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We are looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist with good interpersonal and communication skills who is ready to step up into a Senior Educational Psychologist role. In Durham your job title will be “Area Principal Educational Psychologist”, recognising the important role you will play in supporting Educational Psychologists and wider team members, and in the strategic development of identified areas of practice.
 
When you join our growing team you will work closely with our Principal Educational Psychologist and 4 other Area Principal Educational Psychologists, forming a strong leadership team for our Specialist Inclusion Support Service.
 
Hugely rewarding and full of variety and challenge – this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career!
 
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Our Educational Psychology team provides a wide range of interventions and projects within schools and Early Years Settings. It sits within the broader context of a vibrant Specialist SEND and Inclusion Service with a range of psychology led multidisciplinary teams offering excellent professional development and career opportunities. In this role you would be expected to provide a good balance statutory work and early intervention and preventative services.
 
We encourage you to contact Peter Mulholland, Principal Educational Psychologist for an informal discussion about the role before you apply. You can contact Peter by e-mail at peter.mulholland@durham.gov.uk or by telephone on 03000 263324.
 
You can also find out more about us here: Working as an Educational Psychologist in County Durham - Durham County Council https://www.durham.gov.uk/educationalpsychologist

HOW WILL I BE SUPPORTED?
We are passionate about our people and offer a great working environment. When you join our service, you can expect:

• An excellent induction package
• High quality supervision as well as peer support.
• Our commitment to supporting your wellbeing and personal development.
• Our support to have a great work/life balance, with flexible working options including an attractive time off in lieu policy, part time working and compressed hours (for example a 9-day fortnight).
• Our support to follow your own professional interests through a strong programme of continuing professional development, dedicated project time and opportunities to undertake research. 
• A central office base in Spennymoor with free car parking, with hot desks available across the County. 
• A hybrid model of work which combines office-based working and working from home.
• A co located dedicated business administration team to support your work.
• Recognition of any SPA points you already hold, and proactive encouragement and support to reach any additional SPA points as you become eligible.    

WHAT WILL I NEED?
To apply you will need a first degree in Psychology, an approved qualification in applied Educational Psychology and eligibility for Chartered Status (HCPC Registration).  An enhanced DBS check is also required for this post.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing. 

Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
 
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
 
If you are looking to relocate from within the UK to join us, relocation expenses of up to £8,000 may be available to you (plus sponsorship costs for overseas applicants).
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
 
INTERVIEWS
We will review applications regularly and agree a mutually convenient date and time for interviews with shortlisted candidates.
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.  
 
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed. 
 
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 267241 / 265289 / 264613
 
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