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The Disabilities Trust

Full Time York, England 25147 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Assistant Psychologist

York

Salary: £25,147

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Why join us?

The Disabilities Trust is a leading UK charity that works alongside people with an acquired brain injury, autism, and learning or physical disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. Our teams across the UK support people to move forward with their lives. It’s a special feeling to share their individual journeys and play a part in the progress they make. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role

This role is based at York House, 38 specially adapted bedrooms, with en suites, across three wards. York House offers a safe and comfortable temporary home. A short walk from York city centre and parks, we encourage everyone to get out, with the support of staff.

As an Assistant Psychologist, your role will include:

Reporting to and liaising with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and clinical team
Behavioural monitoring with observations, data gathering and analysis
Producing behavioural and emotional progress reports for review meetings
Supporting individual service users with weekly meetings and specific activities

We're looking for someone with the following skills and qualities:

Upper Second Class Honors Degree (2:1) or higher in psychology or equivalent
Eligibility for BPS (British Psychological Society) graduate registration
Ability to present and teach others
Ability to work independently and reliably
Experience of working with adults with complex disabilities

Benefits Include:

A competitive salary of £25,147
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Excellent training and support
Group life assurance
Eye voucher scheme
Long service and staff awards
Free parking
Nationwide employee staff discounts including discounted eating out and shopping.

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

The Disabilities Trust are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. The Disabilities Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

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