Senior Assistant Psychologist - Rawtenstall, United Kingdom - Acorn Education and Care

Acorn Education and Care

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Rawtenstall, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Full Job Description:

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?

It doesn't have to be Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group

Job Title:
Senior Assistant Psychologist

Location:
Belmont Secondary School, Lancashire

Salary:
£26,700 - £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract:
Permanent, 52 weeks

Essential:
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

About the role
We are looking for a Senior Assistant Psychologist to join our clinical team.

This exciting role will involve working under the supervision of a Forensic Psychologist to carry out tasks that will involve group work, 1:1 work, audit and evaluation.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to work with colleagues from Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy.

Our well-established teams within OFG, maintain a nurturing and supportive environment where the pupils in our care can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do.

All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after the people in our care we strive for excellence.

With this in mind, we are looking for a Senior Assistant Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location:
Belmont Secondary School, Lancashire

Belmont School - Lancashire (belmont-)

About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care.

We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2023, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fourth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism.

Essential Criteria:

Psychology Degree
Relevant experience of working with adults and children in care
Firsthand experience of a range of research methods
Firsthand experience of quantitative and qualitative research, including different methods of data collection, research designs, analysis and final report writing
Experience of paid or voluntary work in a child special needs setting and/or work with young people or adults with complex needs/ challenging behaviour or mental health needs
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience of teaching and/or supporting of other health professionals
Experience or knowledge of relevant client group (service specific)
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

What's in it for you?
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued.

We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work.

We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue.

This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too.

We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one.
An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.)
Professional support network
Contributory Pension
Employee Rewards Hub access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
The Hub employee discounts, recognition cards, wellbeing centre
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary Finance
We offer a flexible benefits scheme which allows you to adjust your benefits to suit your circumstances.

Job ID: 233528
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