R2R102845 - Educational Psychologist
Your New Organisation:
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities.The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role:
Due to our service expansion, Southend-on-Sea city council are looking for Educational Psychologist to join the Educational Psychologist service and wellbeing team on a full time and permanent basis. This post will allow the successful individuals to deliver an integrated service within Southend’s Education, Inclusion and Early Years Directorate, promoting inclusive practice in relation to all children and young people, advocating for positive mental health and wellbeing.
Through statutory assessments and preventative strategies, including providing a range of assessments, training key adults, group work and multi-agency support, we aim to support children and young people to meet their academic and strong social development, enabling them to be the best they can be.Through the delivery of advice, support, guidance and training to children and young people, their families and educational settings the service will continue to maximise levels of educational attainment, educational achievement and personal development; thereby supporting our most vulnerable learners to live their best lives.
What you'll need to succeed:
To be successful in this role, you must hold a professional post graduate qualification in Educational Psychology or equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).Eligibility for Chartered Status and Associate Fellowship of the BPS.
The council would welcome applications from trainee Educational Psychologists who are in their final year of training.
What you'll get in return:
Salary: £42,811 - £52,440 (Soulbury scale A 3-8 - newly qualified EPs will start at paypoint 5) Plus up to 3 SPA points. Previously awarded SPA points will be honoured.
£10,000 retention payment (£5,000 paid after 6 months and the remaining £5,000 paid after 2 years)?
A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".
What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to make your application and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.