Educational & Child Psychologist - Hybrid Role & Training

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

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