Assistant Psychologist

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: Assistant Psychologist

Location: Regional Role covering Longdon Park School / Westbourne School – East Midlands

Salary: £22,425 - £25,500 (DOE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time (41 weeks)

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our clinical team. This exciting role will involve working under the supervision of a psychologist to carry out tasks that will involve group work, 1:1 work, research, audit and evaluation.

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 an 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.

Essential Criteria:

• Psychology degree (2:1 or above)
• Relevant experience of working with children and young people
• First-hand experience of a range of research methods
• First-hand experience of quantitative and qualitative research, including different methods of data collection, research designs, analysis and final report writing
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of teaching and/or supporting other health professionals
• Experience or knowledge of relevant client group (service specific)

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 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 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, well-being centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• Flexible benefits scheme which allows you to adjust your benefits to suit your circumstances.
• Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

For further information on this role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Vacancy ID: 259386