Job summary This is a great opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to take the first step in their Psychology Career. The role involves working as a Psychology Support Assistant in a forensic low secure Learning Disability hospital, supporting the delivery of interventions and contributing to the development of the Psychology service. Main duties of the job As a Psychology Support Assistant, you will be supporting the delivery of prescribed interventions to service users under the direct supervision of the Lead Forensic Psychologist. You will be part of the development of the service, supporting the Senior Management Team in creating and sustaining a therapeutic culture. You will also undertake additional assessments and therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups as directed by the Lead Forensic Psychologist, as well as working as part of the nursing team on the ward to ensure all patient needs are met. About us Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. They have a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,125 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1264904398 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Thornhill CF83 1LX Job description Job responsibilities Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to take the first step in your Psychology Career? If so, join Cefn Carnau, a forensic low secure Learning Disability hospital as a Psychology Support Assistant. As part of the development of the Psychology service we are looking to employ a number of Psychology Graduates who will be embedded within the clinical team. The role is split 30 hours per week as a Health Care Worker assisting service users on the ward with their health and care provision and 7.5 hours protected time working within the Psychology department. As part of this role, you will work alongside the Lead Forensic Psychologist and two Assistant Psychologists on site. You will support with Positive Behavioural Support Plans (PBS), psychometrics, the therapeutic group programme and supporting with low intensity 1:1 psychological intervention. As a Psychology Support Assistant, you will model and deliver PBS across the service; and assist the Senior Management Team in helping to create and sustain a therapeutic culture within which all members of the clinical team are able to deliver these interventions. You will be trained, supervised and managed by the Lead Forensic Psychologist & Ward Manager. There may be other relevant opportunities to participate in additional training, research and audits. This is a great opportunity for you to enrich your CV with experience that would support becoming an Assistant Psychologist. Contract of employment will be for a fixed period of 12 months. As a Psychology Support Assistant, you will be: Supporting the delivery of prescribed interventions to service users under the direct supervision of the Lead Forensic Psychologist Part of the development of the service, support the Senior Management Team in creating and sustaining a therapeutic culture within which all members of the clinical team will be able to deliver these interventions Undertaking additional assessments and therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups as directed by the Lead Forensic Psychologist. Working as part of the nursing team on the ward in ensuring all needs of the patients are met. Working as a health care worker which may involve assisting the patients in their personal care and any other aspects of patients’ health and care provision under the supervision of the nursing team on the ward. To be successful in this role, you'll need: A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) To be highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident in giving feedback to service users and staff, able to work in a demanding clinical environment, sensitive to the needs of others, capable of giving unconditional positive regard, responsive to supervision. Where you will be working: Location: Cefn Carnau Lane, Thornhill, Cardiff, South Wales, CF83 1LX You will be working at Cefn Carnau, a modern new-build low secure hospital providing person-centred care and support for adults with a learning disability, including those who have autism. Service users may also present with mental health problems including Personality Disorders (PD). The aim at Cefn Carnau is to reduce the presenting mental health issues and behaviours that are perceived as challenging in a setting where risk can be managed and reduced to allow service users to step down into community facing living. What you will get: Annual salary of £26,125 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off Subsidised meals Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Job description Job responsibilities Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to take the first step in your Psychology Career? If so, join Cefn Carnau, a forensic low secure Learning Disability hospital as a Psychology Support Assistant. As part of the development of the Psychology service we are looking to employ a number of Psychology Graduates who will be embedded within the clinical team. The role is split 30 hours per week as a Health Care Worker assisting service users on the ward with their health and care provision and 7.5 hours protected time working within the Psychology department. As part of this role, you will work alongside the Lead Forensic Psychologist and two Assistant Psychologists on site. You will support with Positive Behavioural Support Plans (PBS), psychometrics, the therapeutic group programme and supporting with low intensity 1:1 psychological intervention. As a Psychology Support Assistant, you will model and deliver PBS across the service; and assist the Senior Management Team in helping to create and sustain a therapeutic culture within which all members of the clinical team are able to deliver these interventions. You will be trained, supervised and managed by the Lead Forensic Psychologist & Ward Manager. There may be other relevant opportunities to participate in additional training, research and audits. This is a great opportunity for you to enrich your CV with experience that would support becoming an Assistant Psychologist. Contract of employment will be for a fixed period of 12 months. As a Psychology Support Assistant, you will be: Supporting the delivery of prescribed interventions to service users under the direct supervision of the Lead Forensic Psychologist Part of the development of the service, support the Senior Management Team in creating and sustaining a therapeutic culture within which all members of the clinical team will be able to deliver these interventions Undertaking additional assessments and therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups as directed by the Lead Forensic Psychologist. Working as part of the nursing team on the ward in ensuring all needs of the patients are met. Working as a health care worker which may involve assisting the patients in their personal care and any other aspects of patients’ health and care provision under the supervision of the nursing team on the ward. To be successful in this role, you'll need: A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) To be highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident in giving feedback to service users and staff, able to work in a demanding clinical environment, sensitive to the needs of others, capable of giving unconditional positive regard, responsive to supervision. Where you will be working: Location: Cefn Carnau Lane, Thornhill, Cardiff, South Wales, CF83 1LX You will be working at Cefn Carnau, a modern new-build low secure hospital providing person-centred care and support for adults with a learning disability, including those who have autism. Service users may also present with mental health problems including Personality Disorders (PD). The aim at Cefn Carnau is to reduce the presenting mental health issues and behaviours that are perceived as challenging in a setting where risk can be managed and reduced to allow service users to step down into community facing living. What you will get: Annual salary of £26,125 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off Subsidised meals Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR). Person Specification Qualifications Essential A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare Address Elysium Healthcare Thornhill CF83 1LX Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)