From £26,290 per annum Full Time 37.5 Hours Permanent & Fixed Term Position Available
Are you a Psychology graduate or Assistant Psychologist ready to make a positive impact on vulnerable children and adolescents?
Do you want to grow your skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment while helping young people thrive?
At SWAAY, we are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our dedicated therapy team. Here, your work will directly
contribute to transforming the lives of the young people in our care.
For over 30 years, SWAAY have been providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapeutic services for
young males aged 11-18 with developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. We
are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to reduce risk, address complex needs and empower young people to move
forward into safe, offence-free and fulfilling adult lives.
What you'll do as an Assistant Psychologist:- Work alongside a multidisciplinary therapy team, assisting with psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions, including scoring psychometric assessments
- Develop your own caseload of individual work with young people under the guidance of a Forensic Psychologist
- Facilitate and support the delivery of group therapy
- Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks
- BPS accredited Degree in Psychology
- Master's in Psychology (desirable not essential)
- Resilience and ability to be reflective
- Experience conducting psychometric assessments or interest to learn (full training provided)
- Experience working with children and young people
- Training opportunities including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
- Regular supervision with Forensic Psychologist and reflective practice
- Health Cash Scheme
- Confidential Employee Advice Programme - providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Blue Light Discount
- Length of Service Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.
SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.