Somerset Council - Educational Psychologists

Somerset Council have fantastic opportunities for Educational Psychologists who are keen to work through a variety of models of service delivery. 

We would also like to hear from EPs interested in working with us on a flexible basis.

In return we are offering benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements, trusting in your professional autonomy.
• Full time permanent posts, or part-time arrangements.
• An excellent induction and learning programme
• Generous annual leave and CPD allowance.

If you’re looking to relocate to Somerset, we can offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000. Somerset is special - with beautiful stretches of sandy coastline, caves, moors, the unique Somerset Levels, cool-list towns, the world’s largest green-field music festival and fantastic local produce. It's all here on your doorstep! Somerset enjoys good travel networks, with access to the rest of the country; London by train in less than 2 hours, and national and international flights to and from Bristol and Exeter airports, easily accessible from the M5 motorway.

Here’s what you’ll be doing
It is an exciting time to be joining Somerset, we are a friendly and effective service, and we believe that ‘Change is possible’.

• We have a PEP and Head of SEND Assessment and Review, and 6 Senior EPs leading this large EP service; we also have 4 Assistant EPs and several Trainee EPs.
• The EP service is highly regarded within the local area. We have a central role in the integrated mental health offer, including the MH Support Teams, ELSA, and a focus on preventing exclusions, improving attendance through close partnership with local agencies and Locality teams. We also have key leadership and delivery roles within the Neurodevelopmental assessment pathways.
• The EPS works with mainstream, special, and Partnership Schools. Our work includes systemic working, a well-established consultation process, supervision, and training. Trading with schools provides EPs with opportunities to work systemically and support prevention and early intervention.
• Further examples of our work include project work for the local authority, support for schools and settings in managing Critical Incidents, support within Early Years, the Virtual School, and working in partnership with SEND practitioners. Find out more:  Educational Psychology Service | Support Services for Education

A few things about you
We are looking for Educational Psychologists, and welcome applications from Trainee EPs starting their 3rd year. In the latter case, appointments would be conditional upon posts being available.

You’ll be keen to work in varied and creative ways.

All practising Educational Psychologists in the UK must be registered with the HCPC. 

Additional information
For any queries, please contact Carys Marfleet, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist (shared) on 07775 026990, or Anna Winch, Senior Educational Psychologist, on 07976697823. Alternatively, email Carys.Marfleet@somerset.gov.uk or Anna.Winch@somerset.gov.uk 

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to work as an Educational Psychologist in the UK.