Educational Psychologist

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Local authority pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is recruiting an Assistant Educational Psychologist to support the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and collaborate with schools and partner agencies. You will be involved in planning, delivering and evaluating interventions to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

The role offers regular supervision and opportunities to develop knowledge and skills essential for progressing to doctoral training, with emphasis on applying psychology to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities.
• Willingness to learn, reflect and engage in supervision and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of EPS activities that promote positive outcomes for children and families.
• Work with Educational Psychologists, schools, and partner agencies to provide psychological support in educational settings.
• Contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions and service development initiatives.
• Gather, analyse and present information to support assessments and evidence-informed decision making.
• Participate in supervision, training and professional development activities to enhance psychological knowledge and readiness for doctoral training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

If you have been considering a career as an Educational Psychologist, keep reading as this maybe the opportunity for you., We are currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Educational Psychologist (AsEP) who can demonstrate an enthusiasm for applied psychology, is willing to learn and to contribute to the continued development of the Educational Psychology Service here in Stoke-on-Trent. You will have access to regular supervision and opportunities to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills, important for gaining the experience needed to support an application for doctorial training courses. Your role will be to support the activities of the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and to work alongside educational settings and other partners as we work towards better outcomes for children, young people, their families and our communities.,

• Support the delivery of Educational Psychology Service (EPS) activities that promote positive outcomes for children, young people and families
• Work alongside Educational Psychologists, schools, and partner agencies to provide psychological support within educational settings
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, projects and service development initiatives
• Gather, analyse and present information to support assessments, consultations and evidence-informed decision making
• Participate in supervision, training and professional development activities to enhance psychological knowledge, skills and readiness for future doctoral training
  A degree in Psychology (or a related discipline), with a strong interest in applying psychological theory and research to support children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools and professional partners
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, including the ability to gather, interpret and present information effectively
• A willingness to learn, reflect and engage in professional supervision and development opportunities to enhance practice
• Experience of working with children, young people, families, schools or other community services, alongside a commitment to improving outcomes and promoting inclusion
  We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that†s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision., Stoke-on-Trent City Council†s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need., Stoke-on-Trent City Council is a unitary authority employing approximately 4,600 staff who deliver 700 services to more than 260,000 residents. Our city comprises of six towns: Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall. We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. We have undergone significant changes over the last few years. New ways of working have already transformed many service areas and we are determined to continue to develop more innovative approaches to ensure that we can maximise the benefits of transformation.
• Our city Although the 13th largest city in the UK, Stoke-on-Trent is rapidly outstripping a number of parts of the country with our economic growth and recovery. Stoke-on-Trent is a city with a strong sense of civic pride - we've been voted the kindest city in the UK - and a place where you'll receive a hugely warm welcome. We have a rich and diverse culture, steeped in our prestigious industrial heritage as the celebrated 'world capital of ceramics'. But we don't just want to celebrate our proud past - we firmly believe that Stoke-on-Trent's best years are ahead of it. We are determined to raise aspirations and match them with high-quality education and health provision, as well as improved opportunities to secure fulfilling and well-paid work. Through uniting social and economic opportunities, we are maximising the full power of the city council as a secure and steadfast institution within the city.
• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes, When you work for Stoke-on-Trent City Council you'll be helping to improve the lives and wellbeing of our residents. We'll provide you with support, learning opportunities and flexible working options and some amazing benefits including; a competitive salary, generous holidays, an excellent defined local authority benefit pension scheme, annual leave purchase scheme, cycle to work schemes just to name a few. We also have access to lifestyle benefits which offer a wide range of discounts such as family days out, travel, retail and many more.
• Our commitment to you Vibrancy and diversity are two of Stoke-on-Trent's greatest assets. A city founded on creative endeavour should value and celebrate the multitude of voices, ideas and identities that shape its culture. We are committed to creating a culture which is truly inclusive, where all staff feel valued, listened to, supported and able to do their work to the best of their abilities at all times. And we must ensure that our decisions and policies nurture and empower communities across our city and do not inadvertently disadvantage groups and individuals that we want to help to thrive. Our approach to Equality and Diversity is an invitation to all our communities to work with and for us so we can continue to improve how we deliver services residents need. Our employee networks are inclusive, open forums for colleagues with similar lived experiences. They allow staff to meet, support and mentor each other, alongside being a voice for under-represented groups to advise and support the organisation when developing policies and services.