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Salary: £51,893 - £61,664 inclusive of Inner London Weighting
Grade: (Soulbury EP Scale A points 5 – 10), with potential to extend to point 13 with SPA points. Existing SPA 1 & 2 will be honoured.
Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG/Hybrid
Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June, 23:59
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 7th July
About Camden
Camden is committed to social change, community well-being, and making life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do, fostering important conversations and inclusive development. Join us to help shape a better future.
What You’ll Be Doing
Are you interested in working within an innovative Educational Psychology team in a Central London borough? Camden EPS is seeking a HCPC registered Educational Psychologist (or Year 3 trainee expecting registration) to join our vibrant team. We focus on capacity building, Trauma Informed Practice, and inclusive practices, working with partners such as the Autism Education Trust and PiNS.
We offer excellent CPD opportunities and collaborate with CAMHS, Early Help, Social Care, and health teams to support children borough-wide. You will develop skills in Dynamic Assessment, VIG, VERP, and technology-based assessments (Q-interactive, Q-Global). You will work with children and young people at various levels, from individual assessments to strategic borough-wide initiatives, emphasizing early intervention and psychological support for vulnerable children.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS, and Camden offers the DBS update service.
For the full Job Profile, click here.
About You
You must hold a qualification in Educational Psychology (Doctorate or Masters) with Graduate Registration with the British Psychological Society and a current HCPC Registration, or be a Year 3 trainee expecting HCPC registration in autumn.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of psychological frameworks, SEND, Equalities legislation, and children’s psychological development. Experience in delivering psychological interventions, assessment, and supporting settings with vulnerable children is essential.
For an informal discussion, contact Shane Gallagher at Shane.Gallagher@camden.gov.uk or 020 7974 1523, or Dr. Sarah Cryer at sarah.cryer@camden.gov.uk or 0207 9747320.
What We Offer
* 27 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working opportunities
* Interest-free loans
* Staff networks
* Career development and training
* Wellbeing support
More details at 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.
Inclusion and Diversity
Camden values diversity and encourages applications from Black, Asian, Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities. Learn more at camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity.
Adjustments
We are committed to accessible recruitment. For adjustments, contact 020 7974 6655 or resourcing@camden.gov.uk.
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