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Educational Psychologist (EP) Warwickshire
About Us
We place a high value on the work-life balance of our EPs and we all have the opportunity to work from home or to access non-designated office bases, and to work flexible hours.
You must be HCPC registered, awaiting confirmation of HCPC registration, or on a recognised professional educational psychology training course.
Permanent full-time or part-time and associate EP posts available across Warwickshire.
The Role
Warwickshire EPS is a community focused service, which strives for inclusion by removing barriers. We are a strong, vibrant and expanding service working across three geographic teams, and accessible to over 250 education providers.
Each team has a Senior EP Team Manager, and excellent/effective business support. All schools continue to have a named link EP and the range of work undertaken by all EPs is hugely varied. The well-founded reputation of the service and evidence of positive outcomes has led to increasing strategic engagement; with commissions from within the LA,with Warwickshire's range of 'education providers' and with other settings.
EPs in Warwickshire say: 'I have always felt welcomed, actively included and supported....', 'my professional skills go from strength to strength', ' I love the range of opportunities open to all: virtual school, trauma informed and attachment a waretraining, neurodevelopment team in CAMHs, In Year Fair Access', 'this EPS stands out to me because of the cohesive nature of the team', 'the planned for 5 service days of training.....is an amazing CPD opportunity...the whole team will work through it together,meaning we can expand our learning through peer supervision', 'I like the flexibility of work, and of working', 'the consultative emphasis of the service, using tools such as Circle of Adults'.
Would you like to join us? Do you want to be challenged to use educational psychology to facilitate and coach improved outcomes across a variety of traded and statutory clients, from within a supportive, flexible, responsive, and ethically driven working environment? Do you want to work in partnership with EP colleagues and others on a range of projects of interest? Do you appreciate high quality CPD and want to further develop areas of specialism? If you would welcome opportunities to be part of a learning organisation that seeks leadership across all members,then please apply.
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification
Key Requirements
We need motivated, enthusiastic,skilled, creative and successful EPs able to improve outcomes for children,young people and families through individual, group, and system level activity,and through research and project work. A reflective practitioner, resilient,solution orientated, and an excellent communicator.
If you identify with the descriptions provided, we want to hear from you, whether you are an experienced EP or in your third or second year of training.
Additional Information
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
For further details of working within Warwickshire EPS please contact:
Janet Mander - Office Manager for the Educational Psychology Service on 01926 742921 / janetmander@warwickshire.gov.uk and ask to speak with one of our Senior Educational Psychologists
Closing Date: 1st November 2019
Shortlisting Date: 4th November 2019
Interview Date: 11th November 2019
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply'button.
Our method of application is online,please note, CV's should not been submitted unless asked to do so.
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots. You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.
As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By 'minimum criteria' we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce and would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, disabled people and people from the LGBT+ Community.