Assistant Psychologist
Location: Lancashire (covering all sites, with some travel to Yorkshire)
Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,000
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
To ensure consistency in our care delivery, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be progressed further.
Active Pathways is delighted to be recruiting for an aspiring and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our Clinical Team, working regionally across Lancashire 5-days per week.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs, including personality disorders, autism, and learning disabilities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care and supporting people to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
As an Assistant Psychologist, you will support the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, working closely with our Qualified Psychologists and wider therapy teams to make a meaningful difference to service users’ recovery journeys.
The Best Bits
- Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years’ service
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
- Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
- Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free Blue Light Card membership
- Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the delivery of psychological assessments under the supervision of a qualified psychologist
- Support Qualified Psychologists and Occupational Therapists in delivering therapeutic interventions, both 1:1 and in group settings
- Plan and facilitate structured, recovery-focused activities that promote independence and social inclusion
- Help individuals apply therapeutic skills into their daily lives, supporting long-term outcomes
- Contribute to care planning, risk management, and ongoing reviews of service users’ progress
- Maintain accurate and professional clinical records and reports
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including attending meetings and sharing progress updates
- Support positive behaviour approaches and promote person-centred, strengths-based care
About you:
- A degree in Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society, with an interest within Mental Health services
- Experience working with individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or autism
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships
- A good understanding of psychological models and recovery-focused care
- Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
- A compassionate, professional approach with a genuine commitment to improving lives
About Us:
Active Pathways Ltd has been providing exceptional care across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years. As a Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Rehabilitation provider, we focus on recovery-focused care for adults aged 18+. With a commitment to creating inspiring environments, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture and strong set of values. Several of our services have received a CQC rating of OUTSTANDING, and we are proud Investors in People Gold award holders.
Apply today and support the delivery of a service that empowers individuals to develop skills, build resilience, and achieve meaningful recovery.
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.
