Educational Psychologist

4 weeks ago

Maidenhead, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us

Educational Psychologist - Fixed Term

The Psychology and Wellbeing Service is a dynamic, innovative and high quality service that applies psychology and evidence-based practice (grounded in theory and research) to bring about change in the lives of children and young people (0 – 25 years of age) in Windsor and Maidenhead.

We now have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to join our team. 

About the role

The Educational Psychologist will be required to apply a wide range of evidence based psychological assessments, interventions, research/evaluation skills and practices at an individual, group, whole school and Local Authority level. They will promote and enhance the educational, emotional and psychological development of the children and young people in Windsor & Maidenhead. This will include working collaboratively both within the Psychology and Wellbeing Team and across the other teams in education, early help and social care.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Dr Frances Lee, Associate Director Educational Psychology and Wellbeing,

About you

Suitably qualified and registered Experience and knowledge of working as an EP or Trainee EP within a Local Authority/Social enterprise context Demonstrate a range of consultation skills and models that promote strength based approaches Highly skilled in working in partnership with schools, families , parents/carers and individual CYP Knowledge of safeguarding, duty of care and data protection Experience of advising and making recommendations through applying psychological knowledge and expertise to support and meet the needs of CYP with a range of SEND Experience of working with education settings across the 0-25 years group with SEND Evidence of commitment to inclusion, equal opportunities, diversity and outcome based practice. Experience in developing and delivering high quality evidence based training Experience and a proven track record of working collaboratively as part of an effective and supportive team, meeting service targets and timelines Full driving licence and use of a car for work

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer .

Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information about AfC:  Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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