Band 5 Assistant Psychologist
Location: Margate, Kent
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
We believe and are committed to providing opportunities to all people including those with 'Lived Experience' we encourage applications from all background including those in recovery from addiction, co-dependency or gambling, have experience of previous offending or homelessness.
What you will be doing
We are looking for a psychology graduate (who has achieved the GBC), who would like the opportunity to not only make a difference in the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness and substance misuse issues, by providing low level brief psychological interventions, inputting into training initiatives and assisting our HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who will provide regular supervision. Working within our homeless team, The post-holder may also expect to be involved in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency liaison and involvement in other organisational activities. Continual training and development will be provided, as well as access to regular peer support, reflective practice, research and CPD opportunities through our national Psychology Directorate.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has an appreciation of The Forward Trust's values, the people who use our services and how everyone can make a difference
- Able to use their skills to empower and bring out the best in others
- Possesses self-belief, is steady in the face of challenge, and challenges in the right way
- Has the patience and compassion to work with individuals and teams
- Is self-aware, reflective, and invested in their personal development
- Is a team player - collaborative, open to new ideas and ways of working
- Is comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt to situations as they occur.
What we are looking for
- Previous experience of working with complex trauma
- Evidence of the ability to work effectively within an MDT
- Experience of data analysis and with database management
- Experience of working with individuals and groups
- Experience of teaching / training other professionals
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Computer literacy skills
- Knowledge of statistical analysis packages, e.g.SPSS, Excel
- Base level knowledge of psychometric tests
- Base level knowledge of psychological theory and models relevant to working with people complex needs
- Committed to ensuring high standards of care
- Organised and able to work in a very busy environment
- Committed to behaving in a professional manner always
- Demonstrates a warm, empathetic manner, and demonstrates enthusiasm to work within a team
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to work and a professional attitude
- Open to Feedback - Open to constructive feedback in order to further develop
- An innovative approach - Continually searching for better ways of working
What we offer
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Flexible working
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme
- £90 per month - External Therapy Allowance
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.