Educational Psychologist
- Employer
- Camden London Borough Council
- Location
- Camden, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £45,345 - £54,808
- Closing date
- 14 Jun 2021
View more
- Sector
- Health and Social Care, Health, Children's Services, Safeguarding, Social Care
- Contract Type
- Contract
Job Details
About us
Camden is listening to everyone, including you.
We’re giving a platform to people inside and outside our community. Because, we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all
The role
Are you looking to work in an innovative Educational Psychology team in a Central London borough?
Camden Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is looking for a HCPC registered Educational Psychologist (or Year 3 trainee anticipating registration) to join our innovative, vibrant and creative workforce. We have expanded to deliver capacity building work in relation to Trauma Informed Practice and enhancing inclusive practice in mainstream schools though working with the Autism Education Trust. We are seeking to ensure we can continue to deliver a service through the broad range of secondments and our well received wellbeing offer in a variety of settings, including schools.
At Camden we are a welcoming, well respected, dedicated, and skilled group of practitioners who work collaboratively to support the progress of the most vulnerable children and young people in the borough. We offer excellent CPD opportunities and work in partnership with CAMHS, Early Help, Social Care, specialist teachers and health teams supporting children borough-wide and beyond. You will be able to develop your skills Dynamic Assessment, VIG, VERP, and technology based assessment using Q-interactive.
Camden has a dynamic and collaborative education community with good and outstanding schools. You will work at different levels, from individual children and young people to supporting strategic developments at a borough wide level. Camden values early intervention and the contribution that educational psychologists make in a wide range of contexts.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
To be considered for this post it is essential that you hold a qualification in Educational Psychology (e.g. Doctorate or Masters), which permits Graduate Registration with the British Psychological Society, alongside a current HCPC Registration or a Year 3 trainee anticipating HCPC registration in the autumn term. The post will start from 1st September 2021 or as soon as is possible after that date.
The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of psychological frameworks and their application in a range of contexts, across the 0 – 25 age range. They will feel confident working in a range of community settings. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of SEND and Equalities legislation and a sound knowledge of children's psychological development, together with skills and experience in delivery of psychological interventions. They will also contribute skills in consultation, assessment and supporting settings to deliver interventions and review outcomes for vulnerable children, including those with SEN and Disabilities and children who are Looked After.
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Profile.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Company
Camden: A diverse and vibrant borough
What makes us different?
Camden London Borough Council offers the opportunity to create a place for everyone. The council is committed to excellence and aims to recruit vibrant and talented people to develop and cultivate highly competent work teams.
Camden Council promotes culture, innovation and excellence by celebrating awards such as the Camden Business Awards, Community Support Awards and Camden Design Awards.
Great values
Based in the heart of the capital, Camden has much to offer its dedicated staff. The council is committed to excellence, and dedicated to safeguard and support the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Camden aims to work hand to hand with the communities it serves to find new and better ways to increase quality of life.
Why work for Camden?
- Camden is committed to providing high quality services
- Competent and skilled work teams.
- A trusting, supportive working environment
- Strong focus on innovation
- Competitive salary.
- Free season ticket / travelcard loan scheme.
Would you like to work in an innovative, multicultural, vibrant and transforming environment?
Camden may offer the opportunity you are looking for.
- Website
- http://www.camden.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 7974 4444
- Location
-
Town Hall
Judd Street
United Kingdom
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert