Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist Leeds, England

Oakdale Centre CiC
Full Time Leeds, England 23000 - 25000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

The BUSS® Model has been developed to support children who have experienced developmental trauma and their families. This is an opportunity for you to join a service that is growing and embracing positive change developing BUSS® pathways locally and nationally.

BUSS® operates under the umbrella of our partner organisation, Oakdale Therapies Ltd which is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company. Oakdale was established over twenty-five years ago and is highly regarded as a professional therapy provider for adults as well as children and their families. BUSS® and Oakdale are committed to providing excellent services to meet the needs of all our clients.

The Oakdale BUSS® team is a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, including, Specialist Social Workers, Child Psychology, Art Psychotherapy, Teachers, Parent Mentors, Administrators and Occupational Therapists, who bring richness to the work that is of great benefit to families.

For more information about BUSS®, visit www.bussmodel.org

The Role

BUSS has recently enjoyed a significant period of growth, taking on new practitioners and increasing the range of service delivery. Our multi-disciplinary team is now engaged in several collaborations with NHS, Local Authority and Education partners, alongside providing services to children and young people on behalf of Local Authorities, and Schools, and private commissions on behalf of self-referring families. The BUSS® training portfolio is also growing nationally and internationally.

As a result, we are seeking an appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist with a desire to enhance their research and evaluation portfolio. This role will predominantly have a research focus, involving data collection and analysis. The post will also incorporate increasing service user input into the BUSS® programme with the assistant leading on co-design projects and developing the web page and social media presence specifically for young people.

There may be some opportunities for co-running BUSS® early years groups in local community settings and some opportunities to be involved in training. A full job description can be found here.

About you

  • An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society

  • With either a Bachelor’s degree (Class 2.1 or higher) or a Bachelor’s degree (any class) together with a higher degree
  • Experience of paid or voluntary work with children or adults in a health, care or educational setting
  • Clear, confident communicator – able to demonstrate an ability to deliver complex information in an understandable way to different audiences by demonstration, presentation and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently and to seek guidance when unclear
  • Strong literacy and writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of ethical practice in the conduct of research
  • Have a working understanding of child and adolescent development
  • Experience of using outcome measures and a commitment to using clinical outcome measures
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • The ability to use a computer competently, with a broad base of IT skills and statistical analysis packages.
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workload

Location & Hours


  • We recently moved into our new BUSS® premises at Springfield Mill in Farsley. Currently we are looking to recruit to a 5 days per week post, (37.5 hours) standard office hours 9:00-5:30.

To apply

Please send your CV with a cover letter describing why you are interested in the role and highlighting those aspects of your experience and skill set that make you a good fit for the Job Description and Person Specification provided. Please send a link to or reference your undergraduate thesis.

Salary: £23,000 - £25,000

Assistant Psychologist
Oakdale Centre CiC

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