Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Assistant Psychologist – Brain Injury Linkworker
Warrington WA3 - North West England UK – Prison & Probation Services
35hrs a week - £28,392
Brain Injury | Neuropsychology | Criminal Justice
Clinical Supervision & Professional Development

Looking to Build Your Clinical Psychology Career?

Are you an Assistant Psychologist with a passion for brain injury, neuropsychology and supporting people with complex needs?

Would you like the opportunity to gain valuable clinical, assessment and intervention experience while working with people in prison and on probation?

If so, Brainkind would love to hear from you!

As a leading UK brain injury charity, Brainkind offers a unique opportunity to work as part of our Brain Injury Linkworker (BIL) team, supporting individuals within the criminal justice system who have a history of acquired brain injury.

You'll work independently on-site, supported through regular remote supervision from experienced Clinical Psychologists and Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologists, making this an excellent opportunity for someone aspiring to progress within Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology.

Why Join Brainkind?

Brain injury can have a significant impact on a person's cognition, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and ability to engage with services.

Our Brain Injury Linkworkers help identify these needs and provide person-centred support to help individuals better understand and manage the effects of their brain injury.

You'll work with individuals who may have:

• Acquired or traumatic brain injury
• Cognitive difficulties
• Emotional and psychological difficulties
• Behavioural difficulties associated with brain injury
• Complex needs within the criminal justice system

You'll also work alongside professionals across Prison, Probation, Healthcare, Social Care and Community Services, helping to improve understanding of brain injury and support better outcomes.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Clinical Psychologist to develop practical experience across clinical assessment, formulation, intervention, research and service evaluation.

You will:

• Support a varied caseload of individuals within the criminal justice system who screen positive for, or have a history of, brain injury.
• Complete the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI) and undertake assessments of individual needs.
• Develop person-centred intervention and moving-on/release plans.
• Develop psychological formulations using information from assessments and other sources.
• Deliver 1:1 psychological interventions focused on the consequences of brain injury.
• Support neuropsychological and psychometric assessments under appropriate supervision.
• Provide information and raise awareness of brain injury among service users and professionals.
• Liaise with Prison, Probation, Healthcare and community-based services.
• Contribute to risk assessment, case management and multidisciplinary working.
• Collect and analyse outcome data and contribute to service evaluation and research.
• Produce case studies, reports and other written clinical documentation.
• Contribute to training for professionals working across the criminal justice system.

About You

You May Be:

• An Assistant Psychologist looking to gain valuable clinical experience.
• An aspiring Clinical Psychologist preparing for further postgraduate training.
• A psychology graduate with relevant experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Someone with a strong interest in brain injury, neuropsychology and rehabilitation.

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant Psychology degree.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while seeking appropriate supervision and support.
• An empathetic, patient and resilient approach.
• Interest in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based practice.
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A willingness to work within prison and probation environments.

Experience of brain injury, neuropsychology, rehabilitation, mental health or the criminal justice system would be advantageous.

Career Development & Progression

This role offers excellent clinical and research opportunities and is particularly well suited to aspiring Clinical Psychologists.

You'll benefit from:

• Regular supervision from Clinical Psychologists and Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologists.
• Training in neuropsychological assessment and formulation.
• Training specific to the Prison and Probation Services you'll work within.
• Opportunities to develop your clinical assessment and intervention skills.
• Experience of research, service evaluation and outcome measurement.
• Opportunities to contribute to publications and service development.
• Ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
• Experience working alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals.

Rewards & Benefits

• Excellent training and professional support
• Clinical supervision from experienced psychologists
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Group Life Assurance
• Company Pension
• Long Service & Staff Awards
• Nationwide employee discounts
• Blue Light Card
• Opportunities to contribute to research and service innovation

Apply Today

If you're an Assistant Psychologist looking to develop your clinical experience in brain injury, neuropsychology and rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills, contribute to meaningful work and gain experience that can support your future career in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology.

Join Brainkind's Brain Injury Linkworker team and help make a difference to people affected by brain injury within the criminal justice system.

Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level

Industry

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Public Health

Employment Type
Full-time

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.