Educational Psychologist

Job description

Job Title: EducationalPsychologist

Location: Shropshire Region based at OvertonSchool

Contract: Permanent, 52weeks

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri 08.30am -16.30pm

Salary: Up to£63,840 DOE

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehiclerequired

As part of our continuedgrowth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist tomake a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If youare looking to join a dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinaryteam in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like tohear from you.

About theRole

You'll join ourmulti-disciplinary team of dedicated and embedded clinical staffproviding psychological assessment and intervention for pupilswithin the schools, guidance for education teams and professionaldevelopment training for staff. The role involves communicatingwith families / carers and specialist agencies and ClinicalLeadership may be potentially linked to this role. You'llwork alongside the clinical teams' Occupational Therapists, Speechand Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, AssistantPsychologists and Therapies Assistant's.

Due tomost children and young people in OFG already having EHCP's onplacement entry, our Educational Psychologists are afforded thecapacity to support children and young people without the timeconstraints associated with EHCN assessments. You will be involvedin a rich variety of work, delivering and supporting children andyoung people at universal, targeted and specialist service levels,to meet their EHCP identified needs, and emerging needs.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive forexcellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in theUK. With this in mind, we are looking for a EducationalPsychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures byempowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to maketheir way in the world.

Locations:Overton School / Higford School /Lamledge School / Glebedale School

About theGroup

Outcomes First Group is thelargest independent provider of special needs education. We are avital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales witha renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thepeople we educate for.

Our Clinical WellbeingTeams maintain nurturing environments where our pupils canflourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything theydo. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, andour pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions thataffect them wherever possible.

We are reallyproud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth yearrunning.

Our divisional brands include AcornEducation and Options Autism.

For moreinformation on the group pleasevisit:

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a qualified Educational Psychologistwith a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPCregistration. You'll need to be creative and passionate aboutimproving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.

The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experienceof working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to bea good communicator with strong skills in assessment and reportwriting.

KeyAccountabilities:

• Provide psychological assessment andintervention for pupils within the schools

• Offer guidance for educationteams

• To providesupervision to agreed members of the clinicalteam

• Communicating withfamilies/ carers and specialist agencies

• Engage in professional development training forall staff

Essential Criteria

• A doctoral or masters professional qualificationin Educational Psychology

• Registered with the HCPC as qualifiedEducational Psychologist

• Creative and passionate about improving outcomesfor pupils

• Able to work aspart of a team and be self-reliant

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to ownvehicle required

What's in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environmentwhere our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We wantour employees to come to work with energy, determination and mostimportantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are wellaware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes FirstGroup the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is whywe provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just inyour work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to bethe best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for careerdevelopment and progression.

• We are a values-driven organisation that putspeople first

• We providecontinuous professional development to take your careerfurther

• You will alwaysfeel valued, important and secure

• We believe in the abilities and potential of ourteam

• We build our bondsthrough a great social events calendar

• Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative providestotal support

• An unrivalledcore induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will bethere to support you from day one.

• Generous Annual LeaveEntitlement

• An extra day'sholiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's firstday at school etc.)

• Professional supportnetwork

• ContributoryPension

• Employee RewardsHub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s ofretailers

• Career pathwaysand a dedicated learning and development team

• The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards,well-being centre

• Cycle toWork scheme

• EmployeeAssistance Programme

• SalaryFinance

For furtherinformation on this role please refer the Job Description andPerson Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail,please contact

To view the job description, please clickhere

At Outcomes FirstGroup we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicantswill be subject to social media checks and successful applicants toa fully enhanced DBS

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