Salary & Benefits
£26,246 - £28,962 + excellent benefits
Location
Oversands School and local children's residential homes. Oversands School is an independent specialist day school based in Grange‑over‑Sands.
About the role
As an Assistant Psychologist you will develop your skills in building relationships and engaging children and young people in assessments and interventions under the direction of a qualified psychologist. You'll be part of a multi‑disciplinary clinical team, supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.
What we offer
* Training: A full induction and on the job training
* Holiday: 35 days holiday including bank holidays
* Clinical Development: Leading programme of clinical learning and development
* Flexible benefits: life insurance – check out our benefits here
* Wellbeing: tools and advice including employee assistance
* Medical cover: optician/dentist appointment cover and high‑street discounts
* Beautiful working environments with the best facilities – check out our schools here
* Recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus each time
Qualifications & Experience
* A degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, eligible for graduate BPS membership; degree should include components relating to young people and mental health or autism
* Experience working with young people who have developmental trauma and/or neurodevelopmental needs such as autism, SEMH and ADHD
* Resilience to deal with challenging situations
* A 'can do' attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
* Honesty and empathy – we genuinely care about our young people and each other
About Us
Witherslack Group is a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and belongs. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all backgrounds. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search.
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