Overview
Join to apply for the Assistant Psychologist role at Witherslack Group. This role is based at Oversands School and local children\'s residential homes. Oversands School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Grange-over-Sands. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND, providing unrivalled levels of clinical support across our specialist schools and children\'s homes. Our young people present with complexities including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.
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.
Responsibilities
* Develop relationships with children and young people and conduct assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to support educational and residential colleagues
* Contribute to therapeutic living and learning environments based on clinical assessment and formulation
* Provide and participate in appropriate interventions and engagement for our young people
What We Do For You
* 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: options such as life insurance
* Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: Reimbursement for eye care, dental, and other health-related costs
* Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
* Refer-a-friend scheme: £2,000 bonus for eligible referrals
Bring Your Whole Self To Work / Requirements
* 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 with young people who have developmental trauma and/or neurodevelopmental needs (e.g., autism, SEMH, ADHD)
* Resilience to engage with challenging situations
* A \'can do\' attitude and team-oriented approach
* Honesty and empathy towards our young people and colleagues
Interested in joining us?
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. We are an inclusive employer and are committed to accessible recruitment and workplace practices. If you need adjustments to support you through the process or in the workplace, we\'ll be there every step of the way. We safeguard and promote the welfare of our young people; this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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