Assistant Psychologist

Witherslackgroup; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist educational provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their multi-disciplinary clinical team at Hinckley House School. This role requires a degree in Psychology and involves engaging young people in assessments and therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will have experience working with developmental trauma and a passion for supporting children's mental health. Along with comprehensive training, the organization offers 35 days of holiday, clinical development programs, and additional benefits to support a fulfilling career.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Clinical development programs

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for appointments

High-street discounts

Recommend a friend scheme with £2,000 bonus

Qualifications

• Degree should include components relating to young people and mental health or autism.
• Experience working with young people having developmental trauma and/or neurodevelopmental needs.
• Ability to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and residential colleagues in providing therapeutic environments.
• Engage in assessments and interventions under the guidance of qualified psychologists.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Skills

Relationship building

Engagement with children

Team collaboration

Resilience

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology eligible for graduate BPS membership

Job description

Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Get out what you put in

This role is based at Hinckley House School.

Hinckley House School is an independent day school providing specialist primary education. Based in Market Bosworth, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children’s homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise andbreadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.

As an Assistant Psychologist you will develop your skills in building relationships and engaging children and young people in assessments and interventions under the direction of a qualified psychologist. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Training: A full induction and on the job training

Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays

Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development

Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefitshere

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schoolshere

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole self to work

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future.Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered thesupport, resource and platform for you to do great things. You’ll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Here’s a few things we’ll be looking for from you:

A degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, you’ll be eligible for graduate BPS membership. Your degree should include components relating to young people and mental health or autism

You’ll have worked with young people who have developmental trauma and/or neurodevelopmental needs e.g. autism, SEMH and ADHD

The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations

A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up
their sleeves to help others

We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD