Bromley Y

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

The successful candidate will join our Thriving Research & Development team, working with qualitative and quantitative data using this data to write reports with meaningful findings to support organisational growth. It is essential that the right candidate has excellent analytical and data collection skills, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills, is motivated, enthusiastic and can work individually and as part of a team.

As a team worker, the successful person will support our teams to measure the impact of interventions and shape services to children, young people and families for the future based on research. The post holder will develop skills, knowledge and confidence in working with young people and their families which will equip the post-holder for further training or study in this field.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion.Flexibility with working hours is a must as our service operates 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and some Saturday working may be required. Previous Assistant Psychologists have gone on to study and train successfully on courses including doctorates and CYP IAPT training.

Main duties of the job

The overall purpose of this role is to contribute to the development of early intervention and prevention service in Bromley for Children and Young People through collecting and evaluating data to report on the effectiveness of the service. The Assistant Psychologist will help with collecting data, evaluating and summarising result and their implications. They will contribute to writing of reports for service leads, trustees, commissioners as part of their main role of reporting on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Bromley Y across the four quarters of the year leading up to the CEOs Annual Report. They will assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. They will be expected to use IT and statistical programmes to collect, review and analyse feedback from service users. The post holder will collect data and analyse results for therapeutic interventions both one to one and group work to review the effectiveness of interventions. They will have a role collecting and analysing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) data to assist improving access and outreach to all communities in the Borough. The post holder keeps up to date with evidence-based literature and research to assist teams in evidence-based practice. Most of the work will be carried out digitally from home with some dedicated time at Ethelbert Road. The post holder must be prepared to be flexible in their working arrangements.

About us

Bromley Y is a long-established Charity based in Bromley that listens to feedback from Children, Young People, their families and/or carers as well as partner agencies. We are a Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service based on the principles of IThrive and IAPT. We are very proud of all the services we offer, from 1:1 evidenced based interventions to group work, digital offers, webinars, mentoring and social prescribing.

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,339.25 to £27,052.31 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

B0435-23-0002

Job locations

17 Ethelbert Road

Bromley

Kent

BR1 1JA

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct accurate and precise data entry and scoring.

Communicate and liaise with different teams to collect and analyse data for regular service performance reporting and for projects.

To work with the Thriving Research and Development and Business Support Teams to complete data entry and prepare reports for Teams and the wider organisation.

Complete all data entry as required within the service and to keep up to date and clear records in line with service policies and procedures.

To undertake administrative duties associated as required for the service and in line with research projects, progress reports etc.

To take a proactive approach to any other research activities that may arise.

To contribute to the evaluation of all areas of service delivery, service user and professional satisfaction and the impact of interventions.

To contribute to gathering and analysis of data for the regular quarterly reporting against key performance indicators.

To distribute essential documents, research and reports to staff and relevant stakeholders as agreed with manager.

To work alongside others to demonstrate and critically evaluate the implementation of the early intervention role to meet the mental health needs of children and young people.

To have a focus on extending service reach to diverse communities and assist this work and thinking.

To participate in team and service meetings as required. Manage own workload through line management.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

To ensure knowledge and skills are continuously developed and maintained at a high level of competence.

To identify training needs through line management and personal development plans. To support delivery of training sessions/workshops and to take part in their evaluation.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

To work with others to develop practice protocols and audit tools, to collect the relevant statistical information to underpin service evaluation and record keeping.

Work with others to ensure all interventions are evidence based. To implement national audit tools and review with colleagues.

To be key in obtaining service user views and feedback on support provided to ensure the delivery of accessible provision.

To comply with relevant professional codes of ethics for research and with codes of conduct.

To contributing to identifying service needs and gaps across with regard to childrens mental health and wellbeing.

Develop skills in service evaluation and audit to ensure the overall development of the service.

To maintain awareness of up-to-date research and development pertaining to advances in child and young peoples emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.

GENERAL

Keep accurate and appropriate records, providing information for monitoring and evaluation as required.

Participate in, and actively contribute to training and team meetings as required.

Work in accordance with the service's objectives and values.

Comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Information Sharing, to ensure safe, fair and responsible working practices.

Ensure child protection procedures are followed in practice and that the safeguarding of young people is paramount.

Undertake duties to ensure the health and safety of post-holder, colleagues, service users, volunteers and visitors.

Work flexibly, being prepared to perform other duties commensurate with the role.

Actively support and promote any fundraising activities as part of the day-to-day duties.

Promote the work of Bromley Y People and encourage positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Work at all times to promote equality, diversity and individual rights.

Work alongside and ensure active service user participation in all aspects of work, including monitoring of activities.

To participate in the development of local safeguarding child protection, joint agency procedures and other relevant local procedures.