Educational Psychologist

We are looking to recruit a permanent, full-time Educational Psychologist to join our dynamic, welcoming team in Wigan. Wigan Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is committed to applying psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people. We are a partially traded service, highly regarded by schools and partners, offering a balance of statutory and non-statutory work. Our work is embedded within the wider local authority strategic approach, supporting the development of inclusive settings. There are opportunities to work collaboratively with teams across Education, Health and Care.,

• Provide a high quality applied psychological service, to educational settings and other community agencies
• Contribute creatively to service development initiatives to further achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
• Maintain a focus on prevention and early intervention
• Work in close partnership with children, young people and their families
About us: Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. We are committed to team wellbeing, peer support and continuing professional development and you can expect:-
• High quality supervision and support
• A comprehensive, tailored induction programme
• Proactive systems to support wellbeing and workload management
• Regular opportunities to meet as a team
• Opportunities for developing professional interests and contributing to innovative development work
• A hybrid model of working combining office-based working and working from home
• A dedicated administrative team to support your work
• Recognition of SPA points held and encouragement and support to reach additional SPA points
• Consideration of flexible working arrangements, including term-time only contracts
  
  You will be an Educational Psychologist who is dedicated to making a positive difference for children and young people.
  
  Salary: Soulbury Educational Psychologists Scale A, SCP 3-8 £46,525 - £56,540 per annum plus up to 3 SPAs hours per week