Educational Psychologist

Educational PsychologistOffice Base: Northumbria House, CramlingtonSoulburyAScale for Educational Psychologists, Points 3 - 8 (+ up to 3 SPAs)FullTime(37 hours)or part time(minimum0.6),permanentpost.Essential car user status agreed and HCPC fees paid at renewal.We welcome applications from experienced EPs and those completing their doctoral studies.We also employ Associate Educational Psychologists who support the team during periods of high demand across the local authority, so please also contact us if you are looking for casual work.Working for Northumberland Psychological Servicesprovidesan opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team who prioritise the application of psychology in all aspects of their practice.We currentlyoperateas a traded service (offering SLAs to schools and other partners such as children's homes and local universities), alongsideourstatutorywork. We also havetime protectedforearly intervention and prevention COREwork.We make a significant contribution to improving outcomes forchildrenand young people with SENDand alsoto the wider strategic work of the councilthrough involvement instrategic groups.The team shares a commitment to developing our offer of preventative, early intervention and therapeutic approaches and has a shared interest inconsultation,Dynamic Assessment, ACT, VIG, Narrative Approaches, ELSA training and supervision and developing research projects. All EPs are expected to have / develop an area of interest and share this with the team.We have a dedicated CPD budget to enableteam basedtrainingand attendance atexternal trainingwhichis encouraged.We have close relationships with othereducation support servicesandhealthteams. We seek opportunities for joint working, for example as part of the Mental Health Support Teams andjoint training deliverywith the primary mental health work team.Weaare supported in all our work by Assistant Educational Psychologists and host placements from the Newcastle University training course.We encourage flexible and agile working, including a helpful flexible work scheme. We work ‘paperlessly' and have excellent ICT (laptop,tabletand smartphone), andfantasticadministrative support (dedicated admin team). Weprovidecomprehensive induction and supervision, and most importantly skilled and supportive colleagues. Our office base has freeparkingand it isgenerally easyto find places to park at our schools.Northumberland offers a unique work environment being a large diverse county offering opportunities for rural and urban work, and beautiful beaches!We have work inthe farnorthofNorthumberland which may be attractive to colleagues living in Scotland.You will be able todemonstratethat you are self-motivated, well organised and an innovative and committed professional, with a good understanding of the opportunities for educational psychology. You will have a strong commitment to ethical trading and working within a commissioned environment whilst also being able to balance the demands of SLA and statutory work.Colleagues are encouraged to work with autonomy with their strengths, for example, developing casework into training opportunitiesin order toupskill many school staff and therefore reach a wider audiencebenefittingmore children and young people.At Northumberland County Council, we valuehaving adiverseworkforce.We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.A relocation package may be available for candidates that meet the required eligibility criteria in line with the Council policy.You must be registered with the HCPC as an Educational Psychologist (or currently training).Please also note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Weoperatea guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish tonotify usof your eligibility for thisscheme,please ##### your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend aninterview,please also let the team know.For further information or an informal conversation about the post and working in Northumberland please contact Paula Hesford,Katinka Bryan (Service Managers)or Helen Tamworth (SeniorEP)on 01670 624813 #####
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