Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) team, supporting the delivery of a flexible, accessible mental health service for children, young people, and their families across Somerset.
In this exciting role, you will work closely with clinical colleagues and partner services to support the triage and screening of referrals, helping to ensure young people receive the right help, in the right place, at the right time.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical and service development skills while making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families across Somerset.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in psychology (first or upper second)
Desirable
- Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT)
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within mental health services.
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically in a clinical setting
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.
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).
Closing Date: 22 April 2025
