London Borough of Lambeth - Educational Psychologists

Lambeth EPS are inviting applications from resourceful and reflective Educational Psychologists to join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team as we expand our traded service and Experts at Hand offer for Lambeth schools, settings and Further Education colleges.

We offer the security and benefits of working within a local government department, alongside generous support for professional development and career progression.  In addition to a generic EP role, successful candidates will have opportunities to develop an area of interest and to work alongside a range of other teams within Children’s Services.  These include our newly established Area SENCOs, our Autism, Sensory, Virtual School, Behaviour Support and Early Years teams, Mental Health Support Team and Youth Justice Service.  We value the promotion of relational practice, both with schools and within our team.

We have a history of strong links with Doctoral training courses and commitment to supporting Trainee Educational Psychologists on work placements. Experienced colleagues will have opportunities to develop their supervision skills through accredited supervision training and supervision of Trainee Educational Psychologists.

We work within the framework of a consultation model of service delivery with a strong emphasis on systems, early intervention and person-centred thinking, partnership and collaboration.  We welcome and value the diverse range of knowledge, skills, experience and expertise that new colleagues can contribute to our practice and team development. 

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• A supportive senior leadership team committed to the wellbeing of staff, promoting an inclusive working environment, work-life balance and strong commitment to anti-racism.
• Dedicated administrative support.
• A whole-service CPD programme, including up to £1000 annually for individual CPD. 
• Protected time for clinical supervision in addition to line management support.
• Excellent transport links
• Remote/hybrid working and IT equipment (EPS will be trialling lightweight 4G enabled touch screen devices with handwriting software).
• Assistance with HCPC fees. 
   

We would like to invite applicants who:

• Want to work within the context of a consultation model of service delivery.
• Enjoy the challenge of applying psychology creatively in a range of settings.
• Welcome opportunities to reflect on and develop their practice. 
• Share our passion and commitment to improving the educational and wellbeing outcomes for the children and young people in Lambeth.
• Value working relationships with colleagues within the team, across Children’s Services and within settings.
• Are committed to person-centred approaches
• Share our service commitment to anti-racist practice. 

Lambeth is an inner London borough which includes Vauxhall, the South Bank, Kennington, Clapham, Streatham and Brixton. Our offices are a 5-minute walk from Brixton tube station (Victoria Line) and the dynamic multicultural areas of Brixton Market, Brixton Village, the Ritzy Cinema and the Black Cultural Archives Heritage Museum on Windrush Square.

We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.

Information about the advertised posts

We welcome applications from both experienced Educational Psychologists and from Trainee Educational Psychologists expecting to qualify in September 2024.  We welcome diversity and multilingual speakers who would strengthen our service offer to our local communities.

For any further information or an informal chat, please contact our Principal EP Dr Linsey O’Connell at loconnell@lambeth.gov.uk 

How to Apply: For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification here: Job Description and Person Specification

Please follow the link to our website to apply.

Please contact Lambeth Educational Psychology Service at the above number/email if you encounter any administrative difficulties with the application process.

It is essential that your written application gives evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the criteria marked as 'A' for application for shortlisting.  Evidence of other areas will be sought at Interview. If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, you will need to give evidence or examples of your proven experience in the areas marked with “ P” on the person specification when you complete the application form.

Please cleck here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits 

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information about the Disclosure can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs and also undertake a Cifas Check – further information can be found here Cifas

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.