Assistant Psychologist in Rotherham

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

This role is based at Abbeywood School, an independent specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Located in Rotherham, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joint‑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.

What we do for you:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training.
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays 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: You can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance.
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
• Medical cover: You can claim back the cost of things like optician or dentist appointments and a host of high‑street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments: With the very best facilities.
• Recommend a friend scheme: Offers a £2,000 bonus every time.

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resources and platform for you to do great things.

Requirements:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, eligible for graduate BPS membership, including components relating to young people and mental health or autism.
• Experience working with young people who have developmental trauma and/or neuro‑developmental needs such as autism, SEMH and ADHD.
• Resilience to deal with challenging situations.
• A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
• Honesty and empathy – we genuinely care about our young people and each other.

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search.