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Job Description
Salary: £61,664 - £65,432 (£69,399 including 3 + SPA) per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Fringe Allowance: £916 per annum
Grade: Soulbury B 5-8 + 3 SPA
Contract Type: Permanent
Marketing Supplement: £3,000 after 6 months employment, and a further £3,000 after 18 months employment
Thurrock is served by the C2C railway which connects London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, with an average train journey time from London to Grays of 40 minutes. It also has easy access to the A13, M25, and Dartford Crossing.
Thurrock is one of the fastest growing populations in the Eastern Region, with an increasingly diverse community, making for interesting and rewarding casework. Thurrock EPS focuses on inclusion and diversity through reflective and proactive activities to ensure fair access to our services.
We prioritize EP wellbeing and work-life balance, believing that happy EPs lead to better outcomes for children and young people.
As a Senior EP for Thurrock, you will develop a senior specialism within the service, with protected time for this activity. We seek specialisms in Social, Emotional and Mental Health as well as Looked After Children, though other areas can be negotiated. Through this specialism, you can impact the development of policy and strategy within the local authority.
At Thurrock EPS, you will be part of a committed team of Educational Psychologists, offering high-quality, person-centred services to children, young people, and families. You will provide a traded service to schools and academies through a Consultation First model, work with children and young people from pre-school to post-16, support our most vulnerable residents, and undertake various statutory duties.
Minimum Requirements:
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* A minimum of 1 year's experience working within a Local Authority context.
* A commitment to promoting inclusion through your work with children, families, schools, and other professionals.
* Collaboration as part of an EP Team, taking a solution-focused approach to enhance service quality and efficiency.
In return we offer:
* Opportunities to deliver Educational Psychology creatively in various contexts.
* A well-established and highly regarded EP service.
* A commitment to CPD and professional development.
* Regular one-to-one supervision and opportunities for case discussion and peer support.
* A culture of healthy work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.
* Participation in service development and transformation.
* Generous local government pension (employer contribution 16.1%).
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level with Children's & Adults Barred List is required for this post.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
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
Closing Date:
Redeployment Only: 13th March 2025
Internal & External Applications: 30th March 2025
Interview Date: w/c 7th April 2025
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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About Us
Why Thurrock?
Join an organisation that is changing at pace, where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach, linking with local partners and communities to shape our improvement.
Our Location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames, with a vibrant mix of established towns and new communities.
Staff Benefits
We offer generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. Flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview if they meet all essential criteria.
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