Educational Psychologist

Stoke-on-Trent; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Professional development & training

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking Year 2/3 Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs) and qualified EPs to join a dynamic, research-led team delivering psychology differently. You will assess, consult and intervene for children and young people, collaborating with families, schools and multiagency partners, while supporting SEND processes and service development in a flexible hybrid setting.

You’ll benefit from CPD opportunities, strong IT support, and links with regional groups, with

Qualifications

• Skilled in applying psychological assessment, analysis and problem solving to identify needs and develop effective support strategies.
• Confident communicator with ability to present complex information clearly through reports and training.
• Experience building partnerships with children, families, schools and multiagency professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, consultation and intervention for children and young people, collaborating with families and schools.
• Support education providers and parents with advice, strategies and recommendations to meet identified needs.
• Contribute to SEND processes and statutory assessments, including reviews and reports.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Communication

Partnership building

Training & guidance

Education

Trainee Educational Psychologist pathway

Tools

HCPC standards knowledge

Job description

Directorate: Children and Family Services

Section: Education and Family Support

Grade: Soulbury A Scale 5 to 8 (+up to 3 SPA)

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and externalapplicants.

Aboutus:

Weare a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working forStoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making,protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducinginequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in thecity. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of thehighest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver ourcompellingvision.

Stoke-on-TrentCity Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and mostvaluable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for ourorganisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people areproud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded inan inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-qualityservices that our residents need.

Wewelcome applications from Year 2/3 Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs) andqualified Eps who are passionate about delivering psychology differently. AtStoke-on-Trent, we take a strength-based, collaborative and research-ledapproach, with inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

You'llhelp ensure children, young people and families receive the right support atthe right time, while having real opportunities to shape practice and make ameaningful impact. Stoke-on-Trent EPS is a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinkingservice offering flexible and hybrid working to promote a healthy work–life balance,alongside a generous leave package (26 days rising to 29 after 5 years, pluspublic and local holidays).

You'll benefit from excellent IT support including tablets,dedicated specialist admin support, and a staff benefits and rewards scheme.There are regular opportunities to engage in research, project work and servicedevelopment, with at least 9 days of CPD each year in line with HCPCexpectations. You can also develop specialisms based on your interests andservice needs. We have strong links with the West Midlands Regional EP Groups,Birmingham University, and teams such as the Virtual School (VS),Youth Justiceand Support Service (YJSS) and Education Reintegration Team (ERT).

For an informal discussion please contact MichelePerry-Springer (PEP)[e-mail],Paul Beeson (SEP)[e-mail] or Katherine Lee (SEP) [e-mail]

KeyResponsibilities:

Providepsychological assessment, consultation and intervention for children and youngpeople (CYP), working collaboratively with families, schools and otherprofessionals

Supportschools, education providers and parents by offering advice, guidance, strategiesand recommendations to meet identified needs

Contributeto SEND processes and statutory assessments, including reviews, reassessments,tribunal attendance and written reports

Monitor,evaluate and communicate outcomes of interventions, providing clear verbal andwritten feedback toparents, schools and relevant stakeholders

Delivertraining, supervision and professional support to colleagues and educationstaff, sharing expertise to improve outcomes for CYP

Promotesafeguarding, evidence-based practice and service development, ensuringcompliance with HCPC standards, child protection procedures and ongoingresearch-informed practice

AboutYou:

Skilledin applying psychological assessment, analysis and problem solving to identify needsand develop effective support strategies

Confidentcommunicator, able to present complex information clearly through reports,consultations, training and professional advice

Experiencedin building positive partnerships with children, families, schools and multiagency professionals to achieve best outcomes

Ableto design, deliver and evaluate interventions while developing the skills, confidenceand capacity of others through training and guidance

Strongknowledge of child development, SEND legislation and inclusive practices with acommitment to supporting children and young people

Committedto high professional standards, demonstrating excellent safeguarding practice, sound judgment,effective case management and continuous professional development

Whatwe offer:

Acompetitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

Hybridand flexible working options

Anexcellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professionaldevelopment through learning opportunities, regular training sessions andapprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can befound here

Pre-EmploymentChecks:

Any offerof employment will be subject to the successful completion of requiredpre-employment checks. These may include:

Right toWork in the UK

Proof ofaddress

Satisfactoryreferences

OccupationalHealth Clearance

Evidence ofprofessional qualifications or registrations

DBS check atthe appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not acceptany speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms andconditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Anyunsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as theproperty of the Council.

We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to sharethis commitment. This position is exemptunder the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicantwill be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and BarringService (DBS).

Please notethat if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within theorganisation applies for this vacancy their application will receivepriority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we wantour workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of allbackgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially thosefrom underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply ifthey don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and youthink you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We areproud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplacewhere everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.