Assistant Psychologist

Role Description

Assistant Psychologist 

Location: Oldbury, Birmingham 

Permanent | Full time|  37.5 hours per week

Rate: £29,243.76 per annum

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are excited to be recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Oldbury, Birmingham, with a passion for supporting adults with developing mental health illness, learning disabilities and Autism. 

Coveberry Oldbury is a locked rehabilitation hospital for individuals that are either detained under the mental health act or require informal Hospital treatment whilst being subject to DOLs. All the individuals we support have a primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, with co-existing mental health conditions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Training & Development, Care Certificate & Beyond - CareTech offers many solutions to building a successful career in the social care sector through the use of extensive training and development with the possibilities to earn care certificates along with many other certifications.
• Guaranteed hour contracts
• Paid DBS
• Pension Scheme
• Care recognition awards
• Free on site parking 

The Role:

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will provide a high standard of quality care under the supervision of a Practitioner Psychologist. You will assist in the formulation of routine care plans, involving the psychological treatment or management of the patient’s condition. As part of your role, you will be required to attend and contribute to MDT meetings, support the delivery of teaching and training other members of the team and support the Practitioner Psychologists within the service on a day-to-day basis.  

• Adopt a professional approach to patient / resident care at all times.
• Be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and senior professional and managerial staff.
• Conform at all times to the Policies and Procedures of the Company, with particular regard to confidentiality, financial and administrative responsibilities and prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposals of sharps (where deemed relevant to the role).
• Maintain and support all quality initiatives and objectives introduced into the organisation.
• To be familiar and comply with the service Business Continuity Plan in case of an emergency.
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that The Caretech Group resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.

Requirements:

• BSc in Psychology
• Good communication skills
• Experience working with young people and/or adults with Learning disabilities, Autism and mental health problems

Our Values:

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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