Assistant Psychologist
Longdon Park School
Derbyshire
- £22,425 - £25,000 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2024
Job overview
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!*
It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Location: Regional Role covering Longdon Park School / Westbourne School – East Midlands
Salary: £22,425 - £25,500 (DOE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri,
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time (41 weeks)
About the role
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our clinical team. This exciting role will involve working under the supervision of a psychologist to carry out tasks that will involve group work, 1:1 work, research, audit and evaluation.
Our well-established teams within OFG, maintain a nurturing and supportive environment where the pupils in our care can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
When it comes to looking after the people in our care we strive for excellence. With this in mind, we are looking for an Assistant Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Location: - Longdon Park School / Westbourne School
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
Essential Criteria:
- Psychology degree (2:1 or above)
- Relevant experience of working with children and young people
- First-hand experience of a range of research methods
- First-hand experience of quantitative and qualitative research, including different methods of data collection, research designs, analysis and final report writing
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of teaching and/or supporting of other health professionals
- Experience or knowledge of relevant client group (service specific)
What’s in it for you?
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
- An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school etc.)
- Professional support network
- Contributory Pension
- Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
- Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
- The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Finance
- We offer a flexible benefits scheme which allows you to adjust your benefits to suit your circumstances.
- Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
Vacancy ID: 259386
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About Longdon Park School
The school enables each pupil to find success through a personal and individual approach with high expectations and realistic targets.
The ethos of Longdon Park, opened in 2015, replicates the model of its hugely successful, award-winning sister school: Longdon Hall.
The nurturing, therapeutic ethos extends beyond the classroom into the home environment, through supportive family therapy.
Longdon Park School caters for children and young people aged 7-18 who have a range of complex behavioural, communication and social difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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