Educational Psychologist

Cardiff Educational Psychology Service is made up of dynamic, creative, friendly and highly motivated team of educational psychologists who have a range of experience and diverse professional interests. We have a collective team vision that values creativity, collaboration and wellbeing.

This is positive and exciting time for the service with opportunities to be involved in several strategic developments, alongside work with schools which utilises consultation to bring about positive change. EPs are encouraged to be creative and collaborative, working jointly with other specialist services to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.

We have close links with Cardiff University; we support trainees through supervision and recognise the contributions they bring to the service with innovation and research.

The team also includes Assistant EPs who provide excellent training and intervention to schools under the supervision of members of the team.

If you thrive in an environment that encourages continuing professional development and innovation, where no two days are the same, then working in the vibrant and diverse capital city of Wales is a great fit for you.

The team is valued within the local authority with members of the team taking the lead on several initiatives and projects. We are always on the lookout for strategic opportunities that mean we can share psychology as widely as possible with professionals within education and beyond. All EPs are encouraged to contribute to the team vision and plan which is reviewed regularly.

We take working with our schools very seriously and request regular feedback from them to ensure the service is always improving and evolving. We also work hard to find ways to celebrate our successes and ensure that the many and varied skills of Educational Psychologists are recognised and understood by those we work with.

Team wellbeing is very important to us. Induction time, line management supervision and peer supervision time is provided as standard but informal lunches, nights out and activities are also vital to build relationships and ensure lots of informal support.

Hybrid working is encouraged by the local authority and appropriate equipment will be provided to ensure that working from home and community hubs is possible. However, we recognise the value of in person contact and monthly team meetings are always held in person and always include a range of healthy and less healthy snacks.

We are very excited to advertise posts within Cardiff Educational Psychology Service and we would welcome applications from both qualified EPs and those currently in year 2 or 3 of the DEdPsy training course . The service has recently undergone a regrading process and offers posts starting at point 3 on the Soulbury scale rising to point 8 with opportunities for professional points.

We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with the knowledge, skills, experience and enthusiasm who enjoys working as part of a team and values collaboration with other professionals. Someone with a passion for psychology and an understanding of the positive difference it can make for children and young people.

You will need to have a Degree in Psychology (or equivalent) as recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a professional post-graduate qualification in Educational Psychology, accredited by BPS. You will also need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Grade: EDPSY A: SCP 3-8 plus 3 SPA

Salary: £47,688 - £57,954 up to £63,394

For an informal conversation about the posts please contact Jo Pike ) or Emma Lovett ).

This post is suitable for job share.

This post has a requirement for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks, with Child and Adult Barring List checks.

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