DBS3021 Educational Psychologist
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
15/11/2016
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/12/2016 23:59
Salary:
£37,173 - £46,044 plus up to 3 SPAs to a maximum of £50,902 p.a. pro rata
Employment Location:
Any location in North Tyneside
Further Information
Part-time (0.6), Permanent.
Required January/February 2017 (actual start date to be agreed after appointment).
An opportunity has arisen in North Tyneside to appoint an enthusiastic and resourceful part time qualified Educational Psychologist. Additional EP capacity is needed in response to the high demand for our traded services.
The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is recognised as having a key contribution to make to the vision and principles set out by the Children, Young People and Learning directorate. Feedback from service users has indicated that Educational Psychologist involvement is linked to children’s inclusion, attainment and social and emotional well-being. We are well placed to bridge education, health and social care and promote integrated multi agency working.
In North Tyneside EPS we believe people are our greatest asset. For this reason we offer flexible working arrangements; support employees to maintain a positive work-life balance; take time to understand individual strengths; and create opportunities to utilise strengths, turning people’s interests and motivations into innovative practice.
We are committed to the application of psychological principles, theories and skills, and the dissemination of research findings to improve outcomes for children and young people, across the ability range, 0 to 25 years. In collaboration with North Tyneside Learning Trust and local schools we also engage in participatory action research to promote the use of inclusive evidence-based practices to help children and young people overcome barriers to educational achievement; and social and emotional well-being.
We believe families and children are experts on their own experiences; we seek to understand their perspectives and place them at the heart of our work.
We have successfully operated under a traded service arrangement with schools and other agencies since 2012 and have seen demand for the service grow year on year. Our Service Level Agreement distinguishes between a core offer of non-chargeable services for fulfilling statutory duties and commissioned activity including:
• consultative support to school staff, parents / carers
• participatory action research and evaluative research
• therapeutic support to children and young people 0 to 25 years
• assessments of special educational needs and disabilities
• assessment for special examination arrangements
• design and implementation of personalised programmes of interventions
• design and delivery group level interventions for with children, young people and school staff
• design and delivery of workshops for parents / carers
• delivery of staff training and professional development activities
• bereavement and critical incident support to schools.
In summary we are a friendly, stimulating team who offer:-
• centrally located base
• well structured programme of individual supervision and peer support
• comprehensive programme of CPD activities and training
• encouragement to develop specialist areas of knowledge
• excellent links with other agencies, including the Doctoral Educational Psychologist training course at the University of Newcastle
• quality clerical support
• dedicated ICT facilities
• flexible working arrangements.
The borough is rich and diverse in natural beauty and heritage and is conveniently served by major transport links, including Newcastle International Airport, Regional Rail Station and an International Ferry.
You must have an honours degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society and a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology. You must be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council or eligible for HCPC registration at the end of your training.
North Tyneside Council is keen to be an inclusive and diverse employer and particularly welcomes applications from under represented groups.
For further information, please contact:
Mrs Rachel Hughes, Educational Psychology Manager, 0191 643 8739/40 or
Ms Gail Munro, Senior Educational Psychologist, 0191 643 8739/40
Please be advised that this position will require an enhanced check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.