Clinical Psychologist

☞ The Aurora-Group

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Berkeley South West

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management Education Management Hospital & Health Care

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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Aurora Severnside is a dynamic and inspiring new school opening in September 2021 for 11-16 year olds with SEMH needs.

At Aurora Severnside we put our student’s needs first, because we know that once we understand who they are and their individual learning styles, we can support them to achieve their full potential.

Be part of something new, we are looking for a team of people interested in the reward task of shaping this exciting new provision right from the very start.

The Main Purpose Of The Role

To be a true advocate of the school’s Integrated Therapeutic Approach whereby therapists are a core member of the school staff team, working dynamically and systemically to support the education team so they can respond to young people’s communication and behaviour to reduce reliance on staff or other adults.

Responsibilities
  • To assess the psychological needs of children and young people through the most appropriate strategy or approach for that person.
  • To coordinate the individual assessment of children and young people: which may be direct involvement or supervising others to carry out (e.g. psychologist assistant)
  • To work globally with the multi-disciplinary team co-ordinate behaviour support provision so that it is effectively delivered to meet young people’s needs.
  • Provide summaries of progress/intervention/risk assessments where appropriate for MDT’s in advance of the meetings
  • Participate in appropriate quality assurance activity, for example observations of teachers, TAs and intervention staff providing constructive developmental feedback to staff teams to support improvements in practice
Our team are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking Clinical Psychologist who can support our children both individually or in a team or group setting.

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.

Qualifications
  • Post graduate qualification in psychology (or equivalent)
  • Registered and accredited with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist The successful applicant will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
  • Experience of working with young people with Autism, severe communication difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, including physical and sensory needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote the dignity and individuality of children and young people by encouraging effective communication, making choices and reducing support needs
  • Able to deal calmly with situations that arise
  • Attitudes that value with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities as individuals with a right to be treated with respect
What’s on offer?
  • Full training and continued support
  • Life assurance and pension
  • Health cash back plan
  • Car lease scheme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Perk box
  • Free parking
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care.
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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