Job Introduction
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior EP to join our growing service. This year, we have led on LA wide initiatives such as ELSA, our nationally renowned literacy project, and supporting children who are care experienced as part of our work with the Virtual School. We continue to use psychology in everything we do to change and improve the life experiences of children and families in Staffordshire.
We are looking for a Senior EP who can apply psychology at a systems level, leading psychological initiatives, continuing to enhance the practice of our district teams and working collaboratively with services and professionals across the county. As a new member of the senior leadership team, you will have a comprehensive induction and support as you take up your role.
This post is based in Newcastle and Moorlands and will also hold a county wide brief.
Main Responsibility
Through the effective application of psychological principles and techniques you will:
- Provide line management and psychological supervision for educational psychologists, and support the development and smooth running of a district team
- Take a pro-active role in providing a highly professional service for children and young people, parents/carers and professional colleagues in collaboration with the Principal and other members of the Senior team.
- With the EPS Senior Team, lead the strategic planning for the EPS service to continually improve standards and contribute to service development.
- Contribute to the evaluation of impact, efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, to inform planning and action
- Proactively identify possible changes in service policy, procedures and practice
- Take the lead within the Educational Psychology Service for specific functions of that service across the County
- Lead team and service meetings and attend local authority working groups as required
- Contribute to the strategic work of the SEND team though attendance at panels, support for tribunals and to the smooth running of the EHC pathway
The Ideal Candidate
You will have an honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as recognised post graduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology. You must also be registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
You will also have experience of supervising psychologists and/ or other professionals, leading a strategic activity or task and finish group and of developing and implementing psychological interventions at an individual and wider systems level.
For further information or for an informal chat, please contact:
Melissa Jones melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk
Principal Educational Psychologist 07814 772157
Interview date: Friday, 9 June 2023.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people.
We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
