Assistant Psychologist / Rehabilitation Assistant

KT Healthcare; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Private Health Insurance

Pension

CPD opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

KT Healthcare in Chichester is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as Assistant Psychologist / Rehabilitation Assistant. The role combines office-based work in Chichester with face-to-face brain injury rehabilitation across Hampshire and West Sussex.

You will support clients 1:1, help develop independence, and implement rehabilitation programmes created by the clinical team. A multidisciplinary environment provides ongoing development for those pursuing further training.

Qualifications

• A Psychology graduate with a degree accredited by the BPS.
• Experience in work or voluntary support with people.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Trustworthy, reliable and professional.
• Able to work independently and 1:1 with clients in homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to clients in homes and communities.
• Help clients develop and maintain independence in daily activities.
• Implement rehabilitation programmes designed by the clinical team.
• Support clients toward individual goals and outcomes.
• Build professional relationships with clients and families.
• Keep accurate records and feed back to the clinical team.
• Assist the team with administrative, operational and research tasks from Chichester office.
• Collaborate with psychologists, therapists and case managers.

Skills

Psychology degree

1:1 client support

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BPS accredited)

Job description

• Chichester, West Sussex / Hampshire
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• £27,500 per annum

KT Healthcare is a family‑owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, brain injury rehabilitation and therapeutic support. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Psychology Graduate to join our team as an Assistant Psychologist / Rehabilitation Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their experience before progressing into further clinical training, while gaining valuable hands‑on experience supporting individuals with a range of needs.

The Role

The role will combine office‑based work in Chichester supporting the autism pathway with face‑to‑face brain injury rehabilitation support within clients' homes across Hampshire and West Sussex.

Working alongside our Brain Injury and Autism teams, you will support clients, helping them to develop and maintain their independence and achieve meaningful goals in their everyday lives.

Your responsibilities may include

• Providing 1:1 support to clients within their homes and local communities
• Supporting clients to develop and maintain independence in everyday activities
• Implementing rehabilitation programmes and strategies developed by the wider clinical team
• Supporting clients to work towards individual goals and outcomes
• Building positive, professional relationships with clients and their families
• Keeping accurate records and providing feedback to the wider clinical team
• Supporting the team with administrative, operational and research activities from our Chichester office
• Working collaboratively with psychologists, therapists, case managers and other professionals involved in a client's care

About You

We are looking for a Psychology Graduate who is keen to gain substantial practical experience before applying for further clinical training.

You will need to be

• A Psychology graduate with a relevant degree accredited by the BPS
• Able to demonstrate previous work or voluntary experience supporting people
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and people skills
• Highly trustworthy, reliable and professional
• Resourceful and confident working independently
• Comfortable working 1:1 with clients in their own homes
• Organised and able to maintain clear and accurate records
• Compassionate, patient and genuinely motivated to improve people's quality of life
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Previous experience within brain injury, neurodevelopmental services, mental health, disability, rehabilitation or care would be desirable, but is not essential.

Why Join KT Healthcare

At KT Healthcare, we are committed to providing person‑centred, neuroaffirming and high‑quality services. You'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment and gain valuable experience across our brain injury and neurodevelopmental services.

This role would particularly suit someone who is considering a future career in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation psychology or another clinical profession and wants to develop their practical experience before undertaking further training.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid “festive days” around Christmas
• Paid mileage when visiting clients
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Discount Platform
• EAP Service
• Pension Contribution
• Ongoing CPD and development

If you're a Psychology Graduate looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference while developing your clinical and rehabilitation experience, we'd love to hear from you.