Psychology Assistant Milton Keynes, England
Job description
Are you interested in working in our autism diagnostic service based at Milton Keynes City Council?
We’re seeking a Psychology Assistant to join our team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a great opportunity to acquire a range of skills and experience in preparation for professional training as a Clinical Psychologist.
Our Integrated Autism Diagnostic Service assess people from 16+ and offer post diagnostic support to individuals diagnosed with autism, and their families.
You’ll deliver post diagnostic psychoeducation that’s focused on the person and the best outcomes for them, providing advice, information, and support.
You’ll have experience of applying psychology to work with young people, and/or adults with autism, and other professionals, supporting people with autism in a range of settings.
You’ll have an Honours Degree in Psychology, or equivalent Masters Degree, conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Role Responsibilities- Deliver training and education packages to individuals, families and carers.
- Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships and partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
- You will manage a team caseload to provide effective casework management.
- Work directly with young people aged 16 plus and adults to deliver individual service user assessments.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary working within the Integrated Autism Service to meet statutory, core and commissioned service needs.
- You’ll need to be able to deal professionally yet effectively and sensitively with a busy clinical setting.
- You will need to hold a good Honours Degree in Psychology, or equivalent Masters Degree, conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
- Experience of applying psychology to work with young people, and/or adults with autism and other professionals supporting people with autism in a range of settings.
- Someone who can get about, ideally with a driving license.
- Ability to plan and prioritise work using initiative when required.
- Ability to analyse, summarise and write/record relevant information clearly and concisely so that it is easily understood by users and colleagues
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
Package DescriptionWe are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
