CYP Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

Join Our Compassionate LD CAMHS Team – Make a Real Difference!

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join our Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (LD CAMHS) in Cheshire (Ellesmere Port & Chester). This rewarding role supports children and young people with severe learning disabilities and their families.

Working under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists, you will contribute to psychological assessments, behavioural interventions, and the development of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) plans and sleep strategies. You will also co-facilitate group work, attend multi-professional meetings, and contribute to Annual Reviews and safeguarding processes (TAF, CIN, CP).

You will work flexibly across service bases to support supervision, professional development, and compliance with 2024 Assistant Psychologist standards. This includes: at least one day per week at the West base; regular co-location at Crewe and/or Macclesfield, with flexibility to use central facilities such as Winsford; joint supervision every other week; and participation in in-person clinical activity for real-time observation, feedback, and reflective practice.

These arrangements ensure governance, professional protection, and alignment with 2024 standards.

Shortlist Monday 26th January and Interview Monday 9th February 2026

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities- Make a Real Impact!

Support Patient Care

• Assist with psychological assessments using standardised tools, observations, and interviews.
• Support development of individual care plans and interventions under supervision.
• Help coordinate and deliver therapeutic groups for children, young people, and parents.

Team & Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Work with education, health, and social care teams to provide integrated care.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external agencies involved in patient care.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Follow Trust policies, safeguarding, and data protection procedures.
• Uphold professional standards per BPS Code of Conduct and NHS guidance.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, data management, and admin tasks.

Ongoing Learning & Development

• Participate in supervision, audits, research, and service evaluations.
• Stay current with psychological theory, therapy models, and best practice.
• Engage in CPD and contribute to staff training as appropriate.

Effective Communication & Advocacy

• Communicate complex or sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.
• Prepare clear clinical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Advocate for children and families, signposting to additional support services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!