Job Title: Trainee Educational Psychologists
Working Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Grade: Soulbury Trainee Educational Psychology Scale Points 2-5 (Year 2 TEPs scale point 2 and Year 3 TEPs scale point 3) + Casual Car User
Contract Type: Temporary whilst you complete your professional training as an Educational Psychologist.
Location: Unity House, Swinton, Salford
We welcome applications from passionate and skilled Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs) entering their second or third year of doctorate training in September 2024, who are keen to be part of Salford EPS. This post is considered full-time, incorporating university studies and attendance whilst undertaking all tasks as required of a TEP on placement. You will have successfully completed Year 1 or 2 of a recognised professional Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology; have an Enhanced DBS Check and also have a driving licence and access to transport in order to travel across the LA in order to offer the highest of quality service to Salford children and young people, families, schools, services and the Local Authority.
Deadline for applications: 10th March 2025
Interviews will be held on: 27th March 2025 (Can be flexible)
This is an exciting opportunity to work with an established team of Educational Psychologists. We have considerable experience in supporting TEPs to become fully qualified EPs, working in collaboration with Universities across the country.
Here at Salford Educational Psychology Service we are a large team (over 25) consisting of an Executive Principal EP, Deputy Principal EPs, Seniors, Specialists, Main grade EPs, Trainee EPs and Assistant EPs. We are a supportive, friendly, enthusiastic team where we are encouraged to apply psychology creatively in order to contribute to Council priority areas. Salford has a partnership arrangement with Tameside and Bury; there are opportunities to work across areas and across Greater Manchester.
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 team is highly valued in the Local Authority and well regarded by local schools. We have fantastic relationships with our schools; over 90% of whom buy traded packages for in depth casework and development work. All team members take responsibility for the day to day running of the service. There is a good balance of statutory and non-statutory work. EPs working within the service have reported that we are flexible, collaborative and innovative: “You get to follow your interests and try different projects to learn something new”; “It’s a fun service to work for and people really care about what they do”.
We are looking for trainee psychologists to join our ever-growing team. The role will include:
* Support for your wellbeing
* Experience within a range of activities in a supportive environment, to develop your skills including those relating to assessment, consultation, project work and training
* 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
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 permission culture.
* Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things through our dedication to working both on and within the service.
* 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, and a range of health and wellbeing options to suit your needs.
* The Psychology Service have a robust supervision policy, CPD offer and support systems to enable you to succeed.
* Year 3 trainee EPs are eligible to apply for Educational Psychologist positions advertised, as they arise, and move into employment as a maingrade Educational Psychologist with us, upon successful completion of their training.
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:
* A robust induction package
* Professional supervision
* Access to service resources
* Flexible working arrangements
* A professional and supportive group of colleagues from within the EPS service and the local 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
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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 £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 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 £49.50.
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