Educational Psychologist

Derby City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

CPD opportunities

Supervision by Senior Educational Psic

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join a small, dedicated team. You will conduct assessments, visit schools and settings, and write reports to support children and the local authority. The role includes collaborative work with teachers, advisors and practitioners to enable opportunity for all.

You’ll be part of a team that values development, offers supervision, CPD opportunities and a flexible, hybrid working pattern within the council’s framework.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Educational Psychologist or doctoral trainee in the final year.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide expert guidance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-person visits to schools, homes and settings to assess needs.
• Write reports and provide recommendations to schools and the LA.
• Deliver training and CPD activities and collaborate with other specialists.
• Balance statutory, traded and project work within a supportive team.

Education

HCPC registered Educational Psychologist

Job description

Job description

Role: Educational Psychologist
Salary: Soulbury Points 2-7 (plus 3 possible SPA points on top)
Location: Council House
Hours: 37 hours a week (Part time hours considered)
Contract Type: Permanent

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 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.

In January 2024 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.

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.

Who We Are

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer

You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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 our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers