ROLE PURPOSE: To undertake psychological assessments of children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities in accordance with the provisions of the Children and Families Act and the SEND code of practice. To provide psychological services using a range of tools and methodologies including the 'consultation framework'. A. Job Description 1. People Management May be required to assist in induction and training of peers and new employees. May be required to support supervision of Trainees or Assistant Psychologists 2. Resident & Community Contribution To demonstrate understanding of the Councils Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of putting our residents first. To ensure that individuals and their carers, where appropriate are supported to lead as safe and independent lives as possible. 3. Operational Service Delivery Working to the ethical guidance of Educational Psychologists and the guiding principles of the Disability Service To hold a caseload Deliver setting based work Complete assessments in the most effective manner Complete statutory duties within the time frames Working in partnership with Local Authority deadlines Carry out the range of responsibilities set out in the Children and Families Act and the associated Code of Practice Maintain appropriate liaison and work in collaboration with other relevant agencies Use evidence informed psychology to enable positive outcomes Work at an individual, group and systems level Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of service delivery Deliver relevant training 1. QUALIFICATIONS British Psychological Society Accredited postgraduate professional qualification as an Educational Psychologist 2. STATUTORY or ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Eligible for full membership of the Association for Educational Psychologists, British Psychological Society and the HCPC Ability to travel independently both within and outside of the Borough and to work flexibly as required to meet the needs of the service 3. EXPERIENCE Experience of working at setting systems level, group level and individual level with children and young people up to the age of 25. 4. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrable ability to assess individual children and young people between 0-25 years Ability to use a variety of tools and methodologies to deliver positive outcomes Ability to write reports giving the implications of findings and to consider the processes of the children and young people's learning Knowledge of the most current legislation A knowledge and understanding of children and young peoples needs, how they learn and how to progress Ability to prepare and deliver bespoke training Competent user of ICT including word, excel and case management systems Educational Psychologist Educational Psychologist Educational Psychologist Educational Psychologist ADZN1_UKTJ