Educational and Child Pyschologist

Pro-Rata Starting salary is dependent on current pay and experience, with a minimum start point of Point 4 for qualified EPs. Existing SPA points will be honoured.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and highly valued Community Educational and Child Psychology team that is expanding and evolving to meet the demands and needs of a diverse population.

We provide a working environment that promotes good working relationships and the strength of team support. You will work a school patch system in a multi-professional team, as well as contributing to Early Years, Out of Borough and other work

We continue to operate within a centrally-funded model, but we are also developing our traded offer with schools and partners. In addition, we are delivering high profile projects, such as the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter Mark, that has been commissioned by our partners in Public Health.

We also contribute the region’s Mental Health Support Team (MHST). Our Statutory work is integrated within our Graduated Response to SEND, meaning that you will usually only be undertaking statutory assessment work for children and young people who are already known to you. You will also have support from an Assistant Educational Psychologist who will help you to manage the demands of your work flow, in ways that you find most helpful to you.

In Sandwell every day is different where the work involves a variation of activities including consultation, assessment, training, research and work with Early Years children right up to Post 16 young people. Educational Psychologists have the freedom and flexibility to choose the approaches that they use in their work and there are regular opportunities to share good practice. You will also support the monitoring of young people in out of borough placements.

The ECP team have a supportive ethos and a solid team identity that is grounded in the values of Community Psychology, with a strong emphasis on person-centred approaches and anti-oppressive practice. We are a sociable, motivated and highly supportive team. You will have a laptop and mobile phone, which will enable you to work efficiently, flexibly and agilely to meet your needs.

Sandwell is an exciting and continuously developing service where Continuing Professional Development is highly valued. Consequently, all ECPs are encouraged to further develop their professional interests in order to enhance the progression of the service and ultimately the opportunities for the children and young people of Sandwell.

The successful applicant will have an annual leave entitlement of up to 36 days per year and through the flexible working hours scheme, there is the possibility of taking up to 24 days flexi-leave a year. Travel expenses are paid with additional LA incentives such as the Car Loan and Cycle to Work Schemes available.

Education:

• Degree in Psychology recognised by BPS Post Graduate Qualification in Educational and Child Psychology (recognised by BPS)

You will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Please use the link below to fill out and application and return to hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

Please note, we are not currently accepting CVs

Hours

37 hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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