Educational Psychologist - 37 hours per week
West Berkshire Council
- Newbury, Berkshire
- £38,865-57,544 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience working as an Educational Psychologist in a similar role within the public sector.
- Proven ability to conduct psychological assessments and provide evidence-based interventions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with children, young people, families, and professionals.
- An empathetic and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to varying situations and demands.Why join West Berkshire Council?- Competitive salary and benefits package including a maximum salary of £50,584 per annum.
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme for a secure and comfortable retirement.
- Family-friendly policies and support, recognizing the importance of work-life balance.
- Enjoy a range of local discounts and employee benefits to enhance your wellbeing.This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council's Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted PostsPlease note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.This role is fixed term until March 2025 - Backfill for secondmentFor an informal discussion about this role, please contact Catherine Wilkes on 01635 519026. We welcome applications from both experienced Educational Psychologists and newly qualified professionals.Take the next step in your career and make a difference to the lives of children and young people in West Berkshire. Apply now and join our dynamic and supportive Education Services team.West Berkshire Council is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We value individuality and celebrate achievements.Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.How to applyPlease complete an online application form.Where possible please use Google Chrome as your preferred internet browser to complete your online application form. This system no longer supports the use of Internet Explorer as a browser which will cause issues when trying to submit your application.This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year. Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council's corporate buildings.This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council