Educational Psychologist

4 weeks ago

Salisbury, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, with a strong commitment to equality and inclusion? Our Educational Psychology Service (EPS), operate on a foundation of core values like kindness, respect, and integrity.

Main duties of the job

We thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside fellow Educational Psychologists, Trainees, and Assistant Psychologists.

As part of Wiltshire's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) service, the EPS holds a vital role by offering diverse services, actively participating in decision-making processes and contributing to county-wide initiatives. You will be encouraged to develop your skills as part of project work and our ongoing CPD programme, and with connections to Southampton and Bristol Doctoral programmes, there are frequent opportunities for trainee supervision.

In this role, you'll serve as the link EP for various educational settings, offering both statutory advice and preventative work. For the next academic year we will build on our innovative subscription model, further increasing the accessibility of support to our schools and communities. Your strong values of equality, inclusion, and improving outcomes for all will shine as you work with Wiltshires young people, families, and settings.

Join our mission to positively impact the lives of children and families in Wiltshire.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

To support schools, early years settings, families and children and young people through assessment and consultation to facilitate positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people and those with special educational needs.

To work collaboratively alongside other support services to deliver integrated and co-ordinated support which is built around the needs of children and young people.

To attend and participate in whole service, team meetings, peer supervision sessions and professional training events as required by the line manager.

To contribute to the delivery of effective training and interventions for professionals and others across a range of settings

To provide Psychological Advice under the 1996 Education Act and to contribute wherenecessary to Annual Reviews of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)

To carry out other duties as may be allocated commensurate with the grade of the post.

To work within the codes of conduct and ethics of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Division of Educational and Child Psychology of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A doctoral or masters level professional qualification in Educational Psychology, or is expected by the accrediting university to complete this professional qualification by the end of the year. Will be registered with the HCPC, or will be eligible for registration on completion of the professional qualification. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, for a range of purposes and audiences. Ability to work independently and to organise time/workload efficiently, meeting deadlines where required. Basic IT competence, in Microsoft Office suite, word processing, entering spreadsheet data, and a willingness to learn other IT skills as required by developments in IT communications. Demonstrate ability to engage with school staff and parents and to engender their confidence in the professional skills brought to the role. A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and to ensuring that the voice of the child and parents are clearly heard. Has up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the safeguarding of children/vulnerable adults.

Desirable

Ability to deliver training programmes to a range of audiences; professionals, parents and carers. Specialist knowledge or experience in a relevant area of educational psychology.

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