Job summary
If you have a psychology degree and are keen to develop a career in a clinical psychology role, then this is a fantastic opportunity to work with and assist our clinical team in the delivery of our therapeutic services.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the PATH delivery of therapeutic services, the Assistant Psychologist role is responsible for supporting the work of PATH Clinicians and the wider PATH. The Assistant Psychologist role is intended to assist, under supervision, in clinically related administration, to conduct audits and support service evaluation, and to contribute to project work.This role issuitable for someone wishing to progress to Clinical Psychology training.
About us
Adoption UK is the leading charity
providing support, community, and advocacy for those who are unable live with
their birth parents. Our purpose is to secure the right support at the right
time for children and young people who are unable to live with their birth
parents, from childhood into adulthood.
Our Psychology and Therapy Hub (PATH) deliver therapeutic groups, formulation based consultations and individual therapeutic interventions. If you are passionate about therapeutic parenting, neurodiversity, sensory integration, and working with families and support networks for those affected by adoption, then wed love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE:
Assistant Psychologist
RESPONSIBLE TO:
PATH Clinical Psychologist
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Clinical Director
HOURS OF WORK:
21- 35 hrs/week
LOCATION:
Home based
DURATION:
SALARY / GRADE:
Fixed term contract 12 months
Grade 3.1; £23, 258 FTE
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- PATH Clinicians
- PATH Peer Coordinators
- Wider PATH team
- Wider AUK team
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Supporting the PATH delivery of therapeutic services, the Assistant Psychologist role is responsible for supporting the work of PATH Clinicians and the wider PATH. The Assistant Psychologist role is intended to assist, under supervision, in clinically related administration, to conduct audits and support service evaluation, and to contribute to project work.This role issuitable for someone wishing to progress to Clinical Psychology training.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To contribute to service evaluation through the collation, analysis and reporting of outcome data.
- To contribute to service evaluation through development of feedback surveys, and the collation, analysis and reporting of monthly feedback data.
- Conducting audits as set out by the Clinical Director
- To undertake literature reviews as requested by PATH Clinicians
- To contribute to the development of therapeutic group materials
- To contribute to the development and delivery of training
- To support PATH clinicians, under supervision, in the delivery of clinical work
- Contribute to and maintain accurate records for those using the service, on Adoption UK systems and ensuring compliance with both GDPR and Adoption Support Agency regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to team meetings and events, sharing knowledge and experience.
- Participate in supervisory discussions on a regular basis and an annual appraisal with the appointed line manager.
- To join in staff training as deemed necessary.
- To have input into Adoption UKs policy matters, strategies and business planning as part of the organisations policy on inclusive and consultative practice.
- To carry out such other duties as may be deemed necessary by the relevant Adoption UK manager/director, subject to time, commensurate with salary and by agreement with the post holder
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE:
Assistant Psychologist
RESPONSIBLE TO:
PATH Clinical Psychologist
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Clinical Director
HOURS OF WORK:
21- 35 hrs/week
LOCATION:
Home based
DURATION:
SALARY / GRADE:
Fixed term contract 12 months
Grade 3.1; £23, 258 FTE
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- PATH Clinicians
- PATH Peer Coordinators
- Wider PATH team
- Wider AUK team
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Supporting the PATH delivery of therapeutic services, the Assistant Psychologist role is responsible for supporting the work of PATH Clinicians and the wider PATH. The Assistant Psychologist role is intended to assist, under supervision, in clinically related administration, to conduct audits and support service evaluation, and to contribute to project work.This role issuitable for someone wishing to progress to Clinical Psychology training.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To contribute to service evaluation through the collation, analysis and reporting of outcome data.
- To contribute to service evaluation through development of feedback surveys, and the collation, analysis and reporting of monthly feedback data.
- Conducting audits as set out by the Clinical Director
- To undertake literature reviews as requested by PATH Clinicians
- To contribute to the development of therapeutic group materials
- To contribute to the development and delivery of training
- To support PATH clinicians, under supervision, in the delivery of clinical work
- Contribute to and maintain accurate records for those using the service, on Adoption UK systems and ensuring compliance with both GDPR and Adoption Support Agency regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to team meetings and events, sharing knowledge and experience.
- Participate in supervisory discussions on a regular basis and an annual appraisal with the appointed line manager.
- To join in staff training as deemed necessary.
- To have input into Adoption UKs policy matters, strategies and business planning as part of the organisations policy on inclusive and consultative practice.
- To carry out such other duties as may be deemed necessary by the relevant Adoption UK manager/director, subject to time, commensurate with salary and by agreement with the post holder
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
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.
