Rhondda Cynon Taf Council - Specialist Practitioner Educational Psychologist

The post will be based in a multi-disciplinary team within our Children's Services, Integrated Family Support Services, Therapeutic Families Team with the aim of providing advice, guidance and evidence based therapeutic interventions alongside social work colleagues and systemic family therapists. If you are skilled and experienced in working with children and families, as well as having knowledge and experience of working with young people who have experienced trauma, we would like to hear from you.

Post holders will provide support to children and young people, and their families/carers who are experiencing complex challenges in their lives with the aim of preventing: 

• Unnecessary admission of children and young people into care and assist returning home those that might already be in care.
• The breakdown of placements for children and young people already in care and reduce the need for movement between placements.

As a Specialist Educational Psychologist you will be required to work across Rhondda Cynon Taf and with children and young people from the area who might be living beyond its boundaries, offering an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to make a difference we can offer you: 

• Good terms and conditions of employment;
• Support and regular supervision;
• Further training and CPD as required to deliver specific therapeutic approaches;
• Employment within a service that has excellent staff retention.

Although based in our Children's Services, Integrated Family Support Service, support and supervision will be provided from our Rhondda Cynon Taf/Merthyr Tydfil Integrated Educational Psychology Service. You will also be able to take advantage of the excellent CPD opportunities offered by this team.

A flexible approach to working hours to meet service needs and working in a family supportive manner is essential.

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, skills and experience we would like to hear from you.

If you require further information about this post please contact Joanne Silver (Team Practice and Performance Manager) or Matthew Free (Service Manager) on (01443) 420940.

Applicants must be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC. 

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on 25th May 2026.

We encourage electronic applications, for further information please click the link to apply.