R2R103113 – 100635 – Educational Psychologist

Job title:

R2R103113 – 100635 – Educational Psychologist

Company

South End City Council

Job description

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.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:This post will allow the successful individual 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.For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Melanie Adkins Principal Educational Psychologist at What you’ll need to succeed:Candidates 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:You will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working (with a blended approach to office and home working), salary sacrifice schemes, 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. 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”.£46,525 – £56,540 (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. What you need to do now:If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply online’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.If you would like a copy of the Job Description, pleasePlease 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.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.

Expected salary

Location

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Job date

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 23:45:51 GMT

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