Specialist Senior Community Educational Psychologist- Social Justice and EDI

Specialist Senior Community Educational Psychologist - Social Justice and EDI, Bury

Client: Bury Council

Location: Bury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2217f9071cf0

Job Views: 11

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Educational Psychology Service

About the role

This is a full-time, permanent position (part-time applications considered) with the Soulbury EP B scale (Point 4-7 + 3SPAs). You will work with the Community Educational Psychology Service to deliver psychological services and support to education and community settings in Bury.

Your responsibilities will include developing and delivering services such as training on wellbeing and mental health, innovative stakeholder projects, group work with children and young people, one-on-one therapeutic work, service evaluation, administration, and statutory assessments.

The service collaborates with Salford and Tameside Educational Psychology Services, offering development opportunities across these areas.

Requirements

• Qualified and HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist
• Experience working with children in various settings to promote wellbeing and development
• Use of psychological approaches to support practice

Normal hours are 37 per week, with possible rota work depending on service needs.

About Bury

The council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Appointment may require a DBS check. Applicants should provide full employment history and references covering the past ten years.

As a Corporate Parent, the council emphasizes supporting care-experienced young people and promoting their rights and opportunities.

Benefits

Details available at A good employer | greater jobs. The council supports flexible working and is committed to equality, guaranteeing interviews for certain protected groups if criteria are met.

Interviews scheduled for Tuesday, 6th May 2025.