Job summary
We are looking for a confident Assistant Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Aspen House. Cygnet Aspen House is a 20 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women who have severe and enduring mental illness.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Details
- Date posted: 21 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £28,826 to £28,826 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPB011185C
- Job locations: Doncaster, S64 9EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Aspen HouseThis role will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17:00.
Cygnet Aspen House is a 20 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women who have severe and enduring mental illness.
The service provides a safe and comfortable environment that promotes recovery for women with its focus on space, personal privacy and dignity.
Access to the local community is an essential step along the pathway to mental health rehabilitation. Located in a residential part of Mexborough, Cygnet Aspen House has excellent shopping facilities available close by, where independence skills are practised. Nearby is a leisure centre for swimming and sports activity and we use the local colleges for literacy and numeracy education and NVQ courses. External activities are tailored to individual needs and wishes.
Within the service, all bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and we have dedicated therapy spaces, a gym, beauty salon and a large comfortable lounge. Externally we have a spacious communal garden with outdoor seating and a polytunnel for growing plants and vegetables.
Our dedicated clinical teams provide a multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training. Person-centred care plans are devised and determined on individual need.
Support is provided to help individuals prepare for independent living, employment and other vocational activities. Aspen House has a strong focus on financial management and budgeting skills.Your Day-to-DayWe are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with; Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written) Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes Administration, audit, research and service developmentWere looking for someone who is Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £28,826.70 per year Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer supportRequirementsContracted hours: 40 hours per weekPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Cygnet Health Care in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £28,826 to £28,826 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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