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Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Felden Hall School. Opening in Spring 2026, Felden Hall School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Hemel Hempstead, the school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language &amp; communication difficulties and social &amp; emotional difficulties. The initial age range will be 5-16 years. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital Be a car driver, as there's some travel involved This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Senior Psychologist

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first class patient centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, a community clinic or the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Job Overview Job reference: 333-D-HJ-1918-A Band: NHS AfC Band 7 Site: HMP Downview, Sutton, Surrey Salary: £38,682 - £54,710 per annum (incl. HCAS) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Closing date: 06 January 2026 Main duties of the job <ul> <li>Deliver Modified Forensic Dialectic Behavioural Therapy to women screened into the OPD pathway, including individual and group based treatment. Attend weekly DBT consultation meetings and adhere to DBT principles.</li> <li>Develop individual formulations and apply theoretical models of the psychology of mental health and personality disorder and offending to observed behaviour, cognitive, emotional and interpersonal patterns for service users who present with complex clinical needs.</li> <li>Undertake delivery of individual and group therapy including outreach support and stabilisation with prisoners at HMP Downview as directed.</li> <li>Provide clinical supervision to the team's psychological therapists, assistant psychologists, trainees and other team members when appropriate.</li> <li>Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.</li> </ul> Working for our organisation Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We work in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to diverse and culturally rich communities. By joining CNWL's Health &amp; Justice Directorate you will be joining a large department of psychologists and psychological therapists that provide a variety of mental health and OPD services across prisons, the youth estate, secure hospitals and the community. Our staff are dynamic and welcoming and the networking and CPD opportunities are central to our services ethos. All staff receive regular supervision and are supported with career aspirations and progression. All sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. All employees are employed on a non discriminatory basis in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation. We are an equal opportunities employer. Qualifications <ul> <li>Relevant clinical qualification within health or social care professions with accreditation and registration with the relevant clinical body (e.g. HCPC) and eligibility for membership of the SfDBT or equivalent.</li> <li>Accredited membership of the BABCP (via having a recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. nursing, psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy with additional CBT qualification or evidence of having achieved the Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route).</li> <li>Doctoral level training in clinical, forensic or counselling psychology or its equivalent, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.</li> <li>HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist.</li> <li>Pre or Post qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li> <li>Training or qualification in risk assessment.</li> <li>Completion of accredited DBT Training.</li> </ul> Other <ul> <li>Ability to work in a secure environment, in line with HMPS policy and procedure - to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.</li> </ul> Previous Experience <ul> <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across care settings, including outpatient, secondary care community, primary care and in patient settings.</li> <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across whole life course presenting problems with high severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.</li> <li>Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings and representing psychology within multi-disciplinary care.</li> <li>Experience of working with clients from a range of cultural and ethnic groups and within a multicultural framework.</li> <li>Experience of working within the personality disorder pathways.</li> <li>Experience of working within a prison environment and or a forensic environment.</li> <li>Experience of trauma informed care.</li> </ul> Skills, Knowledge, Abilities <ul> <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li> <li>Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.</li> <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups.</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Women's Offender Personality Disorder Pathway and how to identify and support women on the pathway.</li> <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. people with additional disabilities).</li> <li>Can apply psychological knowledge creatively in developing new initiatives.</li> <li>Ability to write reports for varied audiences, including courts and purchasers of services.</li> </ul> Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Contact information If this sounds like the job for you and you would like some more information, please contact Sarah Wilkins (w/c 27th October) .

Clinical/Forensic Psychologist/Forensically Modified DBT Psychological Therapist

Contract Terms Grade: Soulbury Scale A 6-11 Salary: Scale 6, £57,680 - Scale 11, £67,079: inclusive of inner London weighting and up to 3 SPA points Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 11.01.2026 Interview Dates: 14.01.2026 and 19.01.2026 We are happy for Trainee EPs to get in touch if you are completing your doctorate by September 2026. If you would like to find out more about the role or our service, please contact Carolyn Graham, Senior Educational Psychologist () or Sanchita Chowdhury, Senior Educational Psychologist () or or by telephone on / About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work - the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We'll be celebrating all this and more as the "rebel borough" when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey's people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the Role We are looking to appoint suitably qualified, motivated and innovative practitioners who are passionate about improving the social, emotional and educational lives of children and young people through working collaboratively as part of our team. We are a friendly and supportive team whose primary aim is to use high quality, evidence-based, applied psychology to enable all children and young people to achieve their maximum potential and become confident and emotionally healthy individuals. As a member of the team, you will be encouraged to develop and build on your skills, knowledge and interests in order to contribute to the service offer and strategic development. The service has a strong commitment to professional development and supports team members with ongoing training. The EPS has close links with university courses and excellent relationships with educational settings and partner services across Children's Services and with CAMHS and other well-being and mental health services. About the Team Haringey Educational Psychology Service Our Vision - Children and young people at the centre of everything we do Our Mission - Using psychology to enable positive changes for children and young people Our Core Values - Child-centred; Collaborative; Strengths-based; Inclusive; Empowering Haringey Educational Psychology Service is a highly qualified dynamic team who offer effective applied psychology to children, young people and those who support them. Our service is part-traded, with commissions from schools and a number of partner agencies, including Public Health and the Virtual School Team. We are part of the GEMHS Mental Health Support Team partnership alongside mental health professionals from CAMHS, the voluntary sector, Deep Black, and Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, to support the emotional wellbeing of children, young people and their parents across a range of schools in Haringey. Our EP practice incorporates consultation, assessment, intervention, research and evaluation, training and systemic work with settings. There are many opportunities to innovate and deliver psychological input into project work including: AI pilot project; parenting and family work (e.g. termly Webster-Stratton, monthly parent consultations); VIG; Early Years and School age ELSA training and half-termly supervision, a 'waiting well' offer in partnership with CAMHS; therapeutic interventions (including CBT, ACT, mindfulness); and sleep consultations. The EPS has been commissioned to be part of the multi-agency Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce project aimed at keeping children and young people in school and reducing crime. We are also working with the Resettlement Team who support refugee, migrant and asylum seeker families newly arrived to Haringey. About You We are seeking an educational psychologist: <ul> <li>who can deliver a psychological service (including statutory and non-statutory work) across a range of settings to support children, young people, schools and families.</li> <li>with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with children, parents, schools and other professionals.</li> <li>with a professional, well organised and reflective approach.</li> <li>with skills in facilitating and implementing change across complex systems.</li> <li>who will make a positive contribution to the service and Local Authority.</li> </ul> Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of you application please contact

Educational Psychologist

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location : Havering (This service has step free access) Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 (May be required to work outside the hours as per service and resident requirements) Closing Date: 11 January 2026 About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice.</li> <li>Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.</li> <li>Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement.</li> <li>Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions.</li> <li>Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community.</li> <li>Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs.</li> <li>Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.</li> </ul> About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for: <ul> <li>Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology</li> <li>Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting</li> <li>Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others</li> <li>Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others</li> <li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li> <li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement</li> <li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li> <li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li> </ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer <ul> <li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li> <li>Employer Pension Contribution</li> <li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li> <li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li> <li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li> <li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>Annual Staff Awards</li> <li>EDI Ambassador programme</li> </ul> About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not for profit organisation providing thousands of people with good quality support and care in residential, drop in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email or call our central office on to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Forensic Psychologist

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Assistant Psychologist - Cygnet Blackheath Working Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00. Please note, this is a 6 month fixed term contract. Cygnet Hospital Blackheath provides inpatient low secure and PICU services for men with a mental health illness. Your Day-to-Day <ul> <li>Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)</li> <li>Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment</li> <li>Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes</li> <li>Administration, audit, research and service development</li> </ul> We're looking for someone who is <ul> <li>Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent</li> <li>BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited</li> <li>Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role</li> <li>Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Qualified to Master's degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)</li> </ul> Why Cygnet? We'll offer you <ul> <li>Salary: £29,137.50 per year</li> <li>Company pension scheme</li> <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS car d</li> <li>Free meals</li> <li>Internal and external CPD opportunities</li> <li>Opportunities to become involved in research</li> <li>Clinical supervision and peer support</li> </ul> Requirements Contracted hours: 40. Please note: successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply. Salary / Benefits:From: £29137 To: £29137 per year

Assistant Psychologist (FTC)

Overview Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join a specialist Clinical Psychology and Therapy Team (CPAT). This service works indirectly with children and families by embedding psychological thinking into Family Help Teams across West Cornwall. Instead of direct client work, the role focuses on supporting social workers, domestic violence workers, counsellors, and other professionals to apply trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches in their practice.Salary: Band 8a (NHS equivalent) + benefits (can offer as Band 7 Preceptorship) Position: Practitioner Psychologist - Indirect Support to Family Help Teams Hours: Full-time (can consider PT), hybrid model (5 days per week, including 1 day WFH) Setting: Indirect Support - CYP &amp; Families Location: West Cornwall (Penzance &amp; Redruth) + 1 day/week Truro base Your key responsibilities <ul><li>Provide consultation, supervision, and reflective practice to Family Help Teams</li><li>Support professionals with trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches</li><li>Deliver training on psychological models and frameworks</li><li>Influence decision-making with psychological insight and evidence-based practice</li><li>Contribute to workforce development across children's services</li><li>Collaborate with CAMHS, schools, health and voluntary sector partners</li><li>Support service design and development initiatives</li></ul> Qualifications and experience <ul><li>Postgraduate qualification in Applied Psychology (Clinical, Forensic, Counselling)</li><li>HCPC registration (or working towards)</li><li>Experience supporting children, young people, and families indirectly</li><li>Strong knowledge of trauma and attachment theory</li><li>Skills in supervision, training, and multi-disciplinary collaboration</li></ul> What benefits are on offer <ul><li>NHS pension scheme</li><li>Protected CPD time and training budgets</li><li>Weekly CPD, supervision, and reflective practice</li><li>Opportunities for career progression (8a 8b 8c 8d)</li><li>Hybrid working model with flexibility</li><li>Continuation of NHS service benefits</li><li>Supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary environment</li></ul> What can Athona offer you? <ul><li>Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service</li><li>Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector</li><li>Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding</li><li>Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK</li><li>A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations</li><li>Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.</li></ul>Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on or drop an email to

Practitioner Psychologist

Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist with sponsorshipThis position comes with sponsorship if you are in the UK , have the correct experience and looking to switch sponsor. PLEASE do not apply if you are NOT in the UK.<ul><li>Location:Thatcham, Berkshire</li><li>Role Type: Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist</li><li>Services Provided: Medium and low secure services, rehabilitation flats, and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs).</li></ul>- Main Responsibilities: - Deputise for the Lead Psychologist.- Support service development and provide clinical supervision.- Offer 1:1 and group interventions.- Contribute to multidisciplinary team care planning and research.- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD). Requirements- Doctorate in Psychology (BPS accredited and HCPC approved).- HCPC registration and eligibility for Chartered Membership of the BPS.- Experience with psychological assessments and treatments for complex needs within secure or PICU services. Benefits- Annual Salary: £60,500.- Leave: 33 days (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off.- Other Perks: Free lunch, career development opportunities, pension contributions, life assurance, enhanced maternity package, wellbeing support, and various discounts.Full details of the roles will be made available to shortlisted applicants.

Principal Clinical / Forensic Psychologist - with sponsorship

A local educational support agency is seeking experienced Locum Educational Psychologists in Manchester for completing statutory assessments. This role is ideal for HCPC-registered professionals looking for flexibility in their workload. With supportive team dynamics, candidates can take on as many assessments as they can handle. The assignment is classified as outside IR35, ensuring competitive rates. This is a perfect opportunity for established Educational Psychologists looking for locum positions in a well-organized team environment.

Manchester On-Site Locum Educational Psychologist

<ul> <li>Contract type: Permanent</li> <li>Working hours: 36 hours per week</li> <li>Posted on: 25 September 2025</li> <li>Location: Woking, Reigate and Weybridge, Surrey</li> </ul> Description Surrey County Council's Educational Psychology team are Recruiting! A message from Rachael Wardell, Executive Director - Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council: "I am really pleased that you're interested in joining Surrey County Council within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) directorate. People are the beating heart of everything we do in CFLL. Our collective purpose as a directorate is to ensure that children are seen and heard, are safe and can grow; it is also to ensure that everyone in Surrey - children and adults - benefits from education and can achieve their potential. As a directorate we have big and bold ambitions for the next few years and our workforce is crucial in helping achieve these." Would you like to be part of an innovative, evidence-based and outcome-focused service, with excellent supervision and development opportunities? There has never been a better time to join us! Our EP Service has a strong commitment to high quality, applied psychology and has dedicated time to engage in a broad range of preventative work, alongside statutory work, with opportunities to develop areas of specialist expertise. Our Offer to You <ul> <li>A competitive salary for main grade EPs: Soulbury Scale A, 3 - 8: £47,688 - £57,954 per annum per annum, with up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred). A starting salary at point A5 for newly qualified EPs</li> <li>SPA points 1 and 2 are automatically awarded after 1 and 2 years successful practice</li> <li>London Fringe Area allowance of £939 per annum</li> <li>Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum</li> <li>26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service</li> <li>Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year</li> <li>2 paid volunteering days per year</li> <li>Part time and fixed term opportunities are available</li> <li>Flexible working options around school core hours</li> <li>Mobile and agile working solutions with friendly local bases for office working</li> <li>An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing</li> <li>A comprehensive supervision programme consisting of peer supervision and regular supervision with your line manager</li> <li>A comprehensive induction programme including a buddy for the first term. Newly qualified EPs will also have a reduced caseload for the first term</li> <li>Extensive CPD programme with 7 whole service study days across the year, development activities within area team meetings and opportunities to develop areas of special interest in line with the council's priorities</li> <li>Generous Local Government salary-related pension offered and the option to join the car lease scheme</li> <li>Relocation package of up to £8,000 which is exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions for permanent positions</li> </ul> About the Service We are a large and expanding service consisting of a PEP, Area Senior EPs, EPs, Trainee EPs, Locum / Associate EPs and a dedicated Business Support team. Within the service we are divided into four area quadrants with offices in Weybridge, Reigate and Woking and we will aim to accommodate your preferred location. We are a supportive service, who adopt flexible and hybrid working practices. Our team members tell us that our positive relationships, professional autonomy, continuous professional development and emphasis on regular meetings with peers are real strengths of the service. We are part of a wider Inclusion and Additional Needs Team and work collaboratively with colleagues in Speech and Language Therapy and Specialist Teaching. We also work closely with colleagues in health and social care and engage with these services to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are committed to enabling positive futures for all children and young people. Our focus is on the young person in their educational, home and community setting. We work collaboratively through the application of psychological theory, research and person-centred techniques with children and young people, their families and professionals to enable children to thrive in their local communities. Consultation, co-production and inclusion are fundamental to all aspects of our work. Opportunities We have many interesting opportunities for you to get involved with, some examples include: <ul> <li>Working with Surrey's Virtual School, Surrey Early Education Services, the Team Around the School, Adoption Southeast and our local Mental Health Support Teams</li> <li>Training Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs), school staff in Literacy for All approaches, school staff to support CYP experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance, school staff in the Compassionate Schools Programme and Key Adult Programme</li> <li>Supervising trainee EPs, assistant EPs, ELSAs and nurture group teachers</li> <li>Supporting school staff through our bookable consultations, AANTs (Analysis of Additional Needs Tool) and telephone helpline</li> <li>Supporting families through multi family groups</li> <li>Service development activities such as our work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and supporting aspiring EPs</li> </ul> About the Roles As part of the Council's commitment to providing early intervention, we are looking to expand our capacity to deliver a sustainable preventative offer to schools, alongside our statutory work, and to strengthen our emotional wellbeing and mental health offer in partnership with health colleagues. We are seeking applicants who have a commitment to delivering high quality work through applied psychology. We welcome applications from experienced Educational Psychologists as well as current year two and three Trainee EPs. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: <ul> <li>You want to work in a service committed to promoting positive futures for children and young people</li> <li>You have a recognised qualification in Educational Psychology</li> <li>You are registered with the HCPC</li> </ul> Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our EPs will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description &amp; Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. We are a supportive and friendly team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the work we do. If you feel like this could be the place to start your career or to further develop your psychological skills, then please do get in touch to find out more. Contact Us Please contact us with any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion about any of our opportunities please contact Chloe Gibson (South West Area Senior EP) via email at This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. When your employment begins, you will need to be a member of HCPC. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

A local government organization in England is seeking an Educational Psychologist to promote positive futures for children and young people. The role involves delivering high-quality applied psychology services and supporting emotional wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a recognized qualification in Educational Psychology and be registered with the HCPC. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

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