Research Assistant, West Lothian Civic Centre, 498.19 - WEL09785
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,046.00 i £32,866.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | West Lothian Council current |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | WEL09785 |
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Job advert
36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.
We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the West Lothian Educational Psychology Team to work with us to support the research and development work of the Service. You will be joining a highly regarded and enthusiastic service, committed to ensuring continuous improvement in all aspects of our service delivery to children and young people.
You will be required to complete literature searches, design and implement research projects, analyse and interpret data, consult with other professionals and make decisions about the best design and format for data collection. You will be required to determine the most appropriate method of reporting the research findings to interested groups and individuals. You will also have opportunities to be involved in ongoing research projects in line with service and Local Authority priorities. Current areas of interest include early years transition pathways, learner voice, care experienced children and young people, trauma and nurture. We also provide support and training to schools to develop their own skills in practitioner enquiry.
Honours Degree in Psychology is required.
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council
For further informal enquiries please contact: ed.psych@westlothian.gov.uk
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