Assistant Psychologist with Sponsorship in Telford: Support Families and Shape Brighter Futures, Apply Now

Help families thrive by bringing compassion and evidence-based care into their daily lives.

Location
Telford, Shropshire

Type
Full Time, Permanent

Salary (£)
£27,485 to £30,162 per annum (pro-rata)

About Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is reshaping how families are supported in Telford and Wrekin. Partnering with the local council and backed by a £2m innovation grant from the Department for Education, they’ve launched the Family Safeguarding model—a pioneering approach bringing specialists together to tackle the root causes of risk. Their teams combine compassion with clinical skill to help parents overcome challenges like mental health issues, domestic abuse, and substance misuse. Every step is designed to keep children safe, strengthen families, and create lasting change.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme offering excellent retirement support and security
• Generous Leave with up to 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 with service
• Flexible Working Options to help balance professional and personal commitments
• Ongoing Training and Career Development with full professional supervision
• Health and Wellbeing Resources including flu vaccinations and hardship support
• Travel Reimbursement for community-based work and lease car options
• Inclusive Networks connecting you with diverse and supportive colleagues

Requirements

• Honours degree or higher in Psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
• Experience working with mental health or psychology clients
• Knowledge of research methods, audits, or service evaluations
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Genuine empathy for families facing complex life challenges

Salary Details

Pay follows the Agenda for Change Band 4 scale: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum (pro-rata).

About the Role

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with Psychologists and the Family Safeguarding Team to provide psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for families. Your work will directly support parents in overcoming challenges, improving family relationships, and safeguarding children.

You’ll draw on psychological models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), helping parents build coping strategies that last. Alongside clinical duties, you’ll engage in audits, research, and policy development, shaping how services evolve. Every session you support and every insight you share helps protect families and promote emotional resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support psychologists with assessments and interventions that strengthen family wellbeing
• Deliver and co-facilitate group therapies that promote positive change and healthy coping
• Contribute to research and audit projects that enhance service quality and outcomes
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation that supports collaborative working
• Promote good relationships with families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure trust and consistency
• Assist in service development by compiling and sharing evidence-based resources
• Engage in supervision and learning to maintain high clinical standards and personal growth

Each task plays a part in building a safety net for children and empowering parents to rebuild stability.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with satisfactory clearance prior to appointment.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a proud advocate of diversity and inclusion. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage staff networks that celebrate individuality and shared purpose.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Darby House, Overdale, Telford, TF3 4JA
• Contact: Dr Kiran Sidhu, Lead Psychologist – kiran.sidhu@mpft.nhs.uk | 01952 384200

Reference Number
301-KM-25-7536127-B

How To Apply
Interested in using psychology to make a tangible difference for families? Apply Now and start building safer, stronger futures in your community.