Child Psychologist

Role Overview

Essex County Council is seeking a passionate Educational Psychologist to join our quadrant-led teams of dynamic professionals. We welcome applications from all, including Trainee Educational Psychologists in their second or third year of training.

About the Team

Our Educational Psychologists are a friendly, dynamic, progressive, research-informed, and solution-oriented team. We are committed to applying psychology to improve lives and create positive change. Our team members are reflective and committed to continuous professional and practice development.

Key Responsibilities

• Applying psychology to improve lives and create positive change.
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners and professional colleagues.
• Delivering innovative approaches to meet the needs of rapidly growing and diverse school communities.

Requirements

• Eligible for Graduate membership with the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS).
• Hold a Doctorate or a Masters degree in Professional Educational Psychology.
• Registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist or will be eligible for registration with the HCPC at the end of their training.

Additional Benefits

Essex County Council offers a competitive benefits package underpinned by our ambitious People Plan. This includes lifestyle-friendly working patterns and generous annual leave.

Other benefits include a welcome payment of up to £5,000 and a possible relocation package of up to £8,000.