Overview
In this Educational Psychologist role, you will contribute to a values-driven, child- and family-centred service within the EP&Wellbeing team. You’ll work in a consultative model to deliver preventative, systemic and innovative support across settings. The role includes shaping new approaches like the Expert at Hand and collaborating with schools and partner services to improve outcomes. You will be part of a supportive, reflective environment with strong leadership and ongoing CPD.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible hybrid working with IT support
- HCPC fees reimbursed
- excellent administrative support
- comprehensive CPD programme + protected time
- regular clinical supervision
- project time for innovation and service development
Responsibilities
- Operate within a consultation framework to support schools and families
- Engage in ELSA and MeLSA, Video Interaction Guidance (VIG), and multi-family group work
- Provide training, supervision and coaching to staff and trainees
- Deliver organisational and systems consultancy to improve services
- Contribute to evaluating and scaling innovative approaches like Expert at Hand
- Collaborate with cross-sector partners (Virtual School, ASD Outreach, Early Years Inclusion, Inclusion Service, Youth Justice Service, Family Hubs)
- Support wellbeing initiatives as part of the borough’s wellbeing strategy
- Participate in service development, project work and CPD planning
- Provide direct practice that aligns with equity, inclusion and anti-racist principles
Key requirements
- Ability to apply psychology within a consultation framework
- Strong commitment to child and family-centred practice
- Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and anti-racist practice
- Experience or openness to working in a multi-disciplinary, supportive team
- Knowledge of or interest in preventative and systemic approaches
- collaboration
- reflective practice
- strong communication
- Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
- ELS A / MeLSA methods
- multi-family group work
Educational Psychologist in London employer: Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and collaboration. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within the Housing and Safer Communities Directorate, alongside a commitment to maintaining high standards in compliance and safety. With a focus on community impact and a stable office environment, this role provides a meaningful career path for those passionate about engineering and public service.
Contact Details:
Royal Borough of Greenwich Recruitment Team
