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Job Summary

bMindful Psychology is seeking an HCPC-registered Sports Psychologist to join our growing multidisciplinary team on an associate basis. Working with athletes and sports teams from grassroots through to elite level, you'll provide psychological assessments, performance-focused interventions, mental skills training, and wellbeing support.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while collaborating with experienced professionals in a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to excellence in psychological care. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available across the North West, with a focus around Stockport.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and interventions for athletes across a range of sports and skill levels.
• Provide individual and group counselling to address performance anxiety, motivation, focus, mental resilience, and injury recovery.
• Collaborate with coaches, medical teams, and other professionals to develop holistic, tailored strategies for athlete mental health and performance enhancement.
• Assist in the development and delivery of mental skills training workshops.
• Stay current on the latest research and techniques in sports psychology and integrate these into practice.
• Maintain detailed records of sessions and progress in line with professional and ethical standards.
• Provide education on mental health and well-being for athletes, coaches, and staff.

Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance skills and knowledge.

A full Job Description can be obtained upon request

Qualifications and Skills

• Suitable qualifications and registration with HCPC to practice as a Sports Psychologist.
• Proven experience working with athletes in a sports or performance setting (preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with athletes and other professionals in a team environment.
• A passion for sports and a deep understanding of the mental challenges athletes face.
• A high degree of professionalism, ethical standards, and confidentiality.
• Ability to provide workshops or training on mental skills and resilience.

What We Offer

This role offers a genuine opportunity to contribute to the future growth of bMindful Psychology. The opportunities you help us identify and secure will support the development of services that make a meaningful difference to children, young people, families and the professionals who support them.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salaries
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through a combination of face-to-face training, online courses, on-the-job training, and continuous supervision and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Modern head office located close to Manchester Airport with fantastic transport links
• Access to an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives
• Employee referral scheme
• Onsite parking
• Blue Light Discount eligibility
• Paid for DBS
• Paid travel expenses

About Us
Please apply with your most recent CV.

For further information about the role, contact our Recruitment Coordinator Caitlyn on 0161 510 0111 or email recruitment@bmindfulpsychology.co.uk.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and respected If you need reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please let us know we’re happy to help.

As part of our safer recruitment process, successful candidates will complete a compliance form, undergo an enhanced DBS check (at no cost), Full references, will be taken and all gaps in employment explored

Pay: From £50.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheadle (Greater Manchester, North West Region)