Educational Psychologist

Derby City Council; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join a supportive team. Responsibilities include conducting school visits, writing reports, and collaborating with various educational settings. The role offers hybrid working options and a robust support system to foster professional development. Ideal candidates are HCPC registered or in the later stages of their doctorate training. This position provides a balanced work-life opportunity and encourages contributions of new ideas.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance scheme

Hybrid working

Continued professional development opportunities

Team Derby Rewards

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as an Educational Psychologist or in second/third year of doctorate training.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in providing support to schools and Local Authority.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person visits to schools and settings.
• Prepare and write reports at home.
• Participate in training and meetings.

Skills

HCPC registration

Team collaboration

Report writing

In-person interaction

Education

Doctorate training in Educational Psychology

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Educational Psychologist
Grade: Soulbury Points 2-7 (plus 3 possible SPA points on top)

We are looking to grow our team and would love you to join us. We are a small team of committed and supportive Educational Psychologists. Educational Psychologists in Derby work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and work collaboratively with specialist teachers, advisors and specialist practitioners to provide the very best support and advice to schools and the Local Authority (LA). We have a shared vision to Enable Opportunity for All and we have a strong work ethic and a positive approach and staff culture. Everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute and bring new ideas. Last year we successfully relaunched our traded service to schools and as this has grown we need more Educational Psychologists to work with more schools and Early Years Settings. In addition to our traded offer and statutory work we have increased our project and LA work to include support for EBSNA, neuroinclusive secondary schools, ELSA training, Intervention First and a new psychoeducation programme. EPs also work closely with the Virtual School and deliver support for children in care. We have recently employed two Assistant Educational Psychologists and this expansion of the team provides additional support for our Educational Psychologists as well as an opportunity for us to work in new and creative ways in schools and settings. Statutory work is well managed and systems are in place to ensure that there is a good balance of statutory, traded and project work.

What We Offer

• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

The Opportunity

In the role of Educational Psychologist, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact: Team members are expected to be able to carry out in-person visits to schools, homes and settings in Derby and also attend in-person meetings but some tasks lend themselves to home working preparation, writing reports, training. Derby City council offers flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance and as a LA employee you will have access to CPD and you will receive supervision and support from a Senior Educational Psychologist.

About You

We are looking for HCPC registered qualified Educational Psychologists or trainee EPs in their second or third year of the doctorate training. If you’re relocating or looking for a change we would love to hear from you.

Next Steps

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