At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mental wellbeing of children and young people through effective interventions.
- Company: Join the Healthier Minds Service within East Renfrewshire Council.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in Educational Psychology and contribute to meaningful change.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Recent graduate with a passion for mental health and working with children.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates for the position of Educational Psychology Assistant within the Healthier Minds Service, an innovative approach to promoting and supporting the mental wellbeing of children and young people within East Renfrewshire.
The Educational Psychology Assistant will be part of the Educational Psychology Service, located within the Healthier Minds Service and operationally managed by the Recovery & Service Development Co-ordinator: Children & Young People's Emotional Wellbeing. The successful applicant will work alongside colleagues to develop and deliver effective interventions that support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. They will also have a key role in supporting service evaluation, reporting and data collection/analysis.
This post is an ideal opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Educational Psychology. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.
For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page here. Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here.
Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.
Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.
Additional Information: Please click on the attachments below for full details of this post.
Educational Psychology Assistant - ERN06439 in Barrhead employer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
East Renfrewshire Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment that prioritises the mental wellbeing of children and young people. As part of the Healthier Minds Service, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with passionate colleagues, engage in meaningful interventions, and contribute to service evaluation, all while benefiting from professional development opportunities in the field of Educational Psychology. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers a unique chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals in East Renfrewshire.
