Educational Psychologist - County Buildings, Ayr - SOA11486

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is looking for an Educational Psychologist to join their dynamic team. The role involves applying psychological research to enhance educational outcomes for vulnerable youth alongside strategic development. The position is temporary with hybrid working conditions and offers a salary between £56,763 - £72,204 annually.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Work-life balance support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on retailers and gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in educational psychology with vulnerable children.
• Strong commitment to improving educational outcomes.
• Ability to engage with families and staff at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people and families (0-25 years old).
• Support strategic development and implementation.
• Promote innovative practices within the service.

Skills

Psychological research application

Early intervention strategies

Nurture approaches development

Education

Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Registration with the Health Care Professions Council

Job description

Location: Admin Base County Buildings Wellington Square, KA7 1DR

Salary: £56,763 - £72,204 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION

This post offers the opportunity to join a dynamic Educational Psychology Service whose vision is of ‘equity, excellence and empowerment through psychology’. We have a passionate commitment to applying psychological research to improve the educational outcomes of all children and young people, especially those who are vulnerable.

As a service we have a strong focus on early intervention and prevention, reducing the poverty related attainment gap, and developing nurture approaches across a variety of sectors including early years, primary, secondary and specialist educational provisions. We have a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of children who are care experienced. The Service actively encourages and supports innovative and creative practice. Educational psychologists work across all levels within the local authority from direct work with young people and families (0-25 years old) to capacity building with staff, and strategic development and implementation.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG cost.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This post is temporary until 30/06/2026.

The grade of this post is Educational Psychologist.

The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.

Hybrid Workers

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between home and the office and the frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.