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JOB TITLE: Assistant Psychologist
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Therapy Manager
LOCATION: Peterborough
TERMS: Full time 40 hours per week
SALARY: (£27,000 to £30,000) Dependent on experience)
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and well-motivated Assistant Psychologist to work within our Peterborough centre.
Why PJ Care?
We are leaders in specialist neurological care and neurorehabilitation, supporting adults with progressive or acquired neurological conditions. Our commitment to Care, Compassion, and Commitment ensures we deliver exceptional care to residents and a positive work environment for our team.
Our Expertise:
At PJ Care, you’ll work in a 24-hour nursing team alongside a multidisciplinary group that includes:
* Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologists
* Physiotherapists
* Speech and Language Therapists
* Occupational Therapists
* Therapy Technician
* Engagement Coordinator.
We care for individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including:
* Neurodegenerative diseases
* Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
* Traumatic brain injuries
* Frontal temporal dementias
* Long-term and complex care needs
Career Growth and Opportunities:
Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, we offer:
* Opportunities to progress
* Partnerships with universities for advanced training and development
The Role:
Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to nurture dignity, independence and holistic wellbeing through the specialist care models, therapies and activities we provide.
Working under supervision of our Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, the role of Assistant Psychologist will be to undertake a broad range of psychological assessment including
* The use of psychometrics,
* self-report measures
* Rating scales
* Direct and indirect structured observations. Which includes monitoring resident’s mood, anxiety levels and behaviour, reporting and charting change and progress.
* Assist in the formulation and delivery of psychological support plans
* Review reports for all residents
* Being an integral part of our Multi-Disciplinary Team.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent, and experience as an Assistant Psychologist or a Carer in resident care working with adults who have neurological conditions, including dementia and acquired brain injury or proven awareness of Clinical Psychology services.
In support you will receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines from the Consultant Neuropsychologist and enjoy a wide range of benefits.
The working hours are Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
What You’ll Gain by joining PJ Care, you will:
* Make a meaningful impact in residents' lives
* Receive continuous support in your career progression
* Be part of a workplace culture driven by innovation and collaboration
Benefits:
* Competitive salary: (£27,000 to £30,000) Dependent on experience
* Enhanced pay options 25 days holiday
* Fully funded enhanced DBS
* Long-service awards and recognition
* Career development opportunities with salary increments
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
PJ Care champions Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We support every team member and resident in reaching their full potential in an environment where everyone feels valued and safe.
Join Us
If you’re ready to advance your career in an award-winning neurological service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our residents while growing professionally in a supportive and rewarding environment.
All staff employed by PJ Care are individually responsible and expected to safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all individuals who access PJ Care services to ensure everyone is protected from actual or potential harm
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