Join a dynamic and values-driven EP service
The Royal Greenwich Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Service (EPWS) is seeking reflective, creative Educational Psychologists to join our supportive, ambitious and friendly team. You’ll be working alongside EPs, trainee EPs, assistant EPs, counsellors and specialist practitioners who are committed to ensuring that children and young people are at the heart of everything we do.
“Professionals regularly go the extra mile to make sure that children and young people’s needs are met effectively.” — Ofsted Area SEND Inspection
About the role
Our thriving traded service combines the stability of a local authority with opportunities to deliver preventative, systemic and innovative work. We work within a consultation model, valuing diverse psychological approaches and prioritising child and family-centred practice. Opportunities include involvement in:
- ELSA and MeLSA
- Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
- Multi-family group work
- Training, supervision and coaching
- Organisational and systems consultancy
We are particularly excited to be developing and piloting our ‘Expert at Hand’ offer - an innovative approach providing timely, accessible psychological support at the point of need. You will play a key role in shaping, delivering and evaluating this emerging model.
Specialist opportunities
The EPWS plays a key role in the borough’s wellbeing strategy, with opportunities to work alongside:
- Virtual School
- ASD Outreach
- Early Years Inclusion
- Inclusion Service
- Youth Justice Service
What we offer
- Strong, supportive leadership with a clear commitment to staff wellbeing and anti-racist practice
- Excellent administrative support
- Comprehensive CPD programme + protected individual CPD time
- Protected time for projects, innovation and service development
- Regular clinical supervision (separate from line management)
- Flexible hybrid working with IT support
- HCPC fees reimbursed
- Excellent transport links (including the Elizabeth Line)
We are looking for EPs who:
- Can apply psychology flexibly within a consultation framework
- Value strong relationships and collaborative working
- Are committed to child and family-centred practice
- Share our commitment to equity, inclusion and anti-racist practice
Who can apply
We welcome applications from experienced Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Educational Psychologists (EPs), newly qualified EPs eligible for HCPC registration, and trainee EPs undertaking a postgraduate Educational Psychology programme that confers eligibility for HCPC registration. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Informal enquiries:
Sinead Neal, Principal EP
☎ 020 8921 2709
✉ sinead.neal@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Karen Freeman, Psychology Support Officer
☎ 020 8921 4818
✉ karen.freeman@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
(Karen can arrange contact with trainees or recently appointed EPs)
Key Details
Educational Psychologists
Salary: Soulbury Scale A5-10 (£53554 - £63638)
Plus Inner London allowance (£3,803) and up to 3 SPA points
Role: Permanent / Full Time (35 hours) post
For further information see Greenwich - Jobs and careers (royalgreenwichcareers.com)
Please note that this is a rolling advert with no fixed closing date. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and candidates will be contacted regarding the outcome of their application or invited to interview, as appropriate.
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