Assistant Psychologist

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Southampton City Council is thrilled to announce two fantastic opportunities for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our dynamic Children and Families services. We are recruiting for one full-time post in Fostering and one part-time (0.6) post in Pathways Through Care.The post holder will work alongside our Fostering/Looked After Children services to provide therapeutic support to foster carers, looked after children and care leavers. The aim is to support placement stability for children and enable carers to provide psychologically informed care and support to children. The post holder will also work alongside professional networks to support with assessment of need and formulations to support care planning and interventions.If you are energetic, forward-thinking and keen to contribute to innovative practice, you’ll thrive in our supportive environment. Working in Southampton means being part of a vibrant coastal city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community. We pride ourselves on our commitment to professional growth, employee wellbeing and delivering outstanding care for children and families – your development matters to us.Full-time Fostering Post: Support foster carers and children through assessments, interventions and collaborative teamwork, providing observational, psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.Part time 22.2 hours per week - Pathways Through Care Post: To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a children and young people’s emotional and attachment needs, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.At Southampton, you’ll enjoy excellent training opportunities, flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a genuine impact. Join us and be part of a team where your ideas and passion are valued. Apply now and bring your energy to a rewarding career where every day is different!For further information about this role please view the job description.If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.What We Can Offer YouSalary: The salary band for this role is £41,771 - £46,141. The starting salary is £41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands.Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.Excellent Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and serviceFlexible working options (role-dependent)Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for DependentsTraining and development, including coaching and mentoringHealth and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networksVeteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces CovenantRetail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platformDiscounted memberships at local sports and fitness centresSustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loansEmployee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteerFor Further Information On Our Benefits Package Please VisitPlease note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.Contact Details For Informal DiscussionFor further information and details regarding the role, please contact Carly Arnold, Fostering Service Lead on 023 8083 3855 or emailEmailRecruitment contact details:Tel: 023 8083 4033For More Information About SCC Please VisitFollow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news.