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The role
involves communicating with families/carers and specialist agencies. You’ll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, and Assistant Psychologists.
Location: Home-based/Longdon Hall School – Longdon Hall School provides specialist education for pupils with social, communication, and emotional difficulties resulting from SEMH and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC), for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old.
There is scope for this role to cover more than one school in the area, to be discussed.
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running in 2024.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an Educational Psychologist with a master's or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You should be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.
The ideal candidate will be resilient, experienced in working with individuals with complex SEN needs, and possess strong skills in assessment and report writing.
Key Accountabilities
1. Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools.
2. Offer guidance for education and care teams.
3. Provide supervision to members of the clinical team.
4. Communicate with families/carers and specialist agencies.
5. Engage in professional development training for all staff.
Essential Criteria
* A doctoral or master's professional qualification in Educational Psychology.
* Registered with the HCPC.
* Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils.
* Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a friendly and inclusive environment where our people are heard, respected, and valued. We support our employees both professionally and personally, providing opportunities for career development and progression.
* We are a values-driven organization that puts people first.
* Continuous professional development opportunities.
* Feel valued, important, and secure in your role.
* Belief in the abilities and potential of our team.
* Great social events calendar to build bonds.
* ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ initiative for support.
* Comprehensive induction and a dedicated buddy system.
* Generous annual leave, including a day for your special occasion.
* Professional support network.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Employee Rewards Hub with discounts and cashback offers.
* Career pathways and learning support.
* The Hub for discounts, recognition, and well-being resources.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Salary Finance options.
* Work 4 days and get paid for 5 (T&C's apply, post-probation).
All successful applicants will undergo a fully Enhanced DBS check, as part of our safeguarding commitment.
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