TITLE: Assistant Psychologist (13-Month Contract)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
REPORTS TO: Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Senior Behavioural Specialist
Essential Criteria:
- Hold a Psychology degree (2:1 or above).
- Be eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
- Have access to own vehicle, as travel between services is required.
About the Role:
Applicants are invited for the position of Assistant Psychologist to work with service users with intellectual disabilities who present with challenging behaviour and who have a secondary diagnosis of mental illness or have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
The successful candidate will join and be part of a well-established, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be required to routinely collect and present behavioural data, carry out observations, produce reports, conduct staff training, carry out therapy, attend clinical meetings and provide support to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Behavioural Specialist. Regular supervision will be provided. This role will be of particular relevance to psychology graduates with an interest in future Clinical Psychology training.
Contract Details:
- Contract: Fixed-term (13 months)
- Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm)
- Salary: £26,500 per annum
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Company events
- Regular clinical supervision
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist multidisciplinary service
Recruitment Information:
- Application deadline: Thursday, 16 July.
- Interview dates: Interviews will be held at our Head Office in Basingstoke on Monday, 10 August and Wednesday, 12 August.
- For further information about Care Opportunities Ltd, please visit: www.careopportunities.co.uk
Right to Work in the UK:
Please note that this post is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the fixed-term contract at the time of application. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required prior to appointment in accordance with Home Office requirements.
Applications from candidates who require sponsorship, either now or during the course of the fixed-term contract, cannot be considered for this post.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months
Pay: £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Camberley, Surrey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible for graduate BPS membership?
Education:
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Camberley, Surrey (preferred)
Work Location: In person
