WE ARE RECRUITING!

Job Title: VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGISTS

Location: Home-based with community work mainly from Milton Keynes and London to be agreed (likely twice a month).

Number of Positions: 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Race Reflections is preparing its community project on Racial Trauma

Race Reflections is a social enterprise dedicated to challenging inequality, injustice and oppression. We are deeply committed to liberation and not afraid to ‘rock the boat’ to make a difference. This is what makes us leaders and innovators.

We are looking for two passionate Volunteer Assistant Psychologists to join us as we get ready to launch a Community Project Pilot on racial trauma.

Your work will be focused on the Community Project on racial trauma. This project will not be for profit, and have decolonisation at its heart. No one involved on the ground, will receive any wage or salary (similarly the Director will not take a salary or wage for her work in the community pilot, as we are hoping to offer this support to the community at no charge). 

As a VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST, your role will be key to helping us with the project. Whether it’d be setting up workshops on racial trauma, assisting with research, and literature reviews, or liaising with partner organisations.

Your working hours will be mainly flexible covering at least 7.5 hours per week and a maximum of 10 hours per week.

If you are interested in group analysis, in community practice and in radical/liberatory ideas…this may be the role for you.

THE PERKS

Here is what is in it for you;

* The role is half remote/home and half community based

* You will get the chance to contribute to an innovative and impactful project

* You will gain experience in community psychology, groupwork and in working with racial trauma

* You will receive regular clinical supervision to help you develop reflective skills

* You will access on-going training and personal development opportunities including access to relevant events and courses

* You will be mentored and guided on your personal and professional development

* A clinical reference will be available to allow you to take the next steps of your career at the end of your commitment

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Here is a bit more about what you can expect on a ‘day to day’ basis but this is not an exhaustive list;

Clinical and training support

*When invited/appropriate co-facilitate/facilitate training events

*When invited/appropriate co-facilitate/facilitate group sessions

*When invited/appropriate co-design/design relevant contents

*Explore various accreditation options for Race Reflections’ training

Administrative support

* Manage calendar, appointments, meetings, and reminders

* Relevant record-keeping

* Coordinate events and training

*Liaising with speakers

* Create Zoom/team links

*Create or commission as appropriate relevant brochures and prospectuses

Research and scholarly support

* Carry out literature review as needed

* Support with data collection/analyses as needed

* Contribute to the coordination/organisation of guest writers/chapter contributors pieces

 

Person specification – qualification, experience and skills

Education

* A degree in psychology

* A higher degree in psychology is desirable.

* A degree in sociology will be considered if coupled with a strong therapeutic background/interests

Experience 

* Experience: 2 years related experience

Skills 

* Highly responsible, organised, able to work independently, and pay keen attention to detail

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Must have a friendly demeanour to represent the client and the company

* Ability to responsibly make decisions in the absence of clear instructions

* Ability to prioritise tasks according to the importance

* Capable of working autonomously and with minimal supervision

*Capacity to tolerate fast change and lack of clear structure

Attitude 

*Commitment to social and racial justice

*Interested in groupwork and community practice

*Willingness to learn

*We are only interested in those willing to commit for at least one year.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Please send all CVs and cover letters with the contact details of two references to contact@racereflections.co.uk by the closing date, June 15th, 2025 00:00 (GMT +1)

Please put JOB APPLICATION in the subject heading.

– we may close recruitment early if we receive sufficient high-quality applications.