Associate Educational Psychologist

NHS; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in East Hagbourne is looking for a qualified Educational Psychologist to join their team. The role focuses on in-person support for community needs and responding to increased demand for Educational Psychology services. The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development, a supportive work environment, and benefit from administrative support and IT resources. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare is essential.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities

Flexible agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership of Local Government contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A qualified Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Proficient in diary management and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the service in responding to increased demand for Educational Psychology work.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Work face-to-face with communities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work within a consultative framework

Empathy

Education

Professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Our Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Senior Educational Psychologists, Educational Psychologists (EP), Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

We are keen to shape the service to be as responsive as possible to the needs of our communities. This Associate role enables us to provide in‑person/face‑to‑face work to support statutory and sometimes traded aspects of service delivery, while being sensitive to the needs of the wider Educational Psychology workforce. We are expanding our service to respond to increased demand for Educational Psychology work. The role will primarily support the Service to meet the increasing numbers of EHCNAs. You will benefit from good admin and IT support (laptop, mobile phone) and participate in our CPD opportunities. You will have access to assessment tools from one of the three office bases.

About you

• a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with registration to the HCPC.
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• seeks opportunities for personal development.
• works within a consultative/joint problem‑solving framework.
• actively challenges all forms of discrimination and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.
• enthusiastic, creative and determined to make a positive impact on childrens lives through the application of psychology.
• empathic with excellent written communication skills and a competent use of information technology.
• good with diary management and has well developed organisational skills.
• a supportive team member who contributes to the service development.
• always living and breathing our values of be kind & care, daring to do it differently, takes responsibility and equality & integrity.

Rewards and Benefits

• Oxfordshire will recognise your three‑year training doctorate as local government continuous service, in addition to any continuous service accrued with a relevant employer prior to the course.
• Opportunities to apply psychology creatively in different contexts.
• Stimulating Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Flexible agile working. Each EP is provided with a wireless enabled laptop and phone as well as excellent on‑demand IT support.
• Dedicated administrative support.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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Contact

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Caroline Duncan, Senior Educational Psychologist (City), 07554103373 or [e-mail]

Anne‑Marie Baverstock, Senior Educational Psychologist (South), 07720607167 or [e-mail]

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi‑time, part‑time working, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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