Senior Assistant Psychologist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a passionate Senior Assistant Psychologist for a 2-year fixed term position. You will work closely with individuals facing severe mental health challenges, conducting assessments and implementing psychological interventions under supervision. Candidates must possess a Psychology degree and a minimum of 12 months experience in mental health or learning disabilities. This role promises a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, with a salary ranging from £24,983 to £27,983. The position is on-site.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Psychology degree recognized by the British Psychological Society.
• Minimum 12 months experience working with individuals with mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention under supervision.
• Assist in managing service users’ risk and problem behaviours.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Experience with mental health challenges

Strong written communication skills

Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams

Independent decision-making capacity

Education

Psychology degree with a minimum 2:1 honours

Job description

Job Summary

Options for Care is looking to recruit an exceptional Senior Assistant Psychologist (2-year Fixed Term) passionate about working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. The successful candidate will work at Dartmouth House, a mental health inpatient unit in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.

Pay: £24,983.00 - £27,983.00. Contract: Fixed term, 2 years, Full time. Reference: E0277-25-0043. Location: 70-72 Handsworth Wood Road, Birmingham B20 2DT.

Important Note: this advert may be closed early once we receive enough applicants.

About Us

Options for Care provides mental health recovery services in Birmingham, empowering service users to realise their full potential through improvements in quality of life and steady progression towards recovery, culminating in successful discharge.

Mission: Realising Potential

Vision: We offer best-practice interventions to enable personal recovery and well‑being.

Values: The individual is at the heart of everything we do. We inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through compassionate, supportive and protective relationships. We deliver and continuously evaluate high-quality service whilst respecting differences, promoting dignity and supporting the privacy of others.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to clinical work, such as conducting audits, collecting statistics, and producing reports.
• Engage in research-related activities, devising and conducting research projects, and assisting in the preparation of findings for publication.
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of staff training initiatives.
• Conduct assessments of adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties, develop care plans and provide low‑intensity psychological interventions.
• Assist in managing service users’ risk and problem behaviours, plan and coordinate therapeutic groups, and attend multidisciplinary meetings.
• Work autonomously within the framework of our policies and procedures, and implement the organisation’s mission, vision and values.
• Engage in research and service evaluation, develop and co‑facilitate training and education sessions and materials.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree with a minimum 2:1 honours recognised by the British Psychological Society.
• At least 12 months experience working with individuals who have mental health challenges and/or learning disabilities, and/or physical health issues or cognitive impairments.

Experience and Personal Qualities

Minimum of 12 months experience with mental health and/or learning disabilities. Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams, strong written and verbal communication skills, commitment to high‑quality service delivery, and capacity for independent decision‑making.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications: Psychology degree with a minimum 2:1 honours recognised by the British Psychological Society.

Essential Experience: Minimum 12 months experience with mental health and/or learning disabilities and/or physical health or cognitive impairments.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for previous criminal convictions.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff health benefits package. Opportunity for professional development and training. Supportive, warm and welcoming workplace with necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment.

Employer Information

Options for Care
70-72 Handsworth Wood Road
Birmingham
B20 2DT
Website: https://optionsforcare.co.uk/