Suffolk County Council - Senior Educational Psychologist

Are you motivated and ready to lead public sector change?

Suffolk County Council seeks a visionary Senior Educational Psychologist (SEP) to join a thriving leadership team. In this role within the pioneering Psychology and Therapeutic Services, you will collaborate to transform systems and positively impact children, families, and education across Suffolk.

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

Why Join Us:

• People-first innovation: Help shape a values-led, inclusive culture that prioritises wellbeing, while creatively influencing joint initiatives across education, health, and care.
• Collaborative leadership: Be part of a strategic, supportive team where your voice matters. You will work collectively with colleagues across Inclusion Services to foster positive, sustainable change.
• Empowering environment: Lead with compassion and collaboration. Inspire growth and nurture a workplace where everyone feels valued, connected, and able to thrive.
• Meaningful impact: Take on a dynamic role rooted in community and relational practice. Apply psychology strategically to strengthen local systems and enhance inclusion through collective action.
• Investing in you: Access robust professional development designed to support your growth and development (including generous CPD, regular supervision, and HCPC fee reimbursement).

Key Responsibilities
As a vital member of our Psychology and Therapeutic Services Leadership Team, you will:

• strengthen our integrated community model through strategic partnerships
• inspire and support your team via supervision, innovation, and systemic thinking
• lead early intervention efforts through joint initiatives across Inclusion Services
• champion a specialist area within your senior portfolio
• shape and develop our core, commissioned and traded services
• improve outcomes by enhancing Quality Assurance systems. 

You must be professionally qualified and HCPC registered.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx) 

Additional benefits include:

• the offer of 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.

For more information:
Please contact Claire Darwin, Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP), by emailing claire.darwin@suffolk.gov.uk or Holly Robertson, Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist (DPEP EPS) by emailing holly.robertson@suffolk.gov.uk

We are also currently recruiting for Educational Psychologists in our service, click here

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

Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 July 2025.

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. 

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