Maingrade Educational Psychologist with specialist interest in working with children and young people who are care experienced.Fixed term to August 2025North Lincolnshire's innovative One Family Approach model ensures the best possible outcomes for families and children.
We believe children and young people should be in their families, in their schools and thriving in their communities.An exciting opportunity has arisen that will enable a highly motivated Educational Psychologist to start as soon as possible.
You will join a multi-professional team focusing on the emotional health and well-being of children, young people and families.We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual who is a creative thinker who actively engages in problem solving, with strong interpersonal skills and is a team player.
You would be joining a friendly and supportive team of Educational Psychologists within Virtual and School and Inclusion who work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the Children and Families workforce, our partners and our schools and our families.Educational Psychology is highly valued in North Lincolnshire, and we pride ourselves on our relationships with our educational settings, our work with, for example, Education Inclusion, Behaviour Support, Early Years (Portage), Autistic Spectrum Disorders Team (ASET), Youth Counselling and the Complex Behaviour Team.We are seeking applications from qualified Educational Psychologists who are committed to person centred approaches, able to deliver a broad-based educational psychology service, practising at the levels of advice & consultation, which also includes child focused work, support to parents, training, and projects.
We are committed to early intervention and preventative work and continue to have a strong systemic offer to our schools whilst balancing the needs of statutory and case level work.Part of this EP role will include a strong focus on support and intervention for our children and young people who are care experienced.
You will join a team with a reputation for providing high quality, effective and grounded work.
We offer a rich array of professional and development opportunities.
We enjoy a regular programme of tailored CPD ourselves.
Staff are encouraged to develop special interests.
We provide placements for Trainee EPs and have been highly commended on our placement opportunities.
Educational Psychology in North Lincolnshire provides experience and work in small rural to larger urban areas which enables excellent professional and personal development.Informal enquiries welcome.
Contact Rachel Woodford, Principal Educational Psychologist (01724 296679) or Dr Vicky Clarke, Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist (01724 296679).Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.The full version of our Recruitment of ex offenders and Disclosure and Barring Service procedure can be accessed from our website at www.northlincs.gov.uk/jobsandcareers Closing Date: 20th January 2025 Interviews: to be confirmed.