We are looking for an EP who is keen to work with us on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. Successful candidates will be starting on salary scale point 4 as a minimum. This will be a mixed role with opportunities to get involved with strategic and project work as well as cover schools and complex cases. This role would suit a creative and adaptable Psychologist who may be inquisitive about different models of service delivery.
Here at Salford Educational Psychology Service we are a large team who are supportive, friendly, and enthusiastic, we are encouraged to apply psychology creatively in order to contribute to Council priority areas. We have good relationships with schools and have developed robust packages of support that enable positive change at whole school level and utilise all the skills Educational Psychologist have been trained to use. Salford has a partnership arrangement with Bury; there are opportunities to work across areas.
We are a values-driven service and this is evident in day-to-day interactions as well as the bigger decisions made about the service. We have listened to our team and have amended our service delivery model based on feedback in relation to their wellbeing.
The role will include:
* Support for your wellbeing
* Protected time within a wide choice of projects and research
* Great relationships with school staff and professionals in the LA
* Career and personal development opportunities
* Autonomy to do your job
You will be a qualified, HCPC registered Educational Psychologist committed to offering the highest of quality service to Salford children and young people, families, schools, services and the Local Authority.
All posts require:
* Enhanced DBS Check
* Driving Licence and own transport
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values-based organisation that promotes a positive culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things through our Salford 100 employee group and our employee led redesign approach. Your work-life balance and wellbeing are important to us so you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, green travel scheme, pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, a range of health and wellbeing options to suit your needs.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We understand how hard it can be to combine caring for a loved one with work, so we aim to provide support and flexibility to balance family and caring responsibilities with work
You can expect:
* Induction package for new starters
* Professional supervision
* Access to service resources
* Flexible working arrangements
* A professional and supportive group of colleagues from within the service and the authority as a whole
* Continuous Professional Development opportunities
* Opportunities to be involved in research and projects
* IT support with email and internet access
* Administrative support
For further details, or an informal chat, please contact Claire Jackson, Executive Principal Educational Psychologist (c.jackson@salford.gov.uk)
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £38.00. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £9.50 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £38.00.
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