Assistant Psychologist inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 18 AUG 2024

The CAMHS Disability Service is well-established and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to profound neurodevelopmental, ASD, LD/ID and physical disabilities) Systemic, relational & attachment models form the basis for much our work, alongside behavioural techniques & a variety of specialist approaches.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join our CAMHS Disability Service at Hackney Ark. CAMHS Disability is part of Community CAMHS, a large mental health & child health service comprising pathways and services working within the Thrive approach. We are a forward thinking, passionate team supporting children & young people with disabilities, & their families & networks. This is a full-time role, involving co-ordination of post-diagnostic groupwork/parenting support, plus opportunities for clinical work, holding a small caseload. The role is based at Hackney Ark, a community-based centre for children & young people with disabilities, developmental/additional needs & vulnerabilities. If you are motivated & enthusiastic to work in CAMHS in the context of disability, within an outstanding nhs organisation, this is an ideal position to apply for.

The CAMHS Disability Service is well-established and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to profound neurodevelopmental, ASD, LD/ID and physical disabilities) Systemic, relational & attachment models form the basis for much our work, alongside behavioural techniques & a variety of specialist approaches. Referrals are diverse, reflecting our local community which we are proud to serve. Training & CPD are an integral part of our service offer to all staff, as is regular clinical supervision.

  • Due to high applications, advert may close early***


The Post Holder Will


  • Hold a small caseload of clinical work (within the ‘Getting Help’ Pathway) for goal-based behavioural & short term, focused interventions.
  • Manage caseload turnover, with clinical supervision support.
  • Engage in multi-agency & multi-disciplinary liaison, as required as part of systemic approach to supporting children & families.
  • Contribute to the service ‘Getting Help Assistant’ rota for making initial contact with families by telephone & allocating to the ‘best fit’ intervention pathway
  • Take responsibility to complete outcome measures with children & families across all aspects of role.
  • Plan, coordinate & support co-delivery of post-diagnostic interventions, including group parenting programmes & psychoeducation (virtual/individual/group basis)
  • Organise group schedules in advance, overseeing multi-disciplinary team diary management & complete all associated tasks (under the direction of the Getting Help Pathway/Parenting Lead.
  • Maintain waiting lists/databases for effective post-diagnostic tracking.
  • Act as a single point of contact for group enquiries, escalating complex matters to the Pathways Lead where needed.
  • Develop clinical resources for groups & caseload intervention.
  • Be part of a CAMH Service, involved in all team activities as appropriate,

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Catherine Hunter Job title: Getting Help/Parenting Pathway Lead Email address: Telephone number: 02

Please note that Catherine Hunter works part-time, Mon-Weds only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join our CAMHS Disability Service at Hackney Ark. CAMHS Disability is part of Community CAMHS, a large mental health & child health service comprising pathways and services working within the Thrive approach. We are a forward thinking, passionate team supporting children & young people with disabilities, & their families & networks. This is a full-time role, involving co-ordination of post-diagnostic groupwork/parenting support, plus opportunities for clinical work, holding a small caseload. The role is based at Hackney Ark, a community-based centre for children & young people with disabilities, developmental/additional needs & vulnerabilities. If you are motivated & enthusiastic to work in CAMHS in the context of disability, within an outstanding nhs organisation, this is an ideal position to apply for.

The CAMHS Disability Service is well-established and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to profound neurodevelopmental, ASD, LD/ID and physical disabilities) Systemic, relational & attachment models form the basis for much our work, alongside behavioural techniques & a variety of specialist approaches. Referrals are diverse, reflecting our local community which we are proud to serve. Training & CPD are an integral part of our service offer to all staff, as is regular clinical supervision.

  • Due to high applications, advert may close early***


The Post Holder Will

  • Hold a small caseload of clinical work (within the ‘Getting Help’ Pathway) for goal-based behavioural & short term, focused interventions.
  • Manage caseload turnover, with clinical supervision support.
  • Engage in multi-agency & multi-disciplinary liaison, as required as part of systemic approach to supporting children & families.
  • Contribute to the service ‘Getting Help Assistant’ rota for making initial contact with families by telephone & allocating to the ‘best fit’ intervention pathway
  • Take responsibility to complete outcome measures with children & families across all aspects of role.
  • Plan, coordinate & support co-delivery of post-diagnostic interventions, including group parenting programmes & psychoeducation (virtual/individual/group basis)
  • Organise group schedules in advance, overseeing multi-disciplinary team diary management & complete all associated tasks (under the direction of the Getting Help Pathway/Parenting Lead.
  • Maintain waiting lists/databases for effective post-diagnostic tracking.
  • Act as a single point of contact for group enquiries, escalating complex matters to the Pathways Lead where needed.
  • Develop clinical resources for groups & caseload intervention.
  • Be part of a CAMH Service, involved in all team activities as appropriate,

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Catherine Hunter Job title: Getting Help/Parenting Pathway Lead Email address: Telephone number: 02

Please note that Catherine Hunter works part-time, Mon-Weds only


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