ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH CHILDREN'S SERVICES Educational Psychologists Soulbury Scale A5-10 (£50,627 - £60160) plus Inner London allowance (£3,595) and up to 3 SPA points Permanent full time (35 hours) post For further information see Greenwich - Jobs and careers (royalgreenwichcareers.com) The Royal Greenwich Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Service (EP&WS) has recently expanded and are offering the opportunity for reflective and resourceful educational psychologists (EPs) to support our hard-working, friendly and ambitious team of EPs, assistant EPs, EPs in training, counsellors, restorative approaches facilitators and business support staff. At Royal Greenwich, you will be working alongside colleagues who ensure that the best interests of children and young people are at the heart of what they do. Our recent Area SEND Inspection, noted that, " Professionals regularly go the extra mile to make sure that children and young people's needs are met effectively." (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/44/80495) Our flourishing traded service offers the security and benefits of working for a LA, alongside opportunities to deliver a wide range of preventive work, projects and training. The EPWS promotes a consultation model of service delivery, whilst valuing and respecting diversity in approaches. We promote child and family-centred practice and work creatively to develop bespoke intervention plans. There are opportunities to become involved in projects, including: ELSA, MeLSA, VIG, multi-family groups, training/supervision/coaching programmes, and organisational consultancy. The EPWS plays a key role in the local partnership wellbeing strategy. In addition, we hold dedicated specialist roles working with the: Virtual School ASD Outreach Team Early Years Inclusion Service Primary and Secondary Inclusion Service Youth Justice Service Family Hubs (offering interventions to support parent-infant relationships). As a member of the team, you will benefit from: A supportive senior leadership team committed to the wellbeing of staff, promoting an inclusive working environment and strong commitment to anti-racism. Excellent administrative support. A whole-service CPD programme, alongside time for individual CPD. Protected time for project and innovation work. Protected time for clinical supervision (individual and group) which is separate to line management. Excellent transport links - including the Elizabeth Line. Remote/hybrid working and IT equipment to support. HCPC fees reimbursed. We would like to invite applicants who: Can apply psychology in a range of settings, within the context of a consultation model of service delivery. Value working relationships with colleagues within the team, across Children's Services and within settings. Are committed to child and family-centred approaches. Share our service commitment to anti-racist practice. Applications are welcome from experienced and recently qualified EPs, and those in year 2 or 3 of training. For those new to the profession, please see ' What to expect as a newly qualified EP in Royal Greenwich EPS '. If you would like to discuss this post informally, please contact; Rachel O'Connor (Acting Principal Educational Psychologist): 020 8921 4812 o' Karen Freeman (Psychology Support Officer): 020 8921 4819 (who will put you in touch with one of our current Trainees or recently joined EPs). Closing date for applications: Monday 8th July 2024 Interviews: Thursday 18th July 2024 Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.