Assistant Psychologist

Job summary 22.5 hours per week maternity cover. This is a 9 month contract with a fixed end date of August 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a developing team of passionate and committed practitioners. We are looking for people who have a commitment to working with autistic people. PASS consists of a diagnostic service for Adults (PASSAT) and a post diagnostic advice and signposting service (PASS). This post sits predominantly within the post diagnostic branch. However, we work together closely, sharing opportunities and skills to learn from each other and best meet the needs of the Autistic community. This post will provide experience of the delivery of a social model of Psychology within a multi-disciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to provide support within clinics and community settings, such as wellbeing hubs, developing relationships within the voluntary and community sector. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility. Interviews are planned for Wednesday 21st October. Main duties of the job You will be working directly with autistic people; supporting people to find resolutions to the issues they face. The post holder will apply psychological theory to underpin the delivery of a social model of support, working collaboratively with other agencies, VCSO's and teams within Livewell Southwest. You will undertake needs based assessments that will support the development of formulation and contribute to broader clinical planning. You provide 1:1 and group support within clinics, community settings and wellbeing hubs. There may be the opportunity to co-facilitate psycho-educational workshops, with your colleagues or participation partners. You may undertake audit and evaluation, providing data that helps the team identifying key areas for service improvement. You will work closely with the teams Senior Autism Practitioner who has a social work background. Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service. About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Details Date posted 01 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro-rata Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2026-SP-1160 Job locations Westbourne Scott Business Park Plymouth Devon PL2 2PQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities 2. JOB PURPOSE Undertakes clinically supervised assessment and intervention work with clients with varying presentations with autism spectrum condition, people Undertakes work 1:1 with clients, with groups, and with families and professional carers. Works to support research projects, service evaluations and clinical audits as required 3. DEPARTMENTAL POSITION 4. SCOPE AND RANGE The development of specific services for people with Autism (who do not have a learning disability) is a new initiative in Plymouth and part of an overhaul of services across the Devon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) footprint. With the with pre-diagnostic and diagnostic services, the Post Diagnostic Autism service will be part of an integrated pathway that provide