Thurrock Council - Educational Psychologist (x2)

Following the retirement and promotion of other colleagues we have an exciting opportunity for two educational psychologists (HCPC registered) to join our small team in a Unitary Authority where there are a wide range of opportunities for professional development and work across a range of areas. 

We put EP wellbeing and work-life balance at the forefront of what we do. We believe that happy EPs means better outcomes for our children and young people. 

At Thurrock EPS, you will be providing consultation for services and direct support for children, young people and their families. As a member of the team, you will also participate in providing a traded service to schools and academies, work with pre-school and vulnerable children, and undertake a range of statutory duties.

You will be part of a team of Educational Psychologists with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and to offering the highest quality of person-centred services to children, young people and families living in Thurrock.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist
• A commitment to promoting inclusion through your work with children, families, schools andother professionals
• A capacity to respond creatively to change

In return we offer:

• Opportunities to deliver Educational Psychology creatively, in different contexts, and to explore new ways of working
• A well-established and highly regarded EP service
• Regular supervision, opportunities for case discussion and peer support
• A commitment to CPD, professional and personal development
• Flexible working arrangements and encouragement of a healthy work/life balance
• The opportunity to participate in service development and transformation in a rapidly changing environment
• Generous local government pension (employer contribution 16.1%)

* Existing SPA points will be honoured following confirmation from your current employer.

Please see contact details below for informal enquiries, and to request a copy of our recruitment brochure which details the many benefits of working for Thurrock EPS:
Malcolm W Taylor, Principal Educational Psychologist: Mwtaylor@thurrock.gov.uk 

Louise Miller, Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist: louise.miller@thurrock.gov.uk 

EP Support Team: EPSupport@thurrock.gov.uk 

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Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

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