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.
Role: Assistant Psychologist - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Location: Remote with Travel
Your Role
- 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. Providing training to colleagues.
- 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.
Our Benefits
Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
- 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 – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you and your teams.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have an 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
We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2025. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.