Educational Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Colwyn Bay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly supervision

Hybrid working

Supervision programme

Welsh language classes

CPD opportunities

Snowdonia access

Team Conwy benefits

Job summary

Conwy County Borough Council's Educational Psychology Service invites applications for an Educational Psychologist post, withhybrid working and supervision. Trainee EPs in Years 2 and 3 are encouraged to apply, with DBS checks and references verified. The role spans Conwy schools, with collaboration across health and social care partners.

The post offers bi-weekly supervision, ongoing CPD, and opportunities to work with experienced psychologists in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologist, or Year 2 or Year 3 Trainee Educational Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychology at individual, group and systemic levels to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Work across mainstream and specialist settings in Conwy schools.
• Contribute to Conwy's developing Additional Learning Needs services.
• Work with schools, health and social care partners through multi-agency working.
• Contribute to innovative practice and service development.
• Promote equity in education.

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist in Educational Psychology

Job description

Educational Psychologist post with Conwy County Borough Council's Educational Psychology Service, based at Coed Pella and working across Conwy schools. Trainee Educational Psychologists in Years 2 and 3 are encouraged to apply. The work applies psychology at individual, group and systemic levels across mainstream and specialist settings, with a role in Conwy's developing Additional Learning Needs services. Hybrid working and a supervision programme sit alongside the role, and a DBS disclosure applies.

What the job involves

• Apply psychology at individual, group and systemic levels to improve outcomes for children and young people
• Work across mainstream and specialist settings in Conwy schools
• Contribute to Conwy's developing Additional Learning Needs services
• Work with schools, health and social care partners through multi-agency working
• Contribute to innovative practice and service development
• Promote equity in education

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologist, or Year 2 or Year 3 Trainee Educational Psychologist

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure
• Qualifications and references verified

Nice to have

• Ability to converse with service users in Welsh, with Welsh learners welcome to apply

What’s offered

• Bi-weekly group supervision and a high-priority supervision and mentoring programme
• Flexible and agile working, including hybrid working
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced and senior psychologists
• Strong commitment to continuing professional development
• Free Welsh language classes at all levels, in person and online
• Varied role across mainstream and specialist settings
• Access to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
• Team Conwy benefits