Assistant Psychologist - CPractitioner Positive Behavioural Support

Caretech; England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services organization in the UK is looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join their Therapy Team. In this role, you will provide guidance and support to individuals with challenging behaviors and learning disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing positive behaviour support strategies and developing personalized care plans. The position offers a salary of £31,827 and additional benefits, including a car allowance and access to professional development courses.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of free online courses

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Responsible for implementing PBS strategies to improve quality of life.
• Providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment under supervision.
• Working within professional guidelines and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Therapy Team providing active support.
• Plan, write, and develop positive behaviour support plans.
• Model organizational values and create a culture of engagement.

Skills

Strong influencing and communication skills

Ability to develop personalized positive behaviour support plans

Experience with individuals with learning disabilities and autism

Research skills for audit and policy development

Education

Relevant psychology qualification

Job description

Assistant Psychologist - Practitioner Positive Behavioural Support

Location: Central Region

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £31,827 per annum

Car Allowance £3,700.00 PA

Job Role

This Job description gives an outline of the post and is subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

You will be working as part of the Therapy Team providing guidance, active support, plans and coaching to the teams across the division, supporting individuals with behaviour that challenges and those impacted by a learning disability, autism, acquired brain injury and/or other mental health challenges.

You will be responsible for the implementation of PBS strategies that will improve the quality of life and service users’ well‑being, working with our support teams to reduce restrictive interventions.

Plan, write up and develop positive behaviour support plans which are personalized and meet the needs of those we support, as well as enhancing their choice and independence.

Leading by example, you will demonstrate strong influencing and communication skills, and will create a culture that encourages openness and transparency where staff and service users feel fully engaged, and are empowered to innovate and improve services. You will be expected to model the values of the organisation in all that you do.

To provide psychology input under qualified psychologist and trainee psychologist supervision to the Care Team and service users; providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment within the limits of professional competency and experience under qualified psychologist supervision.

To work under supervision within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Department’s policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the Department at the qualified requests.

Rewards & Benefits

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
Career progression within the company
CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friends

Your development will be assessed using CareTech’s Performance Appraisal Review process. You will have the opportunity to discuss your development needs with your manager on an annual basis, with regular reviews.

The post holder is subject to the terms and conditions of CareTech.

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.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7‑10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

• Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.