As an Educational Psychologist or Senior Educational Psychologist for Leicester City Council, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary, diverse team that is friendly, supportive, and well-regarded, working in a unique and vibrant multi-cultural city.
We have EPs working in a range of areas including with the virtual school, international new arrivals, anti-bullying (Positive Peaceful Places), and with our designated specialist provisions in mainstream settings.
Main duties of the job
We are involved in exciting new areas of work, including collaboration with our local MHST team on an NHS-funded project to strengthen mental health support in city schools. We play an integral role in the LA EBSA strategy and work closely with our Children's Hospital School.
As part of the Change Programme, we are exploring innovative ways of working through the EHC assessment process, including collaboration with specialist teachers, to stay updated with our EHC workload.
About us
All of our EPs have protected time for development work, including training, consultation, and local area strategy work with partners. We also offer expanding ELSA training and supervision, encouraging staff to develop professional interests.
We work with all City schools via a link EP arrangement, enabling creative delivery of psychology and new working methods. EPs and TEPs collaborate on activities such as PATH and Circle of Adults, and we are advancing our work on culturally responsive and anti-racist practices.
Our training offer is being developed to respond to current challenges, providing workshops for parents and staff on topics including EBSA, neuro-affirming practice, precision teaching, and staff wellbeing.
Job responsibilities
The role involves carrying out a full range of duties as an Educational Psychologist in Leicester City.
90% of the role involves:
* Providing consultation, assessment, and advice for children and young people (0-25) in Leicester City, including those in care, in collaboration with education staff, parents, carers, and other professionals, especially those with complex needs or at risk of mental health, social, or educational exclusion.
* Assessing and advising on psychological and educational needs and recommending interventions in line with professional standards and policies, including statutory advice under the Children and Families Act (2014).
* Undertaking development work and relevant research to improve service delivery.
* Contributing to service quality and professional practice improvement.
* Providing consultation, training, and development support to schools and settings to enhance educational performance.
* Supporting the LA's strategic aims through consultation, training, and partnership work.
* Implementing safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, data protection, and environmental policies.
* Maintaining HCPC registration.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience with a wide range of psychological assessment and intervention techniques for children and young people.
Qualifications
* Honours Degree in Psychology or recognized equivalent.
* Recognized postgraduate training in educational psychology.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Available for full-time, part-time, job share, flexible working, home or remote working, and compressed hours.
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