Educational Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Wirral; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educational psychologists to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative and supportive service that prioritizes professional integrity and teamwork. With a focus on applying psychology to meet children's needs, you will engage in various initiatives and continuous professional development. The organization promotes a culture of inclusivity and values staff wellbeing, offering flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Flexible Working

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Contribute to innovative and supportive educational psychology services.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychology to meet children's needs effectively.
• Participate in initiatives like the graduated approach and EBSA project.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Teamwork

Professional Integrity

Person-Centred Approaches

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Final-Year Trainee

Tools

Modern IT Support

Job description

Job Opportunity: Educational Psychologist at Wirral Council

Join Wirral Council's dedicated team of educational psychologists. We are seeking qualified EPs or final-year trainees to contribute to our innovative and supportive service, which emphasizes professional integrity, teamwork, and the application of psychology to meet children's needs.

Our team is well-regarded and actively involved in initiatives such as the graduated approach, EBSA project, person-centred approaches, and the ELSA training model. We are expanding our services, including the rollout of Autism Education Trust training, and offer continuous professional development, modern IT support, flexible working arrangements, and a new state-of-the-art office in Birkenhead.

This role requires a DBS check. For more information, visit: Wirral Council Safer Recruitment.

If you are an existing employee, explore internal opportunities and support for career growth by contacting us via email. If you are a Wirral resident or unemployed and need assistance with your application, contact Involve Northwest or call 0151 644 4500 / 0151 652 4349.

Why Work at Wirral?

Our values guide us, emphasizing staff wellbeing, recognition, and development. Benefits include staff discounts, a competitive pension scheme, life cover, flexible working, family-friendly initiatives, and generous annual leave.

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, encourages contribution, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to accessible recruitment processes. If you require adjustments, please contact us.

Note: Employees in redeployment or leaving under EVR/VSer terms are considered first for vacancies, with some restrictions on re-employment after leaving under certain schemes.

Application deadline is midnight on the closing date. Applications must be submitted via the Jobs page after registration; post submissions are not accepted. Right to work in the UK must be evidenced at interview. Download the job description now, as it will not be accessible after the closing date. Recruitment agencies are not accepted unless otherwise specified.