Job summary
Brain Injury Linkworker - Assistant Psychologist
8 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: North Wales
Salary: *£26,513 per annum
Hours: 35 hour contract, flexible working hours available
Brainkind's Award-Winning Brain Injury Linkworker (BIL) Service, we are delighted to advertise for an Assistant Psychologist Brain Injury Linkworker to join our team across Wales in HMP Berwyn and Probation Services.. The BIL neurorehabilitation services is currently located in three prison establishments across Wales.
This is a hybrid working position with travel to HMP Berwyn and Probation Services located in North Wales for 3-4 days a week where they will be working with adult men in prison in the criminal justice system.
Our Brain Injury Linkworker, who will be part of the Brainkind Policy & Social Change Team will work with adult men in prison in the criminal justice system. The project is funded by the Ministry of Justice, Wales. This is a high-profile role, building on research in the area of brain injury within the Criminal Justice System.
Please note Brainkind was formally The Disabilities Trust.The post is ideally suited to an experienced Assistant Psychologist with specialist knowledge of brain injury and experience of working with people with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities:
To work remotely under the supervision and guidance of a remote Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and a project manager.
To support and manage a complex and varied caseload of men that screen positive for a brain injury and/or have history and sequalae of an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI),under clinical supervision
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Rewards
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.
- A competitive salary of £26,513 per annum
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance
- Company Pension
- Eye voucher scheme
- Long service and staff awards
- Free parking
- Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping
- Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
To work remotely under the supervision and guidance of a remote Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and a project manager.
To support and manage a complex and varied caseload of men that screen positive for a brain injury and/or have history and sequalae of an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI),under clinical supervision
To administer the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI) to identify individuals that screen positive for an ABI and complete an assessment of needs to develop an Individual Support Plan (ISP) and planned release (or resettlement plan) for each service user.
To ensure each Individual Support Plan is appropriately designed to complement existing Healthcare and Resettlement Team goals
To implement and review Individual Support Plans with the service user and under supervision ensuring individual needs and preferences are placed at the centre of the process
When agreed and directed under supervision; to undertake assessments including psychometric test and neuropsychological assessments if needed, develop formulations and provide any interventions as agreed within supervision.
To develop and deliver Psychosocial interventions on a 1:1 basis, focusing on the sequalae of brain injury.
When agreed, to work with existing services such as the Prison Service, Probation, Courts, Community Services, Social and Healthcare Services and Charities to develop effective diversion and liaison for service users.
When necessary and appropriate under guidance and remote clinical supervision, to provide advocacy for service users which may include the preparation of reports for criminal justice professionals and agencies.
To provide accurate information about ABI and raise awareness amongst service users, prison and community-based professionals.
To provide under guidance information about substances, raise awareness about substance [including alcohol] misuse and its effects in relation to ABI; and provide support to enable service users to access services that focus on the reduction or cessation of substance misuse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
To work remotely under the supervision and guidance of a remote Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and a project manager.
To support and manage a complex and varied caseload of men that screen positive for a brain injury and/or have history and sequalae of an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI),under clinical supervision
To administer the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI) to identify individuals that screen positive for an ABI and complete an assessment of needs to develop an Individual Support Plan (ISP) and planned release (or resettlement plan) for each service user.
To ensure each Individual Support Plan is appropriately designed to complement existing Healthcare and Resettlement Team goals
To implement and review Individual Support Plans with the service user and under supervision ensuring individual needs and preferences are placed at the centre of the process
When agreed and directed under supervision; to undertake assessments including psychometric test and neuropsychological assessments if needed, develop formulations and provide any interventions as agreed within supervision.
To develop and deliver Psychosocial interventions on a 1:1 basis, focusing on the sequalae of brain injury.
When agreed, to work with existing services such as the Prison Service, Probation, Courts, Community Services, Social and Healthcare Services and Charities to develop effective diversion and liaison for service users.
When necessary and appropriate under guidance and remote clinical supervision, to provide advocacy for service users which may include the preparation of reports for criminal justice professionals and agencies.
To provide accurate information about ABI and raise awareness amongst service users, prison and community-based professionals.
To provide under guidance information about substances, raise awareness about substance [including alcohol] misuse and its effects in relation to ABI; and provide support to enable service users to access services that focus on the reduction or cessation of substance misuse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- About You:
- An upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological problems or other disabilities (e.g. acquired brain injury) and the ability to interact with these individuals
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Experience of delivering 1:1 behavioural interventions
- Experience of collection and analysis of statistical data
- Ability to communicate sensitive information in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- Willingness to work within a prison setting
- Willingness to comply with all security and confidentiality aspects of working within a secure environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- About You:
- An upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological problems or other disabilities (e.g. acquired brain injury) and the ability to interact with these individuals
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Experience of delivering 1:1 behavioural interventions
- Experience of collection and analysis of statistical data
- Ability to communicate sensitive information in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- Willingness to work within a prison setting
- Willingness to comply with all security and confidentiality aspects of working within a secure environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
