Senior Educational Psychologist

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hampshire County Council as a Senior Educational Psychologist, leading initiatives within a renowned team that values inclusivity and innovation. You will supervise and support educational psychologists while providing essential services in schools. Enjoy robust training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, enhancing both your professional journey and personal well-being.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in educational psychology or willing to develop management supervision skills.
• Values-driven individual committed to applying psychology for children's well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic input within the Hampshire Leadership Team.
• Supervise and manage educational psychology team.
• Deliver psychological services to schools and settings.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Strengths-based practice

Reflective practice

Education

HCPC registered Educational Psychologist

Job description

Joining our Hampshire Educational Psychology (HEP) North Area Team as a Senior Educational Psychologist (SEP), you’ll step into a leadership role within a highly regarded and forward-thinking service.

Based in the Basingstoke and Deane and the northern part of the Test Valley area, this opportunity has arisen following the internal promotion of the current postholder, and as part of the Hampshire Leadership Team (HLT), you will play a key role in shaping the direction of the service, supporting colleagues, and contributing to the development of inclusive practices across the county.

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership and strategic input as a member of HEP’s supportive Hampshire Leadership Team.
• Work in partnership with the Area Senior Educational Psychologist to take on supervision and line management responsibilities within the local Educational Psychology team.
• Contribute to leadership and coordination of HEP-wide initiatives and projects, (for example, linked to commissioned services and/or service development plan activities).
• Deliver an educational psychology service to school and settings.

What we’re looking for:

• An HCPC registered, experienced Educational Psychologist.
• A strengths-based practitioner with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Experience in, or a strong interest in developing, professional and line management supervision skills.
• A reflective and values-driven individual committed to applying psychology to help children and young people flourish.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a highly regarded, innovative, diverse, and value led service with a national profile.
• Access structured training and development opportunities to build on your skills and feel confident in your role.
• Enjoy a varied and stimulating workload with opportunities to shape and lead innovative and meaningful initiatives.
• Benefit from strong administrative support, a collaborative team culture with person-centred approach, and a clear, structured and ongoing commitment to CPD.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.