We are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our specialist team providing support for Looked After Children in residential care. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced Clinical Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Assistant Psychologists and care teams, delivering direct therapeutic support and contributing to the ongoing development of our growing highly specialised services. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a reflective mindset, and a commitment to ethical, person-centred practice.
Our work with Looked After Children, their services, carers and staff teams is well regarded and in high demand, might you be the person we are looking for to join our team?
Location: Principally located in the South of Wales. The successful applicant will need to be able to travel to a range of locations including South Wales around Tredegar and Cardiff.
Hours: Full-time or Part Time (Up to 37.5 hours per week, excluding travel) 12 month maternity cover contract
Organisation: Studio III Clinical Services
Salary: £26,000.00 - £28,000.00 per year
About Studio III Clinical Services
Studio III Clinical Services is a values-led organisation providing personalised, community-based psychological support to Looked After Children in Residential Care, individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and complex needs. Operating across the UK and Ireland as well as further afield, our goal is to create safe, supportive, and restriction-free environments where people can live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Our services are grounded in the Low Arousal Approach, a non-confrontational, trauma-informed method of supporting behaviours of concern and we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams. Our SSRR (Safety, Stability, Repair, Resilience) approach to working with Looked After Children is well established and associated with reduced placement breakdown and significantly improved outcomes for children and young people in residential care.
You will:
● Assist in psychological assessments and interventions
● Provide 1:1 therapeutic support
● Contribute to behaviour and support planning
● Work collaboratively with clients, their families, carers and staff teams
● Participate in reflective supervision and ongoing professional development
What We Offer
● Regular clinical supervision (including remote formats)
● Opportunities for professional development and training
● A supportive and values-based work environment
● Involvement in innovative clinical work
Essential Criteria
● Undergraduate degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1 classification)
● Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
● A minimum of one year’s experience working as an Assistant Psychologist within the NHS or equivalent
Independent Sector.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent time management skills
● Full clean driving license and access to a vehicle
Desirable
● Previous experience in applied or clinical psychology settings, ideally in the field of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) including working with Looked After Children and their carers AND/OR prior experience as a Support Worker within residential childcare services.
● Prior experience of using psychometric testing materials such as the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children and the Adaptive Behaviour Assessment Scale.
Safeguarding:
This post is subject to the successful applicant obtaining an Enhanced DBS certificate and we require a minimum of 2 references.
To Apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter, stating the location you are applying to [email protected]
Application Deadline: Friday 17th July 2026
Job Types: Full-time, 12 month Temporary Maternity Cover
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Have a minimum of an Undergraduate degree in Psychology ?
Experience:
- working as an Assistant Psychologist: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
