Job summary
Are you interested in working in our autism diagnostic service based at Milton Keynes City Council?
Were seeking a Psychology Assistant to join our team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a great opportunity to acquire a range of skills and experience in preparation for professional training as a Clinical Psychologist.
Our Integrated Autism Diagnostic Service assess people from 16+ and offer post diagnostic support to individuals diagnosed with autism, and their families.
Youll deliver post diagnostic psychoeducation thats focused on the person and the best outcomes for them, providing advice, information, and support.
Youll have experience of applying psychology to work with young people, and/or adults with autism, and other professionals, supporting people with autism in a range of settings.
Youll have an Honours Degree in Psychology, or equivalent Masters Degree, conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
To apply, please visit https://careers.milton-keynes.gov.uk/jobs/job/Psychology-Assistant/914
Main duties of the job
- Deliver training and education packages to individuals, families and carers.
- Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships and partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
- You will manage a team caseload to provide effective casework management.
- Work directly with young people aged 16 plus and adults to deliver individual service user assessments.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary working within the Integrated Autism Service to meet statutory, core and commissioned service needs.
- Youll need to be able to deal professionally yet effectively and sensitively with a busy clinical setting.
About us
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. Were responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Deliverables
1.
To conduct individual observations, assessment and deliver clinical interventions where required, for people who may have autism.
2.
To conduct where necessary more detailed behavioural assessments with regards to an individuals learning disabilities, adaptive and social skills functioning, clinical risks and challenging behaviour.
3.
To guide formal settings in the effective implementation of strategies to support people with autism, promoting outcome focused interventions to enable individual wellbeing.
4.
To contribute to the development of, and deliver training, to individuals, their families and/or services that provide autism support.
5.
To assist in the clinical review of individuals and participate in the management of risk, alerting others to the needs of service users should they be at risk.
6.
To assist in the planning and implementation of research projects/project work as required.
7.
To champion the needs and aspirations of individuals, enabling them to fulfil their potential and achieve wellbeing, by working directly with them, their family and others who support them.
8.
As part of the Integrated Autism service, to support and promote autism awareness in the wider community
Within reason these key deliverables may evolve to meet service need and it is expected that you will be flexible and adaptable in your delivery to meet both service and council wide needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Deliverables
1.
To conduct individual observations, assessment and deliver clinical interventions where required, for people who may have autism.
2.
To conduct where necessary more detailed behavioural assessments with regards to an individuals learning disabilities, adaptive and social skills functioning, clinical risks and challenging behaviour.
3.
To guide formal settings in the effective implementation of strategies to support people with autism, promoting outcome focused interventions to enable individual wellbeing.
4.
To contribute to the development of, and deliver training, to individuals, their families and/or services that provide autism support.
5.
To assist in the clinical review of individuals and participate in the management of risk, alerting others to the needs of service users should they be at risk.
6.
To assist in the planning and implementation of research projects/project work as required.
7.
To champion the needs and aspirations of individuals, enabling them to fulfil their potential and achieve wellbeing, by working directly with them, their family and others who support them.
8.
As part of the Integrated Autism service, to support and promote autism awareness in the wider community
Within reason these key deliverables may evolve to meet service need and it is expected that you will be flexible and adaptable in your delivery to meet both service and council wide needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will need to hold a good Honours Degree in Psychology, or equivalent Masters Degree, conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of applying psychology to work with young people, and/or adults with autism and other professionals supporting people with autism in a range of settings.
- Someone who can get about, ideally with a driving license.
- Ability to plan and prioritise work using initiative when required.
- Ability to analyse, summarise and write/record relevant information clearly and concisely so that it is easily understood by users and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will need to hold a good Honours Degree in Psychology, or equivalent Masters Degree, conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of applying psychology to work with young people, and/or adults with autism and other professionals supporting people with autism in a range of settings.
- Someone who can get about, ideally with a driving license.
- Ability to plan and prioritise work using initiative when required.
- Ability to analyse, summarise and write/record relevant information clearly and concisely so that it is easily understood by users and colleagues
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
