CYP Assistant Psychologist

Go back Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 January 2026

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 and Responsibilities - Make a Real Impact!

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills…