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Psychology Assistant
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Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2336156
Job summary
We would like to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Psychology Assistant to work in the Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Service. We are a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team made up of health and social care practitioners working with people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and supporters in a diverse and vibrant part of London. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative practitioner who is committed to advancing the wellbeing and life chances of people with learning disabilities and addressing health and social care inequalities experienced by this group.
We warmly encourage you to apply if you identify with any of the following:
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You or your siblings are the first in your family to go to university
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You belong to a Global Majority group
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You speak a community language, such as Turkish, Bengali/Sylheti, Vietnamese.
Main duties of the job
You will work directly with people with learning disabilities and their networks under the supervision of a clinical psychologist to deliver psychological assessments and interventions as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team. In addition you will help to provide consultation and training to other providers. As part of the role there will be opportunities to participate in innovative research and service development projects. You will receive regular supervision and the service is committed to continuous professional development with access to internal and external training opportunities.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation which listens to the views of team members and is shaped by them. We share key values of respect, focusing on strengths and capabilities and celebrating diversity. These values apply to our work together as ILDS colleagues and to our interactions with those who call on us for support. Psychology input is highly valued by the service and we are invited to promote an open, learning culture within the team
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CH8219757
Job locations
Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Team
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street
London
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
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Upper Second or above degree in Psychology
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Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
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Further education or training such as an MSc or PGCert in a relevant field.
Experience
Essential
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Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism
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Experience of working with health or social care provider organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt communication for different audiences and to work in a multi disciplinary team
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Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.
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Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Desirable
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Fluency in a local community language.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
-
Upper Second or above degree in Psychology
-
Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
-
Further education or training such as an MSc or PGCert in a relevant field.
Experience
Essential
-
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism
-
Experience of working with health or social care provider organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
-
Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt communication for different audiences and to work in a multi disciplinary team
-
Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.
-
Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Desirable
-
Fluency in a local community language.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1) with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Masters Degree in Relevant Subject
- Further training in clinical skills (eg CBT, PBS, ADOS)
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience working with people with learning disabilities or autism (including lived experience as a family member)
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who present with behaviours of concern
- Experience of using standardised psychological and psychometric assessments
- Experience of conducting service related research and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research and policy relevant to people with learning disabilities
- Cultural competence and awareness
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem solve and be flexible
- Ability to use support and supervision
- Research skills at post-graduate level
Desirable
- Fluent in a community language (eg Turkish, Bengali/Sylheti, Vietnamese etc)
- Skills in working with MDT colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1) with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Masters Degree in Relevant Subject
- Further training in clinical skills (eg CBT, PBS, ADOS)
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience working with people with learning disabilities or autism (including lived experience as a family member)
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who present with behaviours of concern
- Experience of using standardised psychological and psychometric assessments
- Experience of conducting service related research and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research and policy relevant to people with learning disabilities
- Cultural competence and awareness
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem solve and be flexible
- Ability to use support and supervision
- Research skills at post-graduate level
Desirable
- Fluent in a community language (eg Turkish, Bengali/Sylheti, Vietnamese etc)
- Skills in working with MDT colleagues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Team
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street
London
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Team
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street
London
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)