Salary: £58,348 - £62,540 (66,425 including 3 + SPA) per annum (pro rata if part time)

Fringe Allowance £916

Grade Soulbury B 4-7 + 3 SPA

Permanent 

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 Early Years and Looked After Children (working with the Virtual School), although other areas of specialism can be discussed with the Principal Psychologist. Through this specialism, you can make a difference by contributing to the development of policy and strategy within the local authority.

As a member of the team, you will also participate in providing a traded service to schools and academies, work with pre-school and vulnerable children, and undertake a range of statutory duties. You will be providing consultation for services and direct support for children, young people and their families.

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 the ideal candidate you will:

· Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist

· A minimum of 1 years’ experience working within a Local Authority context

· A commitment to promoting inclusion through your work with children, families, schools and

other professionals

· A capacity to respond creatively to change

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

· Regular supervision, opportunities for case discussion and peer support

· A commitment to CPD, professional and personal development

· Flexible working arrangements and encouragement of a healthy work/life balance

· 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.

Please see contact details below for informal enquiries, and to request a copy of our recruitment flyer 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 

Services we provide | Educational psychology | Thurrock Council

Closing Dates: 

Internal and External: 3rd May 2024

Interview Date: WC 6th May 2024

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

jobprofile - Senior - Educational - Psychologist .pdf

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