Assistant Psychologist - Practitioner Positive Behavioural Support

CareTech UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Ashford is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for the Therapy Team. This role involves providing guidance to teams, developing personalized behavior support plans, and conducting psychological assessments under supervision. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Psychology and strong communication skills. Employees enjoy opportunities for career progression, access to online courses, and a supportive environment. A strong commitment to empowering individuals with behavior challenges is essential.

Benefits

Access to free online courses

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong influencing and communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges.
• Ability to implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to teams managing challenging behaviors.
• Develop personalized positive behaviour support plans.
• Conduct psychological assessments under supervision.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Effective communication

Research skills

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Assistant Psychologist – Practitioner Positive Behavioural Support

Location

South 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 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