Assistant Psychologist

Overview: Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
We are looking for a psychology graduate (who has achieved GBC) eager to make a difference for people directly or indirectly affected by drugs and alcohol. You will be part of our innovative multidisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive assessments and recovery focused interventions. There are opportunities for professional development, peer support within our Psychology Directorate, reflective practice and research.
The post holder will promote trauma informed practice within the team and wider service through consultation, case management, training, reflective practice, and research. Under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will offer a range of evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions relevant to address the degree of complexity experienced within this population of people.
Where: Nottinghamshire Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £25,106.61 - £27,974,42
Responsibilities: About the role:

• Support the delivery of Psychology interventions such as CBT workshops, trauma stabilisation group and emotion regulation group to service users
• Provide quality support for the delivery of an efficient, effective, comprehensive and specialist psychological service
• Support service delivery in a way that reflects our whole-person approach
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and intervention for people who access services
• Develop training and support programmes and initiatives for other staff within the team

• Contribute to the assessment of health and social care needs as part of an integrated team where appropriate
• Support in the preparation of reports for a variety of audiences as required

About you:

• 
  A qualification eligible for graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society
• Previous experience of working with people experiencing emotional distress and/or mental health difficulties
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively within an MDT
• Experience of data analysis and with database management
• Good written and verbal communication skills along with strong IT skills

• Knowledge of statistical analysis packages e.g.,SPSS, Excel

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme

• Contributory pension scheme
• Protected CPD time
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

Please read attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification
If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you. Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 21 to 25 (£25,106.61 - £27,974.42) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date: 7/7/2023 Closing Date: 19/6/2023 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Dr Kathy Huke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist | kathy.huke@cgl.org.uk : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.