Job summary Assistant Psychologist Brain Injury Linkworker (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Probation and Approved Premises (Various Locations) Salary: £26,513 per annum Hours: 35 per week An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Psychologist - Brain Injury Linkworker in Probation and Approved Premises. Our Brain Injury Linkworker, who will be part of the Brainkind Policy & Social Change Team will work with adult men and women in Probation and Approved Premises across Northwest England. The project is funded by NHS Health and Justice England, expanding into seven sites across the Northwest of England, which this role will cover the probation and approved premises. This is a unique role, working across criminal justice system and Brainkind to provide brain injury screening and support. As the service is expanding into seven separate sites, when applying please provide a supporting document alongside your CV stating all the sites that you would like to apply for. Please note Brainkind was formally The Disabilities Trust. Main duties of the job The post is ideally suited to an experienced Assistant Psychologist with specialist knowledge of brain injury and experience of working with people with complex needs.The successful candidate will be responsible for specialised assessment and support of men and women with acquired brain injury and undertake data collection for research purposes. The Linkworker will work in partnership with prison staff, probation staff, and external organisations within the community to support individuals to access appropriate services and reduce offending behaviour. For an insight into BILS follow thislink. About us REWARDS: You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services. A competitive salary of £26,513 per annum 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance Company Pension Eye voucher scheme Long service and staff awards Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. To join our friendly team,click the Apply Now button. This is a fixed term contract until 28th February 2027 with potential for extension. This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and Prison clearance. If you are interested in this position the please contact Elizabeth.wilcebrainkind.org or beth.gore1brainkind.org. The closing date for this position is 3rd April and interviews to be confirmed. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,513 a year £26,513 per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number B0462-25-0024 Job locations Cheshire Probation 1 Alnwick Drive Ellesmere Port CH65 9HE Job description Job responsibilities MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To work remote from the supervision and guidance from a Clinical Psychologist, a Project Manager, and a Project Support Officer. To support and manage a complex and varied caseload of individuals within the Criminal Justice System that screen positive for a brain injury and/or have history and sequalae of an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), under clinical supervision from Brainkind. To administer the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI) to identify individuals that screen positive for an ABI and complete an assessment of needs to develop an Individual Support Plan (ISP) and planned release (or resettlement plan) for each service user. To ensure each Individual Support Plan is appropriately designed to complement existing Healthcare and other relevant goals. To implement and review Individual Support Plans with the service user and under supervision ensuring individual needs and preferences are placed at the centre of the process. To produce end of service reports and share with relevant stakeholders. To access information from the Clinical Portal to enhance end of service reports and confirm whether an individual had been diagnosed with a brain injury or if they had experienced head injury incidents. When agreed and directed under supervision; to undertake assessments including psychometric test and neuropsychological assessments if needed, develop formulations and provide any interventions as agreed within supervision. To develop and deliver Psychosocial interventions on a 1:1 basis, focusing on the sequalae of brain injury. To encourage and enable the involvement and inclusion of the service users in their Individual Support Plan and gather any useful information and feedback from service users to enhance and develop service planning, design and delivery. Attending probation department regularly to provide probation staff an opportunity for a consultation for working with people that have been diagnosed, or screen positive, for a brain injury. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To work remote from the supervision and guidance from a Clinical Psychologist, a Project Manager, and a Project Support Officer. To support and manage a complex and varied caseload of individuals within the Criminal Justice System that screen positive for a brain injury and/or have history and sequalae of an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), under clinical supervision from Brainkind. To administer the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI) to identify individuals that screen positive for an ABI and complete an assessment of needs to develop an Individual Support Plan (ISP) and planned release (or resettlement plan) for each service user. To ensure each Individual Support Plan is appropriately designed to complement existing Healthcare and other relevant goals. To implement and review Individual Support Plans with the service user and under supervision ensuring individual needs and preferences are placed at the centre of the process. To produce end of service reports and share with relevant stakeholders. To access information from the Clinical Portal to enhance end of service reports and confirm whether an individual had been diagnosed with a brain injury or if they had experienced head injury incidents. When agreed and directed under supervision; to undertake assessments including psychometric test and neuropsychological assessments if needed, develop formulations and provide any interventions as agreed within supervision. To develop and deliver Psychosocial interventions on a 1:1 basis, focusing on the sequalae of brain injury. To encourage and enable the involvement and inclusion of the service users in their Individual Support Plan and gather any useful information and feedback from service users to enhance and develop service planning, design and delivery. Attending probation department regularly to provide probation staff an opportunity for a consultation for working with people that have been diagnosed, or screen positive, for a brain injury. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ABOUT YOU: An upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological problems or other disabilities (e.g. acquired brain injury) and the ability to interact with these individuals Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of delivering 1:1 behavioural interventions Experience of collection and analysis of statistical data Ability to communicate sensitive information in a way that addresses psychological resistance Willingness to work within a prison setting Willingness to comply with all security and confidentiality aspects of working within a secure environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential ABOUT YOU: An upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological problems or other disabilities (e.g. acquired brain injury) and the ability to interact with these individuals Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of delivering 1:1 behavioural interventions Experience of collection and analysis of statistical data Ability to communicate sensitive information in a way that addresses psychological resistance Willingness to work within a prison setting Willingness to comply with all security and confidentiality aspects of working within a secure environment 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. Employer details Employer name Brainkind Address Cheshire Probation 1 Alnwick Drive Ellesmere Port CH65 9HE Employer's website https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)