Senior Assistant Psychologist - Shillingstone, United Kingdom - Cambian Group

Cambian Group
Cambian Group
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Shillingstone, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Interviews taking place on Monday 13th March 2023.
Would you like to be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team, ensuring that high quality, psychological service is delivered to our students?


We have a fantastic newly created position for a senior AP to join the team you must have at least 1 years' experience in a previous Assistant Psychologist work.

This role also has an additional responsibility of supporting Therapeutic Activities as appropriateto students under the supervision and guidance of the Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT).

We are an innovative and friendly team with high levels of job satisfaction. You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including Qualified Psychologist, Occupational therapy, SaLT, Psychiatry and Nursing.

We offer direct support from a RegionalClinical Lead, manageable caseloads, effective supervision, and cutting edge programme opportunities throughout the group.


The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies which is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK.

We believe "everyone has a personal best"

Cambian specialist education services are improving the outcomes of children and young people every day.

Our schools and colleges provide support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Social,Emotional Mental Health and Complex Needs.


Job role
Your role will be to support the qualified psychologist and specialised SEN Occupational Therapist for a defined caseload of young people with Psychology and OT specified in their EHCP, you will provide psychological assessment interventions and assist inthe implementation & delivery of agreed OT programmes & interventions with support from the OT

Working autonomously, you will attend MDT student reviews, completes outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each student


Taking a "hands on" approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.

You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Our teams are fully committed to Cambian's vision. There's no doubt that you'll face some challenges. You must therefore be a resilient, reflective, creative and a flexible practitioner.

In return, you will find this to be a highly rewarding role, whereyou will be working to make a real difference to a child or young person's life.


  • A degree or higher in Psychology
  • Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
  • 1 year experience or more in an Assistant Psychologist role
  • Experience in working with ASD and/or learning disabilities (preferred)
  • Good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries and the importance of evidencebased interventions.
  • A highly organised professional ready to take the initiative
  • Be a strong team player that is confident, motivated.
  • Above all you'll be someone with a genuine desire to help others.

You'll receive

  • Competitive salary
  • Extensive Group staff benefits
  • Full support from the MDT team
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
  • Group Development opportunities
You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.


Note:


  • Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care._
  • Cambian is an equal opportunities employer_
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