Overview
Camden Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is looking for a HCPC registered Educational Psychologist (or Year 3 trainee anticipating registration) to join our innovative, vibrant and creative workforce. We have expanded to deliver capacity building work in relation to Trauma Informed Practice and enhancing inclusive practice in mainstream schools though working with the Autism Education Trust and Partnership in Neurodiversity in Schools (PiNS). We are seeking to ensure we can continue to deliver a service through the broad range of secondments and our well received wellbeing offer in a variety of settings, including schools. We offer excellent CPD opportunities and work in partnership with CAMHS, Early Help, Social Care, specialist teachers and health teams supporting children borough-wide and beyond. You will be able to develop your skills Dynamic Assessment, VIG, VERP, and technology-based assessment using Q-interactive and Q-Global. Camden has a dynamic and collaborative education community with good and outstanding schools. You will work at different levels, from individual children and young people to supporting strategic developments at a borough wide level. Camden values early intervention and the contribution that educational psychologists make in a wide range of contexts. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for this post it is essential that you hold a qualification in Educational Psychology (e.g. Doctorate or Masters), which permits Graduate Registration with the British Psychological Society, alongside a current HCPC Registration or you are a Year 3 trainee anticipating HCPC registration in the autumn term. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of psychological frameworks and their application in a range of contexts, across the 0 - 25 age range. They will feel confident working in a range of community settings. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of SEND and Equalities legislation and a sound knowledge of children\'s psychological development, together with skills and experience in delivery of psychological interventions. They will also contribute skills in consultation, assessment and supporting settings to deliver interventions and review outcomes for vulnerable children, including those with SEN and Disabilities and children who are Looked After.
Diversity, Equality and Safeguarding
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We\'re home to the most important conversations happening today and we\'re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. For more information about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working opportunities
* Interest free loans
* Access to our incredible staff networks
* Career development and training
* Wellbeing support and activities
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