contract £29,531 per annum 40 hours per week Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), inclusive of Bank Holidays Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services Refer a Friend Bonus

up to £750 per referral (nurse & carer roles only)

Role Overview

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will support the delivery of psychological and neuropsychological assessment and intervention for adults with acquired brain injuries and progressive neurological conditions.

Working under the supervision of a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Lead, you will contribute to assessments, interventions and rehabilitation programmes for people with brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injuries, complex neurological conditions and progressive neurological conditions.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, using psychological knowledge to support individual rehabilitation goals.

This will include contributing to the understanding and management of cognitive and behavioural needs, completing risk assessments and supporting the development of appropriate guidelines and management plans.

You will also communicate sensitive and sometimes challenging information with residents, their families and colleagues, providing appropriate support and responding professionally to different needs and reactions.

What We Are Looking For

Relevant experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or in a related setting Understanding of neurological conditions and their impact on individuals Experience working with cognitive or challenging behaviour Knowledge or experience of psychological approaches used in individual or group settings Ability to apply psychological theory within a neuropsychological and rehabilitation setting Excellent communication and teamwork skills Compassionate, professional and committed approach to supporting people to achieve their rehabilitation goals About us Inspire Neurocare is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom.

About us

Inspire Neurocare provides specialist care and rehabilitation for people with complex neurological needs, with a focus on delivering high quality, person-centred care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our values Kind|Inclusive|Nurturing|Dynamic are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create.

If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in specialist neurocare, we would love to hear from you.

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