Educational Psychologist – North West, England
£55,000 – £80,000 DOE
Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Excellent company benefits
We are currently recruiting for an Educational Psychologist in the North West of England. This is a full-time, hybrid working role and the successful candidate will be expected to travel for at least three face‑to‑face assessments per week.
Purpose of the role
To liaise with parents/carers to make arrangements to complete directly commissioned psychological assessments in a suitable location, such as schools, family homes and meeting rooms.
To complete face‑to‑face psychological needs assessments for young people with a range of needs, aged 0–25 years.
To provide professionally written psychological advice to an exceptional standard, detailing psychological conclusions, with specific and quantifiable provision, within a timely manner, following company templates.
To liaise with SEND advocates, school staff, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians, and other professionals to ensure a holistic understanding of the young person you are commissioned to support.
To attend remote SEND Tribunals as an Expert Witness for which training will be given, if required.
Essential/Desirable Skills
* Qualified Educational Psychologist and HCPC Registered
* Experienced in the use of psychometric assessments
* Experience using the Q‑Interactive platform for completing assessments
* Knowledge and experience of Tribunal casework and experience of managing a high caseload
* Experience working to tight deadlines and attending SEND tribunals
* Must hold a full, current and valid driving licence and a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate with adequate insurance and the ability to travel across England and North Wales.
Benefits of the role
* 28 days paid annual leave per annum, travel expenses and mileage allowance.
* Pension contributions.
* Working from home with the flexibility to work hours.
* Autonomy over caseload.
* Weekly supervision.
* A supportive team.
* Administration support.
* Regular training opportunities to develop areas of specialist interests.
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