Educational Psychologist
Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Full-time equivalent, 4 days per week
Pay Rate: £80.00 Per hour
Job Ref: OR23784
Job Responsibilities
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Deliver professional psychological services in line with legislation, council policies, and Educational Psychology Service standards.
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Assess and provide advice on the developmental and learning needs of children and young people, including those with special educational needs (SEN) and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
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Provide psychological guidance and support to school staff, parents, carers, and other professionals to promote positive outcomes for children.
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Contribute to projects or initiatives that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery.
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Monitor and report on service allocation, workload, and outcomes to support continuous improvement.
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Offer consultation, supervision, and advice to colleagues, supporting their professional development.
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Participate in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with other professionals to enhance service provision.
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Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and adhere to safeguarding requirements and Council policies.
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
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HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist.
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Good honours degree in Psychology.
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Postgraduate qualification (Masters or Doctorate) recognised by the British Psychological Society and Association of Educational Psychologists.
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Experience working with children and young people, including those with SEN or SEMH needs, in educational settings.
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Proven ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
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Knowledge of current approaches, tools, and techniques used in educational psychology.
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Understanding of legislation affecting educational psychology practice.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks, and maintain professional judgement under pressure.
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Competent in IT for management and administrative purposes.
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Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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Ability to travel within and outside the Borough as required.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
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Experience contributing to projects, service improvement, or policy development.
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Ownership of a car for travel.
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