Graduate Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

Academics Ltd • Full-time • Guildford, Surrey, GB • 4d ago

Graduate Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Guildford - Education and Training - Criminology - Psychology - SEN - SEMH

Are you motivated by supporting and helping vulnerable and at-risk young people?

This Graduate Aspiring Clinical Psychologist role in Guildford is an amazing opportunity to help change the lives of children and young people who are at-risk. This role will give you provide you with education and training working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

As an Graduate Aspiring Clinical Psychologist, you will be providing a vital service within the Guildford community, working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates, this role will give you excellent practical experience with vulnerable, hard-to-reach students, before embarking on a career in outreach or for non-profit organisations. Also suitable for aspiring Probation Officers, Prison Officers and Youth Justice Workers.

Personal Qualities for Graduate Aspiring Clinical Psychologist:

Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Able to build confidence and motivation
Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

**Start date ASAP
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£89 - £110 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, term time only, Guildford based
**No previous experience is required
**GCSE in English and Maths
**If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:
01483 366436

Graduate Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Education and Training - Guildford