CYP Assistant Psychologist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Chester is seeking a dedicated Assistant Psychologist to support children and families in a collaborative environment. You will assist with psychological assessments and interventions under supervision, contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, and help coordinate therapeutic groups. This role is essential for providing compassionate mental health support and offers an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Disability Confident Employer

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for qualifying disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in psychological assessments using standardised tools.
• Ability to assist in the development of care plans and interventions.
• Skills in delivering therapeutic groups and inter-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with psychological assessments and individual care plans.
• Coordinate therapeutic groups for children and parents.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Therapeutic group facilitation

Collaboration with agencies

Empathy and professionalism

Education

Relevant psychology degree

Job description

Join Our Compassionate LD CAMHS Team – Make a Real Difference!

We are looking for a dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join our Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (LD CAMHS) based in Cheshire (Ellesmere Port & Chester). In this rewarding role you will work under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists to deliver high‑quality, compassionate support to children, young people and their families. You will assist with psychological assessments, behavioural interventions, Positive Behavioural Support plans, sleep strategies and help facilitate group work, attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to Annual Reviews and safeguarding discussions.

Planned short‑listing date: 8 December; interview date: 19 December.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with psychological assessments using standardised tools, observations and interviews.
• Support the development of individual care plans and interventions under supervision.
• Help coordinate and deliver therapeutic groups for children, young people and parents.
• Collaborate with education, health and social care teams to provide integrated care.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external agencies involved in patient care.
• Follow Trust policies, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
• Uphold professional standards per BPS Code of Conduct and NHS guidance.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, data management and administrative tasks.
• Participate in supervision, audits, research and service evaluations.
• Stay current with psychological theory, treatment models and best practice.
• Engage in CPD and contribute to staff training as appropriate.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.
• Prepare clear clinical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Advocate for children and families and signpost to additional support services.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Rainbow Badge Scheme member and a proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible.

All new starters will commence on a fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care induction programme. If you have a qualifying disability, please let us know and you may be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Contact: [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.