Educational psychologist

The Role

Working within this team, with these people, following this ethos feels like home.

You will be part of a team that is expanding and developing exciting and innovative ways of working, integral to the wider LA vision and values.

You provide high quality psychological advice and guidance as part of the statutory aspects of our role, and shape a service which delivers traded work in the form of support to schools, through project work and a wide training offer such as ELSA, National Autistic Programmes, Emotion Coaching and Relational Approaches.

You will have access to offices located in Grimsby Town Centre and work with and alongside other services such as Public Health, Social Care and our Family Hubs.

This role is a hybrid role, with a mixture of working on and off site, promoting and encouraging a work‑life balance. CPD, supervision and opportunities for growth and development are all part of the offer.

We welcome applications from professional colleagues who are looking for either full‑time or part‑time opportunities to practice within our service.

About You

• An Educational Psychologist who places children and young people at the centre of your practice. We welcome applications from experienced EPs and EPs who are near completion of their Educational Psychology Doctorate training.
• Creative, flexible and able to focus on identifying concerns and solutions, with a strong focus on understanding lived experiences and working in a values‑driven way.
• Able to work successfully with multiple agencies, and develop positive relationships with all sectors of our community.
• Able to contribute to the ongoing development of our service, including offering coaching and supervision, nurturing aspiring psychologists and reflecting on ways that we can best work with our communities.
• Proactive in developing and sharing your knowledge and skills.
• Able to travel to the Grimsby offices and to different settings throughout North East Lincolnshire.

Your Application

All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

Rewards Package

You will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.

You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform, which includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes, discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our in‑house wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking, and instant access to savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a fostering-friendly scheme.

Equal Opportunities

We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in‑house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.