Assistant Psychologist

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job reference REQ
05714 | Date posted 08/07/2026 | Final date to receive applications 20/07/2026 | Location Neath Civic Centre | Salary £33,699 - £37,280 per annum (pro rata) | Contractual hours 22.5 | Basis Part time | Job category/type Social Care

Fixed Term Contract until 31.08.2028 (potential to extend subject to grant funding)

Do you want to use your psychological knowledge and skills to improve the lives of care experienced children and young people?

Foster Wales Neath Port Talbot is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our innovative in‑house Therapeutic Team, the Multi‑Agency Therapeutic Support Service (MATSS).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well‑established service that supports foster carers, social work teams, children and young people through a trauma‑informed and therapeutic approach.

Our MATSS team plays a vital role in helping foster carers understand and respond to the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties, loss and adversity. By strengthening carers’ confidence, knowledge and resilience, the team helps children and young people experience safe, secure and stable family‑based care, reducing the risk of placement breakdown and supporting positive outcomes.

• Support the delivery of therapeutic and trauma‑informed interventions for foster carers and professionals.
• Assist in the development and facilitation of therapeutic support groups and training programmes.
• Contribute to consultations with foster carers, social workers and other professionals.
• Support the evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic interventions and outcomes.
• Assist with the development of resources to enhance foster carers’ understanding of attachment, trauma and child development.
• Gather, analyse and present information to support service improvement and evidence‑based practice.
• Work collaboratively across children’s services, education, health and partner agencies to strengthen the team around the child.

• Holds a recognised Psychology degree.
• Has a strong interest in child psychology, attachment, trauma, child development and therapeutic practice.
• Has experience of working with children, young people, families or carers in a supportive or helping role.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to build positive relationships with foster carers and professionals from a range of disciplines.
• Has strong organisational skills and can manage competing priorities.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for care experienced children and young people.

Experience with in fostering, children’s social care, education, mental health or family support services would be advantageous.

• The opportunity to work within a highly regarded and supportive therapeutic team.
• Regular professional supervision from a qualified Lead Psychologist.
• Specialist external supervision if required.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop therapeutic support for foster carers across Neath Port Talbot.
• A chance to make a genuine difference in helping children and young people remain in stable, nurturing family placements.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work‑life balance.
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution.
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata, plus 8 bank holidays).
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
• Utilise the cycle‑to‑work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

At Foster Wales Neath Port Talbot, we are committed to ensuring that care experienced children and young people have the opportunity to thrive within stable, loving family environments. Our therapeutic approach is…