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Job Introduction
Lincolnshire County Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated (SEP) to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Service on a full-time basis. This role is available on a hybrid working model, incorporating both remote and in-person working arrangements to promote flexibility and work-life balance. Senior Educational Psychologist
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and compassionate professional to contribute to our vision of delivering a high-quality, inclusive child-centred service to our children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
This is a pivotal role within the SEND Service, designed for an individual who is committed to the delivery of educational psychology service. The successful candidate will take a leading role in our commissioned locum Educational Psychologist (EP) service delivery model, ensuring that all commissioned psychological advice is underpinned by innovation and maintains the highest standards of professional integrity, ongoing development and improvement, and best practice in the application of psychology.
The post holder will:
* Lead the onboarding process for new locum Educational Psychologists, ensuring they are well-supported and aligned with the council’s expectations and quality standards.
* Oversee the quality assurance of psychological advice informing Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and subsequent Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the EHCP Plan Quality Assurance Framework, driving consistency and excellence in EHCP advice and outcomes.
* Provide expert educational psychology input at the SEND Moderation Panel.
* Personally contribute psychological advice for EHCP assessments.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Educational Psychologist looking to step into a leadership role within a progressive local authority that is committed to innovation and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the children, young people, and families across Lincolnshire.
About You
Required experience
* You should have grounded post qualification knowledge and experience as a practicing Educational Psychologist and hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), demonstrating a commitment to maintaining professional standards and ethical practice.
* You are an articulate and confident communicator, with well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills, and you are experienced in designing and delivering high-quality training and professional development sessions to diverse audiences, including education professionals, multi-agency teams, and other key stakeholders.
* You demonstrate a thorough and up-to-date understanding of best practices within the field of Educational Psychology, alongside a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance pertaining to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
* You will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
About Our Offer
* A contributory pension.
* Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
* Flexible working policies.
* Career progression opportunities.
* A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more.
Applications Close on 22nd June, with interviews due to take place on the Monday 7th July
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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