Senior Assistant Psychologist

Nightingale Hammerson; Ripon; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist education provider is seeking an Assistant Psychologist in Ripon. You will support a qualified psychologist for a caseload of young people, providing psychological assessments and interventions. The ideal candidate will have a psychology degree and experience in a similar role, particularly with autism or learning disabilities. Competitive salary of £26,000 per year and extensive benefits available.

Benefits

Extensive group staff benefits

Full support from the MDT team

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

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 for a defined caseload of young people.
• Provide psychological assessment interventions.
• Attend MDT student reviews and complete outcome measurements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Resilience

Education

Degree or higher in Psychology

Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Job description

Overview

Would you like to be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team, ensuring that high quality, psychological service is delivered to our students?

We have a fantastic newly created position for a senior AP to join the team you must have at least 1 years’ experience in a previous Assistant Psychologist work.

We are an innovative and friendly team with high levels of job satisfaction. You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including Qualified Psychologist, Occupational therapy, SaLT, Psychiatry and Nursing. 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 which 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 are improving the outcomes of children and young people every day. Our schools and colleges provide support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional Mental Health and Complex Needs.

Responsibilities

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

Working autonomously, you will attend MDT student reviews, completes outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each student

Taking a “hands on” approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Our teams are fully committed to Cambian’s vision. There’s no doubt that you’ll face some challenges. You must therefore be a resilient, reflective, creative and a flexible practitioner. In return, you will find this to be a highly rewarding role, where you will be working to make a real difference to a child or young person’s life.

Candidate Profile

A degree or higher in Psychology

Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

1 year experience or more in an Assistant Psychologist role

Experience in working with ASD and/or learning disabilities (preferred)

Good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries and the importance of evidence-based interventions.

A highly organised professional ready to take the initiative

Be a strong team player that is confident, motivated.

Above all you’ll be someone with a genuine desire to help others.

You’ll receive

Competitive salary

Extensive Group staff benefits

Full support from the MDT team

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Group Development opportunities

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Notes

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order 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.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

Salary / Benefits:From: £26000 To: £26000 per year