Job summary
We would like to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Psychology Assistant to work in the Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Service. We are a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team made up of health and social care practitioners working with people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and supporters in a diverse and vibrant part of London. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual who is committed to advancing the wellbeing and life chances of people with learning disabilities and addressing health and social care inequalities experienced by this group.
Main duties of the job
You will work directly with people with learning disabilities and their networks with support from trained clinical psychology colleagues to deliver psychological assessments and interventions as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team. In addition you will help to provide consultation and training to other providers. As part of the role there will be opportunities to participate in innovative research and service development projects. You will receive regular supervision and the service is committed to continuous professional development with access to internal and external training opportunities.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation which listens to the views of team members and is shaped by them. We share key values of respect, focusing on strengths and capabilities and celebrating diversity. These values apply to our work together as ILDS colleagues and to our interactions with those who call on us for support. Psychology input is highly valued by the service and we are invited to promote an open, learning culture within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
We warmly encourage you to apply if you identify with any of the following:
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You or your siblings are the first in your family to go to university
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You belong to a Global Majority group
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You speak a community language, such as Turkish, Bengali/Sylheti, Vietnamese etc.
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt communication for different audiences and to work in a multi disciplinary team
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Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.
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Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Desirable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
We warmly encourage you to apply if you identify with any of the following:
-
You or your siblings are the first in your family to go to university
-
You belong to a Global Majority group
-
You speak a community language, such as Turkish, Bengali/Sylheti, Vietnamese etc.
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
-
Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt communication for different audiences and to work in a multi disciplinary team
-
Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.
-
Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Desirable
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- 2:1 or above in Psychology undergraduate degree
- At least 6 months experience working with people with learning disabilities/autism (include lived experience as family member)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of research/policy relevant for people with learning disabilities
- Cultural competence and awareness
- Flexible and able to problem solve
- Able to use support and supervision
Desirable
- Further relevant education or training (MSc, ADOS, PBS etc)
- Experience of conducting service related research and audit
- Experience of working with people who present with behaviour that challenges
- Experience of using standardised psychological and psychometric assessments
- Skills in MDT working
- Able to speak a community language (eg Turkish, Bengali/Sylheti, Vietnamese etc)
Other criteria
Essential
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- 2:1 or above in Psychology undergraduate degree
- At least 6 months experience working with people with learning disabilities/autism (include lived experience as family member)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of research/policy relevant for people with learning disabilities
- Cultural competence and awareness
- Flexible and able to problem solve
- Able to use support and supervision
Desirable
- Further relevant education or training (MSc, ADOS, PBS etc)
- Experience of conducting service related research and audit
- Experience of working with people who present with behaviour that challenges
- Experience of using standardised psychological and psychometric assessments
- Skills in MDT working
- Able to speak a community language (eg Turkish, Bengali/Sylheti, Vietnamese etc)
Other criteria
Essential
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.
