Assistant Psychologist - Practitioner Positive Beh

Nightingale Hammerson; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their therapy team. In this role, you will work closely with teams to support individuals with behaviour that challenges and those affected by learning disabilities. You will implement Positive Behavioural Support strategies tailored to enhance the quality of life for service users. The position offers a salary of £31,827 per annum, along with a range of rewarding benefits including career development opportunities and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Access to free online courses

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with behaviour that challenges.
• Ability to implement Positive Behavioural Support strategies.
• Working under the supervision of qualified psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and active support to teams across the division.
• Plan and write positive behaviour support plans.
• Provide psychological assessment and treatment under supervision.

Skills

Strong influencing and communication skills

Research skills for audit and policy development

Ability to develop personalized support plans

Education

Relevant psychology qualifications

Job description

Assistant Psychologist - Practitioner Positive Behavioural Support

Location: South Region

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £31,827 per annum

Car Allowance £3700.00 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 you will provide guidance, active support, plans and coaching to the teams across division supporting individuals with behaviour that challenges and supporting individuals who are 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 user’s well-being and working with our support teams, to reduce restrictive interventions.

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

Leading by example, you will demonstrate strong influencing and communication skills, and will create a culture that encourages openness and transparency where the 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 in 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 *

Salary / Benefits:From: £31827 To: £31827 per month