Assistant Psychologist - Practitioner Positive Behavioural Support

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

Job summary

A reputable health services provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their Therapy Team. In this role, you will support individuals impacted by various challenges, including learning disabilities and mental health issues. Your responsibilities will involve developing Positive Behaviour Support plans and implementing strategies to improve the service user's well-being. The position offers opportunities for professional development and numerous employee benefits including a stakeholder pension and access to various learning resources.

Benefits

Access to free online courses

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Provide psychology input under supervision to the Care Team and service users.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
• Utilise research skills for audit and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and active support to the Therapy Team.
• Plan and develop personalised behaviour support plans.
• Work within professional guidelines and departmental policies.

Skills

Strong influencing and communication skills

Research skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Experience in psychology under supervision

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