Educational Psychologist
- Durham County Council
- Full Time
- Spennymoor
Job Description
There are new full and part time posts available as a result of new investment in our Educational Psychology team.
This is a fantastic role where you will make a real difference in supporting the inclusion of children and young people, and where you will be part of a large and supportive team.
We are keen to hear from Educational Psychology Trainees expecting to qualify and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the next 12-18 months, and from qualified Educational Psychologists. WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Our Educational Psychology team provides a wide range of interventions and projects within schools and Early Years Settings. It sits within the broader context of a vibrant Specialist SEND and Inclusion Service with a range of psychology led multidisciplinary teams offering excellent professional development and career opportunities. In this role you would be expected to provide a good balance of statutory work and early intervention and preventative services.HOW WILL I BE SUPPORTED?
We are passionate about our people and offer a great working environment. When you join our service you can expect:
- An excellent induction package, adjusted to suit your needs. For example. if you are joining us just after qualification, or from overseas your induction will include a reduced patch and additional support/mentoring from an experienced Educational Psychologist.
- High quality supervision as well as peer support.
- Our commitment to supporting your wellbeing and personal development.
- Our support for a working pattern which suits you, whether that is full time working, part-time working or compressed hours (for example a 9-day fortnight).
- Our support to have a great work/life balance, with flexible working options including an attractive time off in lieu policy.
- Our support to follow your own professional interests through a strong programme of continuing professional development, dedicated project time and opportunities to undertake research.
- An opportunity to choose your office base, working from our central office or one of our family hubs with free car parking, and hot desks available across the County.
- A hybrid model of work which combines office-based working and working from home.
- A co located dedicated business administration team to support your work.
- Recognition of any SPA points you already hold, and encouragement and proactive support to reach any additional SPA points as you become eligible.
- Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
- Hybrid working (home and office working).
- Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
- Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
- Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
- Discounted DCC gym membership.
- Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
- Trade Union membership.
- A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
