Educational Psychologist in Bracknell

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Educational Psychologist, or a third-year Trainee Educational Psychologist, to join our strengths-based Educational Psychology Service (EPS). The successful applicant will undertake a varied and meaningful workload in addition to core statutory duties.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

We are looking for an Educational Psychologist who is enthusiastic about applying psychology to make a meaningful difference for children, young people and their families. In this role, you will help shape our new core service delivery offer, ensuring it is both evidence based and impactful. Alongside this, you will deliver a traded service to education settings, commissioned work (Early Help, Virtual School and Children’s Social Care) and lead on projects such as ELSA, PINS and our parent/carer helpline.

The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is a small, highly skilled team of Educational Psychologists who work collaboratively with children, young people, their families and other professionals across a range of settings. We apply psychology to bring about positive change, support progress in learning and enhance emotional wellbeing.

Educational Psychologists (EPs) in Bracknell Forest pride themselves on being inclusive, person-centred and trauma informed. We provide a balanced workload to all our team members - Seniors, EPs, and Trainees - and offer opportunities to develop or extend specialist interests and skills aligned with our service plan and the evolving needs of the wider organisation. We have regular face to face team meetings in our central Bracknell office in addition to regular peer supervision and continuous professional development opportunities. We actively encourage collaborative working with fellow Educational Psychologists and colleagues across the local authority.

• Provide a traded service to link education settings alongside delivering a free systemic offer that is available to all education settings.
• Deliver core EPS commissions within the Council (Virtual School, Social Care and Early Help) and lead on a variety of strategic projects (ELSA, PINS, parent/carer helpline).
• Shape and innovate strategy including supporting the SEND Priority Action Plan and Health Transformation Programme within the Council and across the wider community.
• Provide high-quality psychological advice as part of statutory EHC needs assessments.
• Contribute to SEND decision making groups by advocating for children and young people and contributing a psychological viewpoint.

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
• Reimbursement of HCPC registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Reasonable adjustments: We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd February. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS check as part of pre-employment checks. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Sponsorship for work is considered on a case-by-case basis. No agencies please.

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.