Assistant Psychologist

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:        Assistant Psychologist

Salary:       £25,000 per annum

Hours:            Monday to Friday 9 to 5

Contract:         Permanent

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our clinical quality team. This is a brand new and exciting role that will involve working under the supervision of two Consultant Clinical Psychologists to carry out tasks that will involve research, audit and evaluation to inform and progress strategic and service developments.

Our well-established teams within OFG, maintain a nurturing and loving environment where our children and young people can flourish. Always putting our children and young people at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our children and young people are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after our children, we strive for excellence. With this in mind, we are looking for an Assistant Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: This is a working from home role, with regular meetings to ensure there is a team feel to it. Services are across the whole of the UK, so some travel may be required.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2023, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fourth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism.

For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

• Honours degrees in Psychology (2:1 or First Class)
• Relevant experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist
• First-hand experience of a range of research methods
• First-hand experience of quantitative and qualitative research, including different methods of data collection, research designs, analysis and final report writing
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of teaching and/or supporting of other health professionals
• Experience of the use of psychometric tests
• Experience or knowledge of relevant client group (service specific)

What’s in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

• An unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one.
• An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school etc.)
• Professional support network
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
• The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• We offer a flexible benefits scheme which allows you to adjust your benefits to suit your circumstances.

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: Sarah Attwell at 07909713803.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS.

*4 day working week is trialling in a number of our schools, it is dependent on location and isn't guaranteed.

Job ID: 208455