Job description
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Job Title: EducationalPsychologist
Location: Lamledge School,Shropshire
Contract: Permanent, 41 weeks,Term Time only, (There may be scope for this role to be a full-timecontract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touchto discuss.)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week, 08.30am -16.30pm
Salary: Up to£63,840 (FTE, DOE)
Within OFG,Educational Psychologists work with schools to support thedevelopment of therapeutic environments and the implementation ofTrauma Informed and Neurodiversity Affirmingpractice. Our models of service delivery include consultationand reflective practice to school and there are opportunities tocontribute to service wide development groups. Within OFG there isa strong network of Practitioner Psychologists and staff haveaccess to regular clinical supervision outside of linemanagement.
About theRole
You will join ourmulti-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providingpsychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidancefor education teams and professional development training for allstaff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers andspecialist agencies. You’ll work alongside Occupational Therapists,Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists andAssistant Psychologists.
Location:Lamledge School,Shropshire
There is scope forthis role to cover more than one school in the area, to bediscussed.
Aboutthe Group
Outcomes First Group is thelargest independent provider of special needs education. We are avital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales witha renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thepeople we educate for.
We are really proud tosay that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified asa ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and OptionsAutism.
For more information on the group pleasevisit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
To view the job description, please clickhere
Who we’re lookingfor?
We are looking for an EducationalPsychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualificationand HCPC registration. You’ll need to be creative and passionateabout improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.
The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experienceof working in with people with complex SEN needs. You’ll need to bea good communicator with strong skills in assessment and reportwriting.
KeyAccountabilities:
Provide psychological assessment andintervention for pupils within the schools
Offer guidance for educationteams
To providesupervision to agreed members of the clinicalteam
Communicating withfamilies/ carers and specialist agencies
Engage in professional development training forall staff
Essential Criteria
A doctoral or master’s professionalqualification in Educational Psychology
Registered with the HCPC
Creative and passionate about improving outcomesfor pupils
Able to work aspart of a team and be self-reliant
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagueswith regular forums for peer reflection and practice development,Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefitoptions
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou’ll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:
LifeAssurance Pension scheme with options to increase yourcontributions
“YourWellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mentalhealth support services and physical healthchecks
Work 4 days, be paidfor 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of theprobation period
FamilyGrowth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhancedmaternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.
And amarket-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right foryou, including:
Awide range of health, wellbeing, and insurancebenefits
100’s of discountoptions valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car PurchaseScheme
Critical illnesscover
For furtherinformation on this role please refer the Job Description andPerson Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail,please contact recruitment@ofgl.co.uk
Andthat’s not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our servicesat the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.
At Outcomes FirstGroup we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicantswill be subject to social media checks and successful applicants toa fully enhanced DBS
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