Active Pathways
Assistant Psychologist
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Assistant Psychologist
Assistant Psychologist
Location: Lancashire (covering all sites, with some travel to Yorkshire)
Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week Monthly Salary: £27,000 (equivalent to approximately £24,300 annually)
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
About the Role
To ensure consistency in care delivery, applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered further.
We are recruiting an aspiring and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our Clinical Team in Lancashire, working full time across 5 days.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs, including:
- Personality disorders
- Autism
- Learning disabilities
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver recovery-focused care and help people increase independence and live more fulfilling lives. You will work closely with Qualified Psychologists and therapy teams, supporting evidence-based psychological interventions.
The Best Bits
Here’s what you’ll gain as part of your role at Active Pathways:
- Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded after 2 and 5 years’ service
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
- Health Cash Plan covering:
- Dental and optical care
- Virtual GP consultations
- Discounted access to counselling and gym memberships
- Supportive, friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free Blue Light Card membership
- Free enhanced DBS checks
- On-site parking (for site-based roles)
- Generous meal provision (lunch provided for site-based roles)
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Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Psychologist, your role includes:
- Assisting in psychological assessments under the supervision of a qualified psychologist
- Supporting Qualified Psychologists and Occupational Therapists in delivering therapeutic interventions, working in both:
- 1:1 sessions
- Group settings
- Planning and facilitating structured, recovery-focused activities that:
- Promote independence
- Enhance social inclusion
- Supporting individuals to:
- Apply therapeutic skills to everyday life
- Achieve long-term, meaningful outcomes
- Contributing to:
- Care planning
- Risk management
- Ongoing progress reviews for service users
- Maintaining accurate and professional clinical records and reports
- Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team, including:
- Attending team meetings
- Sharing progress updates
- Supporting positive behaviour approaches
- Promoting person-centred, strengths-based care
About You
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A degree in Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society, with an interest in mental health services
- Experience of working with individuals who have:
- Mental health needs
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including:
- Ability to build therapeutic relationships
- Strong understanding of:
- Psychological models
- Recovery-focused care approaches
- Strong organisational skills with:
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical records
- A compassionate, professional approach with:
- Genuine commitment to improving lives
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About Us
Active Pathways Ltd has been delivering exceptional care across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years, specialising in:
- Mental Health
- Learning Disability
- Rehabilitation
Our focus is on recovery-focused care for adults aged 18+, with a supportive people-first culture. Several of our services have been awarded CQC Outstanding, and we are Investors in People Gold award holders.
By joining Active Pathways, you’ll be supporting a service that empowers individuals to:
- Develop skills
- Build resilience
- Achieve meaningful recovery
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Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower each individual, supporting a diverse workforce that includes varied perspectives, skills, and experiences.
Applications from diverse candidates are welcome, and we offer tailored support during recruitment to help all applicants perform at their best.
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