Educational Psychologist x 2

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Aberystwyth seeks an experienced educational psychologist to provide psychological services that facilitate change and promote educational inclusion. The successful candidate will work closely with schools and must be registered with the HCPC. Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. The position offers a supportive work environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Must be registered and maintain registration with the HCPC.
• Desirable ability to communicate in Welsh.
• Experience in educational psychology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake full range of psychological services.
• Facilitate change and ensure educational inclusion.
• Work closely with schools adopting a solution-focused approach.

Skills

Ability to communicate in Welsh

Solution-focused approach

Psychological techniques

Education

Registered with the HCPC

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Consideration will be given to starting at a higher salary for the exceptional candidate. Please contact Angharad Behnan to discuss further.

This is an advertisement for 1 x Permanent position and 1 x Temporary position to cover maternity leave. Please state in your application whether you are applying for the permanent role, the temporary role, or both.

About the role

This is a post for which the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable (the authority will support any candidate to further develop their Welsh language whilst in post).

Ceredigion is a beautiful rural area with a dramatic coastline and lively communities. It is a county rich with history, culture and community. Ceredigion schools aim to provide the highest standards in education and excellent relationships exist between our schools and central services.

We are looking for an educational psychologist to join our happy and enthusiastic team which sits as part of the wider ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service. The Educational Psychology Service is well respected within Schools Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking the full range of psychological services within the county to facilitate change, raise standards and ensure educational inclusion. We work closely with our schools and adopt a solution-focused approach in our consultations. We work in a preventative manner, with the freedom to use a range of psychological techniques to make a difference to the pupils.

We welcome applicants who are able to begin immediately or within the next 4-6 months.

To maintain ethical standards, it is essential for the candidate to be registered, and to maintain continued registration, with the HCPC.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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