Knowsley Educational Psychology Service is pleased to be recruiting to our successful and innovative team. We are seeking skilled Psychologists (or Trainee EPs undertaking their third year of doctoral training) who are passionate about making a difference to the community they serve.
Our thriving team are wholly invested in early intervention and the application of psychology in a proactive and positive way to make a real difference to the children, and families of the Borough. Our established and diverse model of service delivery offers opportunities to be involved in a wide range of projects and initiatives, including the roll out of our new Experts at Hand offer in line with our local SEND reform plan.
By joining us in Knowsley EPS you will have the opportunity to:
- Hold a varied and rewarding caseload, undertaking project and strategic development work, alongside traded and statutory work within our schools and educational settings.
- Shape and facilitate our ‘Experts at Hand’ model in line with National and local SEND reforms.
- Be a part of a supportive, dynamic, and committed team of psychologists with the added benefit of professional business support.
- Contribute to shaping service development and enhancing our role through multi-agency and strategic working with a variety of partners.
- Access clinical and peer group supervision.
- Supervise Trainee Educational Psychologists as part of their Doctoral Training.
- Access internal professional development through Enquiry Based Learning and Interest groups.
- Use a wide range of assessment tools and materials including Q interactive.
- Benefit from a generous annual leave allocation, with additional annual concessionary days the ability to accrue and use flexitime.
- Undertake a full corporate induction.
- Take advantage of our hybrid working model, enabling flexible home working as well as access to a well-equipped and vibrant office environment (with communal social and working areas as well as free tea and coffee!) located within Nutgrove Villa in Huyton village.
- Work in an easily accessible location (15 mins to Liverpool, 30 mins to Manchester), with ample free parking available on site and nearby.
- Access generous Local Government pension scheme.
- Access car user allowance and increased mileage rates (conditions apply).
- Access to working rewards including:
- Cycle scheme,
- Car benefit scheme,
- Discounted gym membership (with Volair), and a host of other discounts and well-being support via VIVUP.
Please note: Our streamlined recruitment process involves sharing your CV and a brief supporting statement and joining us for an informal discussion. We look forward to meeting you soon!
We are also always looking to enhance our excellent bank of Associate Educational Psychologists, to work flexibly with the service on ad hoc statutory work. With the advantages of excellent administrative support, regular opportunities for work and easy to navigate systems, please get in touch if you are interested in joining our extended team!
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Dr Hannah Barton, Principal Educational Psychologist for an informal chat or more information on 0151 43 3516 / 2057 or via email on [email protected]. or
Joanne Dean and Allison Inoue on telephone number - 0151 443 3516 / 2057
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
