Senior Assistant Psychologist

CareTech Group; Ripon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Ripon is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support a multidisciplinary team. The role requires a degree in Psychology and at least 1 year of experience as an Assistant Psychologist. Responsibilities include providing psychological assessments and participating in student reviews. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and a genuine desire to help young people. This position offers comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Benefits

Full support from the MDT team

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Opportunity to learn from dedicated professionals

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an Assistant Psychologist role.
• Experience working with ASD and/or learning disabilities (preferred).
• Good understanding of therapeutic boundaries and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support the qualified psychologist with a defined caseload.
• Provide psychological assessment interventions.
• Attend MDT student reviews and complete outcome measurements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Degree in Psychology

Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Job description

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Join Our Dynamic Team as an Assistant Psychologist

Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team, ensuring high-quality psychological services are delivered to our students?

We have a fantastic, newly created position for a Senior Assistant Psychologist to join our team. You must have at least 1 year of experience in a previous Assistant Psychologist role.

We are an innovative and friendly team with high levels of job satisfaction. You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including Qualified Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychiatrists, and Nurses. We offer direct support from a Regional Clinical Lead, manageable caseloads, effective supervision, and cutting-edge programme opportunities throughout the group.

The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK.

We believe “everyone has a personal best”.

Cambian specialist education services aim to improve the outcomes of children and young people daily. Our schools and colleges support children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, and Complex Needs.

Job Role

Your role will be to support the qualified psychologist with a defined caseload of young people with Psychology needs specified in their EHCP. You will provide psychological assessment interventions with support from the Psychologist.

Working autonomously, you will attend MDT student reviews, complete outcome measurements, and participate in care planning exercises for each student.

It is essential that you are a strong team player with excellent communication skills and that you have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Our teams are fully committed to Cambian’s vision. While you may face some challenges, we seek resilient, reflective, creative, and flexible practitioners. In return, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Candidate Profile

• A degree or higher in Psychology
• Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• At least 1 year of experience in an Assistant Psychologist role
• Experience working with ASD and/or learning disabilities (preferred)
• Good understanding of therapeutic boundaries and evidence-based interventions
• A highly organised professional ready to take initiative
• A confident, motivated team player
• Genuine desire to help others

What You Will Receive

• Full support from the MDT team
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• The opportunity to learn from dedicated and inspiring professionals

Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.