Specialist Educational Psychologist
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
04/11/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
£54,609 - £60,160 (plus SPA points up to £63,836)
Hours per week:
Please see advert text
Employment Location:
An agreed base in either our central office in Spennymoor or one of our Family Hubs. However, you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham. Hybrid working options available.
Further Information
Specialist Educational Psychologist – available as a full time or 30 hours per week post..
This is an unusual and exciting opportunity for an experienced Educational Psychologist ready for promotion. In this role you will manage and co-ordinate an identified area of specialist service delivery and establish additional areas of skills and expertise. Currently we are looking to develop our physical and sensory support offer in Durham. As a specialist EP you will be working alongside the Area Principal EP and other Team Leaders within Specialist SEND and Inclusion Service as well as our multi-disciplinary physical and sensory teams.
You will be part of a large Educational Psychology Team who undertake a range of work across Durham schools, education settings, and Family Hubs. As a service, we feel it is important for good health and wellbeing to be part of a team which includes opportunities to work alongside and share practice with each other. EPs across the service meet regularly for CPD, peer supervision, and area team meetings within our centrally located offices.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Our Educational Psychology team provides a wide range of interventions and projects within schools and Early Years Settings. It sits within the broader context of a vibrant Specialist SEND and Inclusion Service with a range of psychology led multidisciplinary teams offering excellent professional development and career opportunities. In this role you would be expected to provide a good balance of statutory work and early intervention and preventative services.
We are passionate about our people and offer a great working environment. When you join our service you can expect:
- An excellent induction package, adjusted to suit your needs.
- High quality supervision as well as peer support.
- Our commitment to supporting your wellbeing and personal development.
- Our support for a working pattern which suits you, whether that is full time working, working 30 hours per week, or compressed hours (for example a 9-day fortnight).
- Our support to have a great work/life balance, with flexible working options including an attractive time off in lieu policy.
- Our support to follow your own professional interests through a strong programme of continuing professional development, dedicated project time and opportunities to undertake research.
- An opportunity to choose your office base, working from our central office in Spennymoor or one of our family hubs with free car parking, and hot desks available across the County.
- A hybrid model of work which combines office-based working and working from home.
- A co located dedicated business administration team to support your work.
- Recognition of any SPA points you already hold, and encouragement and proactive support to reach any additional SPA points as you become eligible.
We encourage you to contact Dr Lisa Henson for an informal discussion about the role before you apply. You can contact Lisa by e-mail lisa.henson@durham.gov.uk
You can also read more about us here: Working as an Educational Psychologist in County Durham - Durham County Council
https://www.durham.gov.uk/educationalpsychologist
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days and a local government pension scheme. To find out more follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
If you are looking to relocate from within the UK or from overseas to join us, relocation expenses of up to £8,000 may be available to you.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
To apply you will need to have a first degree in Psychology and a recognised post graduate doctorate qualification in Educational Psychology and be able to meet the requirements for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 9th December 2024.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.