Child & Educational Psychologists

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

HCPC fees paid

Induction, ongoing training and superv

Gym discounts

Car lease via salary sacrifice

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 26–30 days

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council's Children's and Families Services is seeking an experienced child and educational psychologist for permanent roles on full- or part-time terms. The post focuses on applied psychology for schools, families and communities, with SEND support, school improvement and a consultation approach.

Hybrid working and support for trainee educational psychologists are offered. HCPC registration or eligibility is required, with enhanced DBS disclosure and a commitment to

Qualifications

• HCPC registration, or eligibility to register once qualified.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for psychology and for empowering service users.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide an applied psychology service to schools, colleges, early years settings, families, young people, the community and the Council.
• Implement strategies grounded in psychological and educational theory to promote inclusion and maximise achievement.
• Contribute to multi-agency partnerships for locally based, effective working.
• Support schools, colleges and early years settings to meet SEND legislation and Council policies and procedures.
• Contribute to devising and implementing local and national training, strategies, policies and practices.
• Contribute to school improvement, supporting schools identified by Ofsted or the Council as causing concern.
• Help develop the Experts at Hand early intervention offer and wider support for children and young people's learning, mental health and wellbeing.
• Support the programme working with trainee educational psychologists.

Skills

Communication skills

Psychology passion

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Child and educational psychologist posts in Cheshire West and Chester Council's Children\'s and Families Services, on permanent full-time and part-time terms. The work is applied psychology for schools, colleges, early years settings and families, covering SEND support and school improvement. The service uses a consultation model, runs ELSA programmes, offers hybrid working and supports trainee educational psychologists. HCPC registration, or eligibility to register, is required, and Year 3 trainees and returning practitioners are welcome.

What the job involves

• Provide an applied psychology service to schools, colleges, early years settings, families, young people, the community and the Council
• Implement strategies grounded in psychological and educational theory to promote inclusion and maximise achievement
• Contribute to multi-agency partnerships for locally based, effective working
• Support schools, colleges and early years settings to meet SEND legislation and Council policies and procedures
• Contribute to devising and implementing local and national training, strategies, policies and practices
• Contribute to school improvement, supporting schools identified by Ofsted or the Council as causing concern
• Help develop the Experts at Hand early intervention offer and wider support for children and young people's learning, mental health and wellbeing
• Support the programme working with trainee educational psychologists
• Help children and young people take part in decisions that affect them, working in partnership with parents, carers and professionals
• Seek CPD that supports evidence-based practice within the Children and Young People Plan

What\'s required

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration, or eligibility to register once qualified

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for psychology and for empowering service users

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

What\'s offered

• Working Rewards scheme with discounted gym memberships, holidays and childcare vouchers
• HCPC fees paid
• Induction, ongoing training and monthly individual and peer supervision
• Hybrid working, at home or in the office around visiting schools and settings
• Medicash cash-back scheme on medical treatment
• Car lease through salary sacrifice, fully maintained and insured for 3 years
• Holiday from 26 days pro rata plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days, with option to buy up to 10 extra days and TOIL as appropriate
• Career average pension scheme