1. Can you share your understanding of the role of an Assistant Psychologist and how it fits within a multidisciplinary team? Can you share your understanding of the role of an Assistant Psychologist and how it fits within a multidisciplinary team?
2. What motivated you to apply for this position at Platfform, and what do you know about our Cwtch project? What motivated you to apply for this position at Platfform, and what do you know about our Cwtch project?
3. Describe your experience working with individuals affected by addiction or emotional health challenges. What insights have you gained from these experiences? Describe your experience working with individuals affected by addiction or emotional health challenges. What insights have you gained from these experiences?
4. What techniques or approaches do you find most effective when supporting someone through a trauma-related experience? What techniques or approaches do you find most effective when supporting someone through a trauma-related experience?
5. Can you provide an example of a time when you helped an individual recognise and build upon their strengths? What was the outcome? Can you provide an example of a time when you helped an individual recognise and build upon their strengths? What was the outcome?
6. How would you promote nurturing and resilient relationships among individuals you support? How would you promote nurturing and resilient relationships among individuals you support?
7. What is your understanding of emotional wellbeing, and how do you believe it impacts individuals' recovery from addiction or trauma? What is your understanding of emotional wellbeing, and how do you believe it impacts individuals' recovery from addiction or trauma?
8. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team? Can you provide an example? How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team? Can you provide an example?
9. Describe a time when you worked alongside other professionals (such as psychologists or counsellors) to support a client. What role did you play in that collaborative effort? Describe a time when you worked alongside other professionals (such as psychologists or counsellors) to support a client. What role did you play in that collaborative effort?
10. Platfform emphasises that they can’t ‘fix’ people but can walk alongside them in their journey. How does this philosophy resonate with you, and how would you apply it in your role? Platfform emphasises that they can’t ‘fix’ people but can walk alongside them in their journey. How does this philosophy resonate with you, and how would you apply it in your role?
11. How do you personally define ‘wellbeing’ and how do you incorporate that understanding into your work with clients? How do you personally define ‘wellbeing’ and how do you incorporate that understanding into your work with clients?
12. Imagine you are working with a client who is resistant to discussing their trauma. How would you approach this situation? Imagine you are working with a client who is resistant to discussing their trauma. How would you approach this situation?
13. If you notice a colleague is struggling to manage their workload, how would you support them while ensuring that client care remains a priority? If you notice a colleague is struggling to manage their workload, how would you support them while ensuring that client care remains a priority?
14. What are your aspirations in the field of psychology, and how do you see this role contributing to your career goals? What are your aspirations in the field of psychology, and how do you see this role contributing to your career goals?
15. Are there any specific areas of psychological practice you wish to further develop or gain experience in as part of this role? Are there any specific areas of psychological practice you wish to further develop or gain experience in as part of this role?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!