Educational Psychologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mawrth 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,838 i £50,584 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | SPA points, LGPS, Flexible working |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Ebrill 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Chichester, Worthing, Horsham, West Sussex, PO19 1RQ |
| Cwmni: | West Sussex County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CAFHE04772_1710174150 |
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As an integral part of the SEND and Inclusion service, the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) supports the delivery of the Local Authority's wellbeing strategy and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) strategy across educational settings, children, young people, and families throughout West Sussex. The EPS directly oversees the Portage Service and the Mental Health Support Teams in schools, with Education Psychologists playing an important role in both.
We have a growing chargeable service focussed on wellbeing which enables us to offer a range of evidence-based support to schools and other settings, including consultation and training. We have a well-developed Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme and lead on the county wide Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) support. Additionally, EPs contribute to other services such as our Virtual School and a specialist CAMHS service.
For more information, please visit our dedicated Careers in educational psychology (westsussex.gov.uk)
Salary: £40,838 - £50,584 per annum, plus up to 3 SPA points, pro rata for part time
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week, and Part-time available, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Location: Your base location can be from County Hall Chichester, Bridge House Worthing, or County Hall North Horsham.
Are you currently training to be an Educational Psychologist?
Or do you already hold your Educational Psychology qualification and are looking for a new opportunity?
We would love to hear from you!
To respond to an increase in demand for Educational Psychologists within West Sussex, we are expanding our Educational Psychology Service for our 2024 cohorts. This includes broadening the range of work we undertake in this service.
If you are passionate about evidence-based outcomes, with a child/young person focus, and would love to help shape our service, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.
You would become part of our evolving Educational Psychology Service, focussing on early intervention whilst maintaining excellent standards of delivery on our statutory requirements.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with team members and stakeholders, to achieve outcomes for children and their families.
We welcome applications from:
- Fully qualified and experienced Educational Psychologists
- Trainee Educational Psychologists towards the end of their second year
- Trainee Educational Psychologists in their final year of training and who are soon to be qualified.
Please note that Newly Qualified Educational Psychologists will start on Soulbury EP Scale A point 4.
The Team
Our Educational Psychology Service consists of four area teams with offices based in Chichester, Worthing, and Horsham, each managed by a Senior Educational Psychologist. Our service offers a range of support to Schools and other settings, including mental health support, portage, consultation, and training.
Our senior management team place the development and wellbeing of our team at the centre of all we do. We ensure Educational Psychologists have opportunities to develop their areas of interest, leadership, and strategic skills. We offer induction support, regular supervision, and dedicated time for peer support.
For a full list of key responsibilities, key skills and qualifications required for this role, please refer to the job description.
Rewards and Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 31 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme.
- A range of flexible working options we support hybrid working supporting and face to face and home working and are actively exploring smarter working practices.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE04772.
- This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check.
- You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.
- There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.
For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please visit our help applying for jobs page.