Introduction
Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Cefn Carnau as a Psychology Assistant, where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.
You will be working with adults with a learning disability, including those who have autism, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self-harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma.
As a Psychology Assistant, you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment for our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration, including conducting audits, collecting statistics, developing audit and research projects, teaching, and engaging in project work.
At Cefn Carnau, you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to support your learning and improvement.
To start your career at Cefn Carnau, apply today.
As a Psychology Assistant, you will be:
* Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations
* Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting on their effectiveness
* Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others
* Supporting the delivery of reflective practice for staff
* Maintaining clinical databases
* Completing outcome measures
* Writing reports for various audiences
* Conducting service evaluations and other research tasks, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting statistics
* Undertaking clinically relevant audits
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* An upper second-class honours degree in Psychology, conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting
* Experience maintaining office systems and undertaking administrative tasks
* Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to evidence-based therapeutic interventions
* Strong organizational skills
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Professional practice adherence including HCPC standards and BPS code of ethics
Where you will be working:
Location: Cefn Carnau Lane, Thornhill, Cardiff, South Wales, CF83 1LX
You will be working at Cefn Carnau, a modern low secure hospital providing person-centred care and support for adults with a learning disability, including those who have autism. Service users may also present with mental health issues such as Personality Disorders (PD).
The aim at Cefn Carnau is to reduce mental health issues and challenging behaviors in a setting where risk can be managed and reduced, enabling service users to transition into community living.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £28,500
* 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension contributions
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees, delivering care across Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors. There are ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.
We follow safer recruitment practices, are a Disability Confident employer, and are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.
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