<div><h3>About the role</h3><p>Are you compassionate, creative and collaborative and determined to improve outcomes for children and young people?</p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Educational Psychologist (EP) to join our highly regarded, friendly and supportive team of EPs, working for a local authority that values respect, curiosity, kindness and openness.</p><h3>Role and Responsibilities of Senior EP in Dorset</h3><ul><li>Work with the Principal Educational Psychologist, Head of North Locality, and Senior Educational Psychologist colleagues to deliver high quality educational psychology services and promote inclusive practices across North Locality and across Dorset Council.</li><li>Lead and manage the North team of Educational Psychologists. Manage and supervise Specialist Teachers within North locality, providing effective support and appraisal processes.</li><li>Build and establish multi‑agency networks and working partnerships that support joint strategic planning and service delivery across Children’s Services, ensuring coordinated working arrangements for children, families, and schools.</li><li>Manage and balance workloads and nurture relationships with the Special Educational Needs Team, other professionals, and education setting staff.</li></ul><p>The post holder will also contribute to strategic plans in meeting the needs of children and young people with SEND and other specific groups of children and young people. You will be expected to take a lead in an area and work with colleagues and partners to deliver on key performance indicators, providing reports to the SEND partnership board and other groups when requested.</p><h3>What we’re looking for</h3><ul><li>Able to place children and young people and their families at the centre of practice</li><li>Passionate about supporting the inclusion of children and young people to improve belonging and engagement</li><li>Seeking opportunities to apply psychology as a leader and to influence strategic plans</li><li>Committed to supporting the development of EPs and other colleagues</li><li>Committed to the development of their own practice and that of colleagues using reflective supervision</li><li>Creative, flexible, positive and focused on solutions</li><li>Able to demonstrate effective work within a multi‑disciplinary team</li><li>Able to develop positive working relationships with a range of colleagues</li><li>Pro‑active in developing and sharing your knowledge and skills</li></ul><h3>What we offer</h3><ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Soulbury terms and conditions</li><li>Peer and management supervision</li><li>A team of friendly, supportive and professional colleagues</li><li>Good ICT</li><li>Be highly regarded and respected by stakeholders and professional colleagues</li><li>A beautiful mix of rural, town and coastal environments including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Jurassic Coast and Blue Flag beaches</li><li>Relocation package: an initial advance of up to £2,500 payable when you start; help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to £6,500); an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years</li></ul><h3>Travel & vehicle</h3><p>This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.</p><h3>Application & EEO</h3><p>We welcome applications from educational psychologists with a postgraduate professional qualification at Doctorate or Masters level. You should have gained a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified EP registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with some experience of supervising psychologists and/or relevant colleagues.</p><p>You will be subject to an enhanced DBS for Adults and Children.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible; let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments.</p><p>This role is UK‑based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.</p><h3>Contact</h3><p>Clare Anderson, Principal Educational Psychologist<br/>Phone: 01305 224354<br/>Email: claire.anderson@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk</p></div>