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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Educational Psychologist to join an established and highly valued Community Educational and Child Psychology team; we are expanding and evolving to meet the demands and needs of a diverse population.

The role

This Specialist Senior Educational and Child Psychologist’s post provides the opportunity for an experienced EP to take the lead in a of range of service initiatives relating to your area of specialism that we will negotiate with you.

This may include leading project work and developing models of training, support and good practice. You will also support existing pathways and projects pertaining to your area of specialism. You will be supported to undertake CPD linked to your area of specialism in order to further enhance the progression of the team and service.

All SSEPS in Sandwell are also required to support the supervision of Trainee Educational Psychologists as part of our team supervision framework.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, ambitious, highly skilled and knowledgeable Educational Psychologist who is able to maintain excellent delivery of service to schools as well as using their specialist knowledge skills at a whole service and strategic level.

Why Sandwell?

We provide a working environment that promotes good working relationships and the strength of team support. You will work a school patch system in a multi-professional team, as well as contributing to Early Years, Out of Borough, and other work.

We continue to operate within a centrally funded model, but we are also developing our traded offer with schools and partners.

Educational Psychologists in Sandwell all have the freedom and flexibility to choose the approaches that they use in their work and there are regular opportunities to share good practice.

• The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work agilely with a generous annual leave entitlement.
• The Local Authority has a flexible working hours scheme, with a possibility of taking up to 24 days flexi-leave a year. 
• Travel expenses are paid, and you will receive access to our Employee Benefits Scheme with incentives such as the Car Loan and Cycle to Work Schemes available.
• There are various health and wellbeing programmes open to all Sandwell employees within a supportive and welcoming environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Psychology recognised by British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Post graduate qualification in Educational Psychology (recognised by BPS).

For further Information or if you have further enquiries about these posts please contact: Melanie Sutherland (Principal Educational Psychologist); Alison Bayliss (Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist) or Julie Link (Senior Educational Psychologist) on 0121 569 2777 or by email at inclusion_support@Sandwell.gov.uk where your enquiries will be processed.

Hours

33.5 hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk