Educational Psychologist

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Aberystwyth is looking for an educational psychologist. This role involves providing psychological services to schools and ensuring educational inclusion, with a strong emphasis on the ability to communicate in Welsh. Candidates should be HCPC registered and capable of working collaboratively to improve pupil wellbeing. The position offers a competitive salary within the Soulbury Scale A 3-8 range.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential to obtain and maintain registration with HCPC.
• Enhanced DBS check required for the role.
• Ability to facilitate change and ensure educational inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Undertake psychological services to facilitate change.
• Work closely with schools using a range of techniques.
• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs.

Skills

Ability to communicate in Welsh

Psychological assessment skills

Consultation techniques

Solution-focused approach

Education

Registered with HCPC

Doctoral studies

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Soulbury Scale A 3-8 (£47,688 – £57,954) and up to 3 SPA points (if applicable).

This is an advertisement for 1 x Permanent position and 1 x Temporary position to cover maternity leave. Please state in your application whether you are applying for the permanent role, the temporary role, or both.

About the role

This is a post for which the ability to communicate in Welsh is essential (the authority will support any candidate to further develop their Welsh language whilst in post).

Ceredigion is a beautiful rural area with a dramatic coastline and lively communities. It is a county rich with history, culture and community. Ceredigion schools aim to provide the highest standards in education and excellent relationship exists between our schools and central services.

We are looking for an educational psychologist to join our happy and enthusiastic team which sits as part of the wider ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service. The Educational Psychology Service is well respected within Schools Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking the full range of psychological services within the county to facilitate change, raise standards and ensure educational inclusion. We work closely with our schools and adopt a solution‑focused approach in our consultations. We work in a preventative manner, with the freedom to use a range of psychological techniques to make a difference to the pupils.

We welcome applicants who are able to begin immediately and also from students who are currently in Year 3 of their doctoral studies.

To maintain ethical standards, it is essential for the candidate to be registered, and to maintain continued registration, with the HCPC.

An Enhanced Adult and Child DBS check will be required for the above post.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting childrenand adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles withinourorganisationrequireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. Thisrolewill require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work‑life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cerd; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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