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Assistant Psychologist

United Kingdom, Colchester Employment contract 28000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Job Responsibility

  • Assessing and supporting adults with a forensic history, delivering a holistic and psychological informed approach aligned to the Consensus Forensic I-Path
  • Providing support and training to colleagues within forensic services
  • Assisting in the delivery of psychological care, assessing and supporting individuals with a forensic history as part of the Consensus Forensic Team
  • Conducting risk and needs assessments under the supervision of a qualified forensic psychologist using standardised tools
  • Contributing to the referral process for individuals with a forensic history, including participation in Enablement Panels
  • Collaborating with the forensic psychologist in formulating psychological assessment and planning support and risk management strategies
  • Working with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providing insights into psychological aspects of care, diagnosis, formulation and treatment planning

Requirements

  • Undergraduate psychology degree with Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society
  • Experience of working in a psychologically informed role, ideally supporting individuals with complex needs, offending behaviour, or significant mental health difficulties
  • Ability to communicate psychological concepts clearly to non-psychology staff
  • Ability to work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist and to seek guidance appropriately

What we offer

  • Holiday Purchase Scheme: 25 days annual leave, plus purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year
  • Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform
  • Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy
  • Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary
  • Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday
  • Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform
  • Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders

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