Conwy Council - Educational Psychologist

We are a small, supportive and well-established Educational Psychology Service based in a beautiful location in North Wales. We are a busy team going through a period of transition as we introduce the changes to ALN in Wales, and we are looking to build and strengthen our Core Service.

ALN Services in Conwy, including the Educational Psychology Service, continue to change and develop, and we are keen to strengthen the team with enthusiastic, passionate and innovative Psychologists to support the developments and vision of the Authority.

We are committed to inclusive philosophy and practise across a range of mainstream and specialist settings. We work closely with a number of agencies and services and the team has a strategic position in working with and developing ALN services and provision in Conwy.

We are passionate about child development and the application of psychology to promote best outcomes for children and young people. We are keen to continually develop our Psychology Service to offer the highest quality support to learners in Conwy, their families and those that support them. We welcome applications from psychologists interested in research and development, and in informing innovative and exciting changes to practice.

We are looking for skilled, knowledgeable and enthusiastic psychologists and trainee psychologists who are keen to be part of the development and future of our team and wider service. If you are a trainee or a more experienced Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC and looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion please contact:

• Catherine Webster, Principal Educational Psychologist/ALN Service Manager (catherine.webster@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575082)
• Nerys Hughes, Senior Educational Psychologist (01492 575597)
• Dr Kate Swindon, Senior Educational Psychologist (01492 575173)

This role offers flexible working options for a work-life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, i.e. a balance of office and home working.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and online, to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post

We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage