Shared Services Partnership
Location
Winchester, Hampshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Salary Range: Soulbury 4 to 7 (plus up to 2 SPA) £58,348 - £62,540 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 22.20
Contract Type: Temporary (initially for 1 year)
Closing Date: 31 March 2024
Interview Date: 15 April 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive Virtual School team that are dedicated to providing a high-quality service to children and young people, to improve educational experiences and outcomes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and collaborative educational psychologist with a background in applying psychology to meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people. This will have equipped you with strong skills in psychological consultation, assessment, intervention, research, team working and the delivery of training. We are wanting an EP who has an interest in trauma-informed practice, who understands the application and evidence for a focus on nurture in mainstream schools to improve attendance and young people’s engagement with learning. The successful applicant will work within our well-established and highly regarded Virtual School to provide a range of psychological services for the Virtual School, school staff, social workers, carers and wider professionals to ensure there is unwavering focus on the achievement, inclusion and success of all our children. You will be joining an outstanding Children’s Service which is committed and successful in meeting the needs of vulnerable children. You will have a wide range of opportunities to work closely with colleagues across the Education and Inclusion and Children and Families Branch, including our Hampshire Educational Psychology Service. You will have access to professional supervision and continuing professional development opportunities. If you would like to be part of a creative, innovative Service then we would welcome an application from you.We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits.
We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy serving Hampshire with purpose and pride. With a work-life balance, Travel discounts and more - Find out what we can offer you as a valued Hampshire County Council employee.Educational Psychologist: Job Description and Person Specification
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements, please note we will take up references prior to interview.
For an informal discussion about the Virtual School contact Michelle Nye, Virtual School Head on [email protected]
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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