Overview
As an Educational Psychologist you will be joining West Berkshire EPS at an exciting time, helping to shape the future direction of our service and revolutionising how we drive inclusion and support for all.
Responsibilities
We are looking for innovative Educational Psychologists who are passionate about applying psychology across a range of contexts to ensure early intervention and positive outcomes for children and young people. You will need to be creative and child‑centred in your approach.
You will be responsible for providing and developing a range of psychological services and interventions which promote positive educational outcomes and emotional well‑being. You will need to be able to work collaboratively with schools, families and other professionals to contribute to the development of inclusive and supportive learning environments.
With the appointment of an increasing number of Educational Psychologists, we are looking to develop our traded services with schools and other partners, with the opportunity to further develop our ELSA programme, support for children experiencing emotional barriers to school attendance, continue our work with Early Years provisions, and deliver training across the local authority, including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for staff.
Qualifications, skills and attributes
* Qualifications to practice as an Educational Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development, psychological theory and evidence‑based interventions.
* Excellent knowledge of the legislative frameworks that inform and guide your work as an Educational Psychologist.
* Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to apply psychological theories and research to inform your practice.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* A commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in education.
Our offer to you
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits, including:
* Flexible working wherever possible between 07:00 and 19:00.
* Hybrid working, with 40% in the office wherever possible.
* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.
* Payment of professional fees.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Death in service benefit.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* A range of local discounts.
* Well‑being programme, including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.
* A relocation package for individuals moving from outside a 30‑mile radius of the office (subject to eligibility).
* Annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays), rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please complete the short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Contact
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Crystal Elkabbas, Principal Educational Psychologist and SEMH Service Manager at crystal.elkabbas1@westberks.gov.uk, or Neal Ridley, Senior Educational Psychologist at neal.ridley1@westberks.gov.uk.
Interviews will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time.
About Us
West Berkshire Council is a forward‑thinking and ambitious council. We employ over 1,500 staff corporately, plus additional staff working across local schools and education settings. We offer a wide array of opportunities for training and development and varied career progression opportunities.
Our staff support the delivery of a wide range of services on behalf of the Council, focusing on fairness, integrity and customer‑focused values.
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