Assistant Psychologist

Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

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This role is based at Dovetree School.

Dovetree School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education. Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, the school is rated Good by Ofsted, and meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Heath (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.

As an Assistant Psychologist you will develop your skills in building relationships and engaging children and young people in assessments and interventions under the direction of a qualified psychologist. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.

• With a degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, you'll be eligible for graduate BPS membership. Your degree should include components relating to young people and mental health or autism


• You'll have worked with young people who have developmental trauma and/or neurodevelopmental needs e.g ASD, SEMH and ADHD


• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations


• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others


• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
  
  We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:


• Training: A full induction and on the job training


• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays


• Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development


• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here


• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance


• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts


• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here


• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time