Assistant Psychologist
Starting Salary: £25,560.60 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Full time
Location: Grateley House School, Andover
Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking academically strong candidates to support and enhance the psychological care of children and young people within Cambian Healthcare by assisting qualified psychologists in the delivery and evaluation of evidence-based interventions that meet Cambian Healthcare objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements, and user and carer needs and expectations. The role involves the administration, scoring, and report writing of psychometric assessments, standardised risk assessments, clinical formulation, support/consultation to staff, and individual and group interventions.
About Us
Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, is looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join the company as an Assistant Psychologist. The posts will require someone ideally with previous experience of working in CAMHS or SEN settings, preferably with experience of working with children who are Looked After and with ASC.
Job Responsibilities
We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits. Grateley House School is a residential school for young people aged 9-19 who have a diagnosis of ASC and other associated difficulties.
Full induction training is given. You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession, and just like our young people and Service Users, you will be learning all the time through our ongoing mentoring and support. Clinical supervision is an important part of the development and additional training will be supported.
Candidate Profile
You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated, and well-organised. You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all, you’ll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology and preferably previous experience within an Assistant Psychologist role.
In Return We Offer:
1. Full support from a multidisciplinary team
2. Regular clinical supervision
3. Meetings and peer support
4. Developmental opportunities
5. Research opportunities & support
6. Internal/external training on new initiatives
7. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service included)
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. 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.
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