Senior Assistant Psychologist

The Cambian Group; Ripon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of specialist education services in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Psychologist to support a qualified psychologist with a caseload of young people. You will provide psychological assessment interventions and contribute to multidisciplinary team reviews. Candidates must have a degree in Psychology and at least one year of relevant experience. This role offers comprehensive training and a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Support from multidisciplinary team

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in an Assistant Psychologist role required.
• Experience with ASD/learning disabilities preferred.
• Understanding of therapeutic boundaries and evidence-based interventions required.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified psychologist for a defined caseload.
• Provide psychological assessment interventions.
• Attend MDT student reviews and care planning exercises.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Degree 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 year experience in a previous Assistant Psychologist role.

Main duties

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, complete outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each student.

• Support the qualified psychologist for a defined caseload of young people with psychology specified in their EHCP
• Provide psychological assessment interventions with support from the Psychologist
• Attend MDT student reviews and contribute to outcome measurements and care planning

About us

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.

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, 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.

Job role

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, complete outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each student.

Taking a hands-on approach, it is essential that you are a strong team player with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills. Our teams are fully committed to Cambians vision. There will be challenges, but this is a highly rewarding role where you make a real difference in 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 therapeutic boundaries and the importance of evidence-based interventions
• A highly organised professional ready to take the initiative
• Be a strong team player who is confident and motivated
• Above all, a genuine desire to help others

Youll receive

• Full support from the MDT team
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.