Overview
As Senior Educational Psychologist you will lead strategic development of the Educational Psychology Service to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0–25. You will supervise colleagues and trainees, deliver statutory and non-statutory work, and provide consultation at individual, group and systemic levels. You will support inclusion and SEND reforms and help develop psychologically informed practice across education, health and care systems. An enhanced DBS check is required; you will shape service delivery and professional leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead areas of strategic development within the service
- Support delivery of traded and statutory services
- Supervise colleagues and trainees
- Provide consultation and intervention at individual, group and systemic levels
- Contribute to development of psychologically informed practice across education, health and care systems
- Promote inclusion and SEND reforms
- Undertake statutory and non-statutory work
Key requirements
- Enhanced DBS check
- Leadership and supervision experience (supervising colleagues and trainees)
- Experience with statutory and non-statutory educational psychology work
- Ability to lead strategic development and service improvement
- Collaborative, cross-system working across education, health and care
- leadership
- collaboration
- communication
- educational psychology practice
- systemic consultation
- service development
Senior Educational Psychologist employer: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer for those passionate about child protection and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. With a strong commitment to restorative practices and supportive leadership, employees are empowered to build lasting relationships with families, fostering real change. Located in Brierley Hill, the council offers a collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for dedicated social workers to thrive.
Contact Details:
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
