Assistant Psychologist

Service BasedAssistantPsychologist

Are you seeking career development expanding clinical skills and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact If this aligns with your aspirations we have a secondment opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist at theBlackpool Servicewith Change Grow Live.

At Change Grow Live we are deeply committed to social justice and making positive change. If these values resonate with you we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us in this rewarding role.

Location: Blackpool

Contracted Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Category:Clinical
Type of contract: Permanent

Change Grow Live Salary Scale: Points: 21-25

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

You will work topromote trauma informed practice within the team and wider service through consultation case management training reflective practice and research. Under the supervision of aSeniorPsychologist 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.

Our model emphasises physical psychological and emotional safety and helps people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment in their lives and in their communities. You will provide low level brief psychological interventions primarily in groups but also on an individual basis; input into service development initiatives; andassistourpsychologists who will provide regular supervision.

Our national PsychologyTeamprovides connection peer support reflectivepracticeand CPD. OurAssistantPsychologists meetregularlyand we offer support in applying for further training.We embrace diversity equality and inclusion asevidencedby our commitment to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and views. We strive to nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a way of being not an initiative. Ifyourea team player who shares our organisational values of being bold compassionate and open this could be the role for you.

Our values are to be compassionate open and bold.

Does this sound like you If so please read the job description and we look forward to reading your application soon.

When completing your personal statement please remember todemonstratehow you meet the essential criteriaand alsoconsider the following points:

• Why does thisparticular postappeal to you
• What do you think are the major challenges in working psychologically with people who are struggling with substance use
• How does your experience to date particularly equip you for this post

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview -

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.