Position Overview & Specifications

Assistant Psychologist FTC 12 Months Glasgow - Eastfields Salary: £24,894 Hours: 35 hours Fixed term full time Assistant Psychologist required to support the Consultant Psychologist - supporting people following a brain injury - exciting opportunity for development for the correct candidate, working alongside the wider MDT at Eastfields. Why join us? The Disabilities Trust is a leading UK charity that works alongside people with an acquired brain injury, autism, and learning or physical disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. Our teams across the UK support people to move forward with their lives. It’s a special feeling to share their individual journeys and play a part in the progress they make. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. The Role Your role will include:
  • Reporting to and liaising with the Consultant Clinical & Neuro Psychologist and clinical team
  • Behavioural monitoring with observations, data gathering and analysis
  • Producing behavioural and emotional progress reports for review meetings
  • Supporting individual service users with weekly meetings and specific activities
  • Organising and facilitating groups
  • Completing outcome measures and assessments
We're looking for someone with the following skills and qualities:
  • Upper Second Class Honors Degree (2:1) or higher in psychology or equivalent
  • Eligibility for BPS (British Psychological Society) graduate registration
  • Ability to present and teach others
  • Ability to work independently and reliably
  • Experience of working with adults with complex disabilities
Rewards: You can look forward to excellent benefits including handy discounts on many bands and services.
  • A competitive salary of £24,894
  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Excellent training and support
  • Group life assurance
  • Eye voucher scheme
  • Free parking
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. If this position sounds of interest to you, please click the “Apply Now” Button *All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks* The Disabilities Trust are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. The Disabilities Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.