Assistant Psychologist - Impactful SEND Role (Term-Time)

Witherslack Group; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

35 days holiday including bank

Clinical development programme

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and assistance

Medical cover with discounts

Beautiful working environments

£2,000 referral bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking an Assistant Psychologist based at Wesmorland School in Chorley. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments.

The role includes assessments and delivering interventions under supervision. A degree in Psychology with eligibility for graduate BPS membership is required; experience with young people facing developmental trauma or neurodevelopmental needs

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, you’ll be eligible for graduate BPS membership.
• Experience with young people who have developmental trauma or neurodevelopmental needs (e.g., autism, SEMH, ADHD).
• Ability to cope with challenging situations with honesty and empathy.
• A team player with a can-do attitude and genuine care for young people.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in building relationships and engaging children in assessments and interventions under supervision.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team to support educational and residential colleagues.
• Provide individualized interventions based on clinical assessment and formulation.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Communication

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology

Graduate BPS eligibility

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking an Assistant Psychologist based at Wesmorland School in Chorley. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments.

The role includes assessments and delivering interventions under supervision. A degree in Psychology with eligibility for graduate BPS membership is required; experience with young people facing developmental trauma or neurodevelopmental needs