Senior Educational Psychologist - Walsall, United Kingdom - Walsall Council

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Senior Educational Psychologist - Ref: CH10422

Salary - £52,440 - £60,690 per annum (including up to 3 SPA points)

Contract:
Full time, permanent


Walsall Educational Psychology Service is a creative and supportive service which is looking to recruit an innovative Senior Educational Psychologist to help lead and manage our growing team, explore new and creative ways of working and to support the exciting development of our service.


About us


Walsall EPS is situated within the Inclusion Service and has a key role to play in the delivery of the SEND strategy and the Inclusion strategy.

The service has strong links with other teams within the Inclusion Service, the Access Service, as well as with health and social care colleagues.

Walsall EPS delivers a balance of work, including statutory work, core work (including Early Years, critical incident support and support for vulnerable children and young people with EHCPs) and a range of psychological support being traded to schools and settings.

Walsall EPS is highly regarded by schools and settings and demand for the traded service remains high.

Walsall Council recognises the value of Educational Psychology at an operational and strategic level and we are continually reflecting on, and shaping, our service delivery to meet the changing needs within the borough.

We are looking for a skilled EP with leadership experience who can join our senior team and support the future development of the service.

Areas of specialism can be agreed with the PEP.


What we can offer you
Walsall EPS is a dynamic service with lots of exciting opportunities and advantages, including:

  • the opportunity for all Educational Psychologists to develop an area of specialism
- the opportunity for all Educational Psychologists to contribute to service development initiatives and central training
- the opportunity for all Educational Psychologists to engage in a range of professional development activities, including access to a programme of team CPD/development days
- working in a centrally based service with a strong team identity and regular opportunities for peer supervision and support
- free onsite parking at central office base
- access to good admin support
- access to good IT equipment, support and infrastructure
- a flexi-time system and agile working
- a commitment to supporting work-life balance via transparent allocation and workflow systems

We would be interested in hearing from qualified Educational Psychologists who have some experience of leadership and management.

All applicants must hold the relevant professional qualification and be registered with the HCPC.


Closing date:
Thursday 2nd February 2023


This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.


Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment.

Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£52,440.00-£60,690.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 02/02/2023


Reference ID:
CH10422
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