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Strain Reduction Assistant – Psychology ( livello 2) | Kemple View
Department
Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location
Kemple View, Blackburn, Lancashire
Compensation
£26,280 per year | Full-time (37.5 hours per week) | Site-based
About the Role
Priory Hospital Kemple View, a 90-bedded hospital offering level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders, invites applications for a Strain Reduction Assistant.
You’ll contribute to psychological treatment plans by delivering assessments and interventions under supervision, enhancing the well-being of service users.
About the Team and Organisation
Based in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospitals delivers high-quality psychological care within secure environments. This role supports the Psychology team, helping stakeholders achieve positive outcomes in mental health, emotional well-being, physical health, and social rehabilitation.
What You’ll Be Doing
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As a Strain Reduction Assistant, you will:
- Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating therapeutic interventions under qualified psychologist supervision
- Contribute to psychological assessments, supporting provision of care plans
- Help address mental, emotional, and social well-being needs of service users
- Support rehabilitation efforts within the secure care environment
What You’ll Bring
Essential Requirements:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in psychology, applying academic knowledge to clinical or support roles
- Enthusiasm for psychological care and a willingness to learn within a managed environment
- Strong communication skills to interact with complex and diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively under multimedia supervision
- Basic knowledge of psychological principles and research
Desired:
- Previous voluntary or paid experience in allied health settings
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care or secure care environments
Email Enquiries
For further information about this role, please contact Farah Gigani via email.
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What’s in It for You?
To support your growth and success at Priory:
- Career support with regular conversations and training opportunities, including IPD programme sponsorship
- Leadership development opportunities
- Flexible benefits, including:
- On-site parking
- Free birthday holiday (extra day of annual leave)
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Reduced rates on schemes such as gym membership, technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones), and a Healthcare Cash Plan via Simply Health
- Annual subsidies for professional conferences or external course accreditation
- Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses
- Sponsorship opportunities for qualified clinical or managerial roles, or professional degrees (e.g., BPS-owned awards)
Note: Applications will be reviewed starting upon submission. The vacancy may close early if sufficient shortlisted candidates are identified.
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