Bridgend Council - Educational Psychologist

JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be expected to apply psychological knowledge and skills in order to promote the positive development of children, young people, families and organisations.  This will be achieved by assisting the service in meeting its priorities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:

• To identify the needs of children and young people regarding development, learning and behaviour.
• To provide advice on and implement evidence-based interventions for children and young people both as individuals and in groups.
• To advise the local authority on appropriate provision or arrangements to meet the needs of individual children.
• To contribute to training and professional development of professionals and parents.
• To follow appropriate Code(s) of Ethics for behaviour and good professional practice
• To assist the local authority in meeting its statutory duties towards children and young people with SEN, disabilities and other barriers to learning. 
• To work in close partnership with a range of professional groups including Health and Social Services as well as voluntary bodies to develop high quality advice on promoting the emotional well- being and mental health for children and young people.
• Participating in any training and development activities in order to maintain own professional development or to enhance competence within job role.

For more information or informal discussion, please contact Principal Educational Psychologist Kathryn Morgan.
Email: kathryn.morgan@bridgend.gov.uk   

GENERAL DUTIES

Health and Safety
To fulfil the general and specific roles and responsibilities detailed in the Health and Safety Policy

Equal Opportunities
To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities legislation and best practice.

Safeguarding
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all employees.  Any concerns should be reported to the Adult Safeguarding Team or Children’s IAA Service within MASH.

Review and Right to Vary
This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.

Disclosure and Barring Check 
This post requires a criminal records check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).