Assistant Psychologist - Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home
Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Location: London (multi-site)
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 per annum
About The Role:
SuperCare is a rapidly growing provider of Residential Children's Homes across London and the South East of England. Our service supports young people with significant emotional, behavioural and mental health needs, alongside learning disabilities.
As an Assistant Psychologist, under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist, you will provide vital psychological support to both the young people and staff within our homes. You will assist with delivering evidence-based, psychologically-informed interventions, contributing to individualised care planning and maintaining a consistently nurturing therapeutic environment.
In this role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary therapy team, including an Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), Behaviour Analyst, as well as Registered Managers and Care Staff, to ensure a holistic and joint approach to care.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Assistant Psychologist, you will:
Deliver structured, goal focused sessions with young people under the guidance of a Clinical Psychologist
Support young people in developing emotional regulation, communication, coping strategies, and independence skills
Assist with 1:1 interventions both independently and alongside senior clinicians
Model therapeutic strategies to staff teams within the home environment
Work collaboratively within the MDT to ensure consistent, needs?led support
Attend MDT meetings, placement reviews, clinical discussions, and staff handovers
Collect, organise, and record data for assessments, reviews and ongoing therapeutic work
Maintain accurate, timely and safeguarding compliant clinical notes.
Support the delivery of psychological formulations, behaviour support plans and therapeutic programmes.
Prepare resources, materials and environmental adaptations recommended by senior clinicians.
Participate in supervision with a Clinical Psychologist.
Engage in CPD, reflective practice and relevant training.
Work sensitively with children who may have experienced trauma, neurodiversity, SEMH needs, attachment difficulties or communication challenges.
About You:
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with experience supporting children and young people, ideally within residential care or a related setting. You should have:
2:1 or above in a Psychology Degree (BPS accredited)
Experience working with Children or Young People, particularly those with Social, Emotional or Behavioural Needs
An understanding of neurodiversity, trauma, SEMH needs, or communication differences
Someone proactive, organised, and confident working independently once trained
Strong communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills
A compassionate, patient and resilient individual with a genuine commitment to improving young people's lives
What We Offer:
Regular clinical supervision
Opportunities for CPD and training
Competitive salary package
Private healthcare
24/7 GP access
£40 per month gym membership contribution
Blue Light Discount scheme
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Wellbeing support
Birthday paid as a day off
Apply Today:
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping young people build brighter, more independent futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Safer Recruitment
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.
Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
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