Hampshire County Council - Educational Psychologist

The Role:
Join our forward thinking, highly valued and friendly Hampshire Educational Psychology Service (HEP) as an Educational Psychologist, and make a positive and meaningful difference to children, young people, families and education providers.

Our service continues to experience growing demand for both traded and local authority work, and we are expanding our team of Educational Psychologists to meet this need.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver a wide range of psychological services across schools, colleges, early years settings and communities, using a variety of dynamic assessment approaches, consultation and person-centred planning.
• Provide psychological advice (including statutory advice) and support to children and young people aged 0–25 under the SEN Code of Practice.
• Act as a consultant to parents, carers, teachers and other professionals on psychological matters.
• Deliver training and group supervision to support the professional development of staff in schools and across the county.
• Contribute to multi-agency support for children and young people.
• Support project development, policy implementation and joint initiatives with partner agencies.

What we’re looking for:

• You’ll either be an experienced Educational Psychologist registered with HCPC or in your second or final year of training.
• A strong commitment to developing inclusive and effective educational outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of applied psychology, current legislation and guidance relevant to children and young people, along with equality and diversity principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic service environment.
• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a highly regarded, innovative, diverse and value led service with a national profile.
• Access structured training and development opportunities to build on your skills and feel confident in your role.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Why join us?

• Be part of a nationally recognised service known for innovation, impact, and inclusive practice.
• Enjoy a variety of work across traded and statutory services along with the opportunities to work creatively in schools and colleges.
• Join a large, experienced team with a strong ethos of support, collaboration, and shared learning.
• Benefit from high-quality CPD, regular individual and peer supervision, and a comprehensive induction.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.   

Our impact is recognised by those we work with. Recent feedback received from one of our settings noted: [EP] work consistently reflects a high level of professionalism, deep expertise, and a steadfast commitment to supporting children, staff, and families. [EP] brings not only exceptional professional knowledge but also a remarkable ability to translate that into compassionate and effective support. Thanks to [EP]’s compassionate presence and deep understanding, we've seen children thrive, parents feel supported and staff feel more confident in meeting complex needs.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Additional Information:
Please apply via the link.

Vetting Requirements: The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

• For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk
• For an informal chat about the role, please contact any of the following Area Senior Educational Psychologists:
  • Dan Taylor (North area - based in Basingstoke) via dan.taylor@hants.gov.uk or 01252 814835
  • Dr Jamie Coe (South area - based in Havant) via jamie.coe@hants.gov.uk or 02392 441496
  • Dr Anna Nolan (West area - based in Winchester) via anna.nolan@hants.gov.uk or 01962 876239
  • Dr Caroline Robertson (East area - based in Farnborough) via caroline.robertson@hants.gov.uk or 01252 814729