Suffolk County Council - Educational Psychologist

Imagine a career where your ideas shape the future, your work directly impacts your community, and your growth is supported at every step. That's what we offer at Suffolk County Council. As our new Educational Psychologist within our vibrant Psychology and Therapeutic Services team, you'll be at the forefront of reimagining how local government can serve and improve lives. Join us, and let's reimagine the possibilities together.

Your role and responsibilities
In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to creatively apply psychology in a dynamic service renowned for its award-winning early intervention and consultative work. Our partnerships span health trusts, youth justice, virtual school, early years, education, skills and learning, and adoption services. Psychological principles drive our practice to optimise outcomes for children and families.

For more information about our work please visit: Psychology and Therapeutic Services (suffolk.gov.uk)

Why Join Us

• Innovation at the core: Help develop our values-based practice through creative workstreams, progressive practice and partnership working.
• Collaborative culture: Work systemically with our multi-agency partners to drive positive change. We champion consultation, person-centred approaches, evidence-based practice, and therapeutic support.
• Varied and rewarding: Be part of an evolving community-based service that places children and families at the heart. We promote innovative applications of psychology to promote positive outcomes.
• Professional development: Benefit from HCPC reimbursement, generous CPD, quality supervision and links with EP Doctorate/Masters courses. 

You will:

• adopt solution-focused strategies
• proactively develop inclusive, person-centred, strengths-based approaches
• show enthusiasm for delivering therapeutic approaches
• skilfully utilise consultation to achieve collaborative solutions
• confidently apply online tools and digital technologies.

You will need to be professionally qualified and HCPC registered.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Additional benefits include

• LG (Local Government) or NHS pension, subject to meeting the current requirements
• a generous relocation package
• essential car user allowance, access to a car leasing and/or cycle-to-work scheme
• dedicated business support team
• flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
• staff networks that are open to staff, councillors and partners who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values, and beliefs.  

Empowering Everyone 
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk).

For more information 
Please contact Holly Robertson for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473265975 or emailing holly.robertson@suffolk.gov.uk 

We are also currently recruiting for a Senior Educational Psychologist in our service, click here.

How to apply
To apply and for further details, please follow the link to apply.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid 

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