Educational Psychologist

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join their Psychology and Therapeutic Services team. This role offers the chance to make a substantial impact within the community, utilizing innovative psychological practices. You will work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, adopting person-centred approaches to enhance the welfare and development of children and families.

Benefits

HCPC reimbursement

Generous CPD

Quality supervision

Access to car leasing or cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience working in community-based psychological services.
• Ability to develop and deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Applying psychology to optimise outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborating with health trusts, education services, and youth justice.
• Developing inclusive, strengths-based psychological strategies.

Skills

Solution-focused strategies

Person-centred approaches

Therapeutic approaches

Consultation skills

Digital technology application

Education

Professionally qualified and HCPC registered

Job description

• Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU, Ipswich IP1 2BX or Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ - Community based
• £49,789 - £59,807 per annum (pro rata for part time) Plus 3 SPA points, point 1 awarded after one year and point 2 after two years
• 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
• Permanent

Imagine a career where your ideas shape the future, your work directly impacts your community, and your growth is supported at every step. That's what we offer at Suffolk County Council. As our new Educational Psychologist within our vibrant Psychology and Therapeutic Services team, you'll be at the forefront of reimagining how local government can serve and improve lives. Join us, and let's reimagine the possibilities together.

Your role and responsibilities

In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to creatively apply psychology in a dynamic service renowned for its award-winning early intervention and consultative work. Our partnerships span health trusts, youth justice, virtual school, early years, education, skills and learning, and adoption services. Psychological principles drive our practice to optimise outcomes for children and families.

For more information about our work please visit:

• Psychology and Therapeutic Services (suffolk.gov.uk)

Why Join Us

• Innovation at the core: Help develop our values-based practice through creative workstreams, progressive practice and partnership working.
• Collaborative culture: Work systemically with our multi-agency partners to drive positive change. We champion consultation, person-centred approaches, evidence-based practice, and therapeutic support.
• Varied and rewarding: Be part of an evolving community-based service that places children and families at the heart. We promote innovative applications of psychology to promote positive outcomes.
• Professional development: Benefit from HCPC reimbursement, generous CPD, quality supervision and links with EP Doctorate/Masters courses.

You will:

• adopt solution-focused strategies
• proactively develop inclusive, person-centred, strengths-based approaches
• show enthusiasm for delivering therapeutic approaches
• skilfully utilise consultation to achieve collaborative solutions
• confidently apply online tools and digital technologies.

You will need to be professionally qualified and HCPC registered.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Additional benefits include

• LG (Local Government) or NHS pension, subject to meeting the current requirements
• a generous relocation package
• essential car user allowance, access to a car leasing and/or cycle-to-work scheme
• dedicated business support team
• flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
• staff networks that are open to staff, councillors and partners who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values, and beliefs.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk) .

For more information

Please contact Holly Robertson for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473265975 or emailing [e-mail]

We are also currently recruiting for a Senior Educational Psychologist in our service, click here .

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a tailored CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [e-mail]

Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 July 2025.

Interview date: 15 or 17 July 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid