Senior Educational Psychologist

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Job Description

Salary: £61,664 - £65,432 (£69,399 including 3 + SPA) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Fringe Allowance £916 per annum

Grade Soulbury B 5-8 + 3 SPA

Permanent Contract

*Thurrock is offering a marketing supplement of £3,000 after 6 months employment, and a further £3,000 after 18 months employment

Thurrock is served by the C2C railway which connects London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, meaning the average train journey time from London to Grays is 40 minutes. Thurrock also has easy access to the A13, M25 and Dartford Crossing.

Thurrock is one of the fastest growing populations in the Eastern Region, with an increasingly diverse community making for interesting and rewarding casework. Thurrock EPS has a continued focus on inclusion and diversity through a series of reflective and pro-active activities to ensure fair and equitable access to our service for all.

We put EP wellbeing and work-life balance at the forefront of what we do. We believe that happy EPs means better outcomes for our children and young people.

As a Senior EP for Thurrock, you will be able to develop an area of senior specialism within the service, with protected time for this activity. We are currently seeking specialisms in Social, Emotional and Mental Health as well as Looked After Children (working with the Virtual School), although other areas of specialism can be negotiated. Through this specialism, you can make a real impact by contributing to the development of policy and strategy within the local authority.

At Thurrock EPS, you will be part of a team of Educational Psychologists with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and to offering the highest quality of person-centred services to children, young people and families living in Thurrock. As a member of the team, you will also participate in providing a traded service to schools and academies through a Consultation First model, work with children and young people from pre-school to post-16, provide crucial support for our most vulnerable residents, and undertake a range of statutory duties.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• A minimum of 1 year's experience working within a Local Authority context.
• A commitment to promoting inclusion through your work with children, families, schools and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively as part of an EP Team, taking a solution-focused approach to enhancing the quality and efficiency of the service.

In return we offer:

• Opportunities to deliver Educational Psychology creatively, in different contexts, and to explore new ways of working
• A well-established and highly regarded EP service
• A commitment to CPD, professional and personal development
• Regular one-to-one supervision, and opportunities for case discussion and peer support (including an enhanced supervision and induction programme for new starters)
• A culture of healthy work/life balance through flexible working arrangements and forward-thinking IT solutions
• The opportunity to participate in service development and transformation in a rapidly changing environment
• Generous local government pension (employer contribution 16.1%)

* Existing SPA points will be honoured following confirmation from your current employer.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level with Children's & Adults Barred List is required for this post.

Please see contact details below for informal enquiries, and to request a copy of our recruitment brochure which details the many benefits of working for Thurrock EPS:

Malcolm W Taylor, Principal Educational Psychologist: Mwtaylor@thurrock.gov.uk

Louise Miller, Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist: louise.miller@thurrock.gov.uk

EP Support Team: EPSupport@thurrock.gov.uk

Thurrock Education Psychology Team (EPS) | Ask Thurrock

Closing Date:

Redeployment Only: 13th March 2025

Internal & External Applications: 30th March 2025

Interview Date: w/c 7th April 2025

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About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council