Assistant Psychologist

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Educational Psychologist (AEP) will work as part of Dudley's Educational Psychology Service to apply psychological knowledge and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25. Working under supervision, the postholder will contribute to assessment, consultation, intervention, research and statutory processes, including EHC needs assessments (EHCNAs).

This role offers valuable experience for psychology graduates pursuing a career in Educational

Job description

The Assistant Educational Psychologist (AEP) will work as part of Dudley's Educational Psychology Service to support the application of psychological knowledge and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25. Working under the supervision of qualified Educational Psychologists, the postholder will contribute to assessment, consultation, intervention, research and statutory processes, including Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs). The role offers valuable professional experience for psychology graduates interested in pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, while supporting the delivery of high-quality services that promote inclusion, wellbeing and achievement for children and young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents