Educational Psychologist

We Do Social Work; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Induction programme

GDPR-compliant equipment (laptop)

Quality assurance support

Professional resources & assessment/CP

Résumé du poste

We are seeking an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist to undertake statutory assessments for children and young people in schools, early years settings and family homes.

The role requires a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience, a commitment to high-quality report writing, and the ability to meet statutory deadlines with face-to-face assessments.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist.
• Experience undertaking statutory assessments.
• Ability to conduct face-to-face assessments in schools, early years settings and family homes.
• Commitment to high-quality report writing, professional standards and statutory timescales.

Responsabilités

• Conduct face-to-face consultations, observations and psychological assessments in schools, early years settings and family homes.
• Prepare high-quality statutory assessment advice and reports informing decisions for children and young people.
• Participate in the service’s quality assurance processes.
• Ensure 100% compliance with statutory deadlines, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle sensitive information in line with GDPR and professional standards.

Description du poste

Educational Psychologist – Statutory Assessments

Contract Opportunity | HCPC Registered Educational Psychologists

We are seeking experienced, HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists to undertake statutory assessments for children and young people.

This opportunity is suited to qualified Educational Psychologists with a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience who can deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessments and meet statutory deadlines.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction: Clear guidance, induction information and access to a bank of example statutory advice reports.

• GDPR-compliant equipment: A work laptop provided to support secure handling of confidential information.

• Quality assurance and operational support: A supportive quality assurance process, alongside an experienced operational support team.

• Professional resources: Access to service resources and psychological assessment and testing equipment.

• Training and CPD: A complimentary place at the annual safeguarding training day, with opportunities to participate in additional continuing professional development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face consultations, observations and psychological assessments in schools, early years settings and family homes.

• Prepare high-quality statutory assessment advice and reports that inform decision-making for children and young people.

• Participate fully in the service’s quality assurance processes.

• Ensure 100% compliance with statutory deadlines, maintaining accuracy, quality and timeliness across all assigned assessments.

• Handle sensitive information in accordance with GDPR and relevant professional standards.

Essential Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.

• A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist.

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking statutory assessments.

• The ability to conduct face-to-face assessments across educational settings and family homes.

• A strong commitment to high-quality report writing, professional standards and statutory timescales.

• Willingness to engage fully with quality assurance procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the children’s and adults’ barred lists.

References will be required for all posts held during the previous five years. All references will be verified through direct contact with the referees.