Assistant Psychologist

Bromley Y is a long-established Charity based in Bromley which aims to promote and support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children, young people and families (parents/carers). Our service is committed to providing support that prioritises prevention and delivers evidence-based interventions that are accountable and transparent to children, young people, parents and carers. Our service is based on the principles of I Thrive and CYP IAPT.

We are very proud of all the services we offer, from 1:1 evidenced based interventions to group work, digital offers, webinars, mentoring and social prescribing. Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as an Assistant Psychologist implementing data, research and the evaluation of therapeutic approaches, as a vehicle to enable change and improve service delivery.

About the role

•                Role: Assistant Psychologist

•                Salary banding: FTE is £25,133.23 per annum to £29,131.69 per annum

•           Working pattern/hours: Monday to Friday (occasional Saturday working may be required). 37.5 hours a week

•                Contract: Fixed Term Contract: 12 months (possible extension)

•                Location: Hybrid model (working in Bromley, in community settings and remotely)

The right candidate

The successful candidate will join our thriving Strategy & Development team, whilst being embedded within the core practice areas of our service in schools and the community. The role involves working with qualitative and quantitative data – to write reports with meaningful findings to support organisational growth. It is essential that the right candidate has excellent analytical and data collection skills, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills, is motivated, enthusiastic, creative and can work individually and as part of a team.

As a team worker, the successful person will support our teams to measure the impact of interventions and shape services to children, young people and families (parents/carers) for the future, based on research. The post-holder will develop skills, knowledge and confidence in working with young people and their families (parents/carers) which will equip them with rich experience for further training or study in this field.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. Flexibility with working hours is a must as our service operates 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and some Saturday working may on occasion be required.

Previous Assistant Psychologists working with Bromley Y have progressed to study and train successfully on courses including doctorates and CYP IAPT training.

Please see “the Rewards for joining us” towards the end of this advert for further details about our employee benefits and working culture.

Information about how to apply: Bromley Y

To apply please submit an application through this link Bromley Y - Assistant Psychologist by 5pm on 10/11/2026 please attach your CV and a covering letter explaining (in 2 pages) how and why you are suited to the role. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early (in line with business organisational needs and if we receive sufficient applications for the role).

If your application is of interest and we would like to take it forward, the first stage will be an initial screener interview, and the second stage will involve a structured scored competency-based interview with an assessment.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require to participate fully in the interview and assessment process.

If you have any questions before applying, then please email them to us: [email protected].

The Rewards for joining us:

·       Good competitive salary

·       Comprehensive induction

·       Hybrid working pattern

·       Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays

·       A wellbeing day

·       Support via our Employee Assistance Programme

·       Generous organisation sick pay

·       Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

·       Contributory Pension scheme

·       Blue light card

·       Attending organisation events such as Away Days, Summer Party

·       The successful candidate will be supported to maintain their professional registration and professional development.

·       Cycle to work scheme

·       Being part of a dynamic, creative and innovative team where all staff are empowered to achieve their very best

·       Work for an Award-winning organisation

·       Be part of a diverse, inclusive, collaborative and supportive working environment that places Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of its business strategy

As mental health & emotional wellbeing services charity, we are deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for everyone—both the children, young people, parents and carers we serve and the people who work with us.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and value diversity in all its forms and do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, or marital and civil partnership status.

We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and stronger outcomes for the communities we support. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels psychologically safe, respected, and empowered to thrive. We warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our passion for improving children and young people’s lives.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

By submitting an application, you are consenting to Bromley Y’s HR team securely holding and processing your personal data. Please read our attached job applicant privacy notice. 

Job Title: Assistant Psychologist

Section:  Mental Health Support Team

Responsible to: Practice Lead -Strategy and Development

Location: Bromley (hybrid model)

Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs per week

Grade: Band 2

1.       ROLE FOCUS:

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the development of early intervention and prevention emotional wellbeing services in Bromley. The role will aim to improve outcomes for Children, Young People, Parent’s and Carers through various methods dedicated to service improvement. The Assistant Psychologist will help with collecting data, evaluating and summarising results and communicating learning and impact. They will contribute to writing of reports for service leads, trustees, commissioners as part of their main role of reporting on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Bromley Y across the four quarters of the year leading up to the CEO’s Annual Report. They will assist in the implementation of auditing and quality assurance and the design and delivery of innovative research projects. They will be expected to use IT and statistical programmes to collect, review and analyse feedback from service users and support Bromley Y’s commitment to co-production. The post holder will collect data and analyse results for therapeutic interventions both one to one and group work to review their effectiveness. They will have a role collecting and analysing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) data to assist improving access and outreach to all communities in the Borough. The post holder keeps up to date with evidence-based literature and research to assist teams in evidence-based practice. The role will be a balance of working digitally from home with some dedicated time at Ethelbert Road. The post holder must be prepared to be flexible in their working arrangements.

2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILLITIES

·       Conduct accurate and precise data entry and scoring.

·       Communicate and liaise with different teams to collect and analyse data for regular service performance reporting and for projects.

·       To work with the Strategy and Development service to support the Leadership Team and Business Support to complete data entry and prepare reports for Teams and the wider organisation.

·       Complete all data entry as required within the service and to keep up to date and clear records in line with service policies and procedures.

·       To contribute to gathering and analysis of data for the regular quarterly reporting against key performance indicators and to distribute essential documents, research and reports to staff and relevant stakeholders as agreed with manager.

·       To undertake administrative duties associated as required for the service and in line with research projects, progress reports etc.

·       To take a proactive approach to any other research activities that may arise.

·       To contribute to the evaluation of all areas of service delivery in line with Bromley Y’s Quality Assurance Framework, to ensure service user and professional satisfaction and the positive impact of interventions.

·       To work alongside others to demonstrate and critically evaluate the implementation of the early intervention role to meet the mental health needs of children and young people.

·       To have a focus on extending service reach to diverse communities and assist this work and thinking.

·       To participate in team and service meetings as required.

·       Manage own workload through line management.

·       To support the Assessment and appropriate Pathways for Children and Young People, which may include direct work clients.

·       To support with the design, facilitation and evaluation of Therapeutic Groups for children, young people Parents/Carers

3.   EDUCATION AND TRAINING

·       To ensure knowledge and skills are continuously developed and maintained at a high level of competence.

·       To identify training needs through line management and personal development plans.

·       To support delivery of training sessions/workshops and to take part in their evaluation.

4.   RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

·       To work with others to develop practice protocols and audit tools, to collect the relevant statistical information to underpin service evaluation and record keeping.

·       Work with others to ensure all interventions are evidence based.

·       To implement national audit tools and review with colleagues.

·       To be key in obtaining service user views and feedback on support provided to ensure the delivery of accessible provision.

·       To comply with relevant professional codes of ethics for research and with codes of conduct.

·       To contributing to identifying service needs and gaps across with regard to children’s mental health and wellbeing.

·       Develop skills in service evaluation and audit to ensure the overall development of the service.

·       To maintain awareness of up-to-date research and development pertaining to advances in child and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.

·       To bring creative, innovative ideas to support evidenced based practice and accessible interventions.

5.       GENERAL

·       Keep accurate and appropriate records, providing information for monitoring and evaluation as required.

·       Participate in, and actively contribute to training and team meetings as required.

·       Work in accordance with the service's objectives and values.

·       Comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Information Sharing, to ensure safe, fair and responsible working practices.

·       Ensure child protection procedures are followed in practice and that the safeguarding of young people is paramount.

·       Undertake duties to ensure the health and safety of post-holder, colleagues, service users, volunteers and visitors.

·       Work flexibly, being prepared to perform other duties commensurate with the role.

·       Actively support and promote any fundraising activities as part of the day-to-day duties.

·       Promote the work of Bromley Y People and encourage positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards emotional wellbeing and mental health.

·       Work at all times to promote equality, diversity and individual rights.

·       Work alongside and ensure active service user participation in all aspects of work, including monitoring of activities.

·       To participate in the development of local safeguarding child protection, joint agency procedures and other relevant local procedures.

JOB SPECIFICATION

·       Essential: Degree (2.1 or higher) in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related and relevant field of study.

·       Essential: Enhanced DBS.

·       Desirable: Evidence of continuing professional development in a field relevant to child and adolescent mental health.

·       Essential: Experience of data collection and statistical analysis.

·       Essential: Experience of working independently and efficiently, as well as effectively within and across teams.

·       Desirable: Evidence of using data and service user feedback to support innovation and service delivery.

·       Desirable: Knowledge of children and young people’s mental health and education services in the London Borough of Bromley.

·       Essential: Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage own time and workload, take a proactive approach to problem-solving and independently prioritise conflicting deadlines.

·       Essential: Effective written and verbal communication skills, including good interpersonal skills to establish rapport with colleagues.

·       Essential: Ability to work with common software packages used in research management and data analysis, including Microsoft Office Suite (for example, Outlook, Excel and Word), Google Spreadsheets and SPSS.

·       Essential: Knowledge of various research methodologies and their suitability for different types of reporting.

·       Desirable: Working knowledge of Health, Social Services, Education and the Voluntary Sector.

·       Desirable: Knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health.

·       Essential: Can demonstrate support for Bromley Y’s values and beliefs and for its services: We Care, We Listen, We Empower, We Accept and We Respect.

·       Essential: Can demonstrate support for the THRIVE model and the RESPECT principles.

·       Essential: Holds positive attitudes to diversity, equality and enabling access to services for all.

·       Essential: Holds a positive attitude towards children and young people, particularly those with emotional and mental health difficulties.

·       Essential: Manages time effectively, prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment.

·       Essential: Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret data, identify themes and contribute meaningfully to service evaluation and research.

·       Essential: Able to work from home, utilising remote technologies.

·       Essential: Flexible across working hours as and when required.

·       Essential: Excellent computer skills and abilities, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Microsoft Office and databases.