You'll be working alongside EPs, trainee EPs, assistant EPs, counsellors and specialist practitioners who are committed to ensuring that children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. "Professionals regularly go the extra mile to make sure that children and young people's needs are met effectively." - Ofsted Area SEND Inspection About the role Our thriving traded service combines the stability of a local authority with opportunities to deliver preventative, systemic and innovative work. We work within a consultation model, valuing diverse psychological approaches and prioritising child and family-centred practice. Opportunities include involvement in:
- ELSA and MeLSA
- Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
- Multi-family group work
- Training, supervision and coaching
- Organisational and systems consultancy
We are particularly excited to be developing and piloting our 'Expert at Hand' offer-an innovative approach providing timely, accessible psychological support at the point of need. You will play a key role in shaping, delivering and evaluating this emerging model.
Specialist opportunities
- Virtual School
- ASD Outreach
- Early Years Inclusion
- Inclusion Service
- Youth Justice Service
- Family Hubs (including parent-infant work)
What we offer
- Strong, supportive leadership with a clear commitment to staff wellbeing and anti-racist practice
- Excellent administrative support
- Comprehensive CPD programme + protected individual CPD time
- Protected time for projects, innovation and service development
- Regular clinical supervision (separate from line management)
- Flexible hybrid working with IT support
- HCPC fees reimbursed
- Excellent transport links (including the Elizabeth Line)
We are looking for EPs who:
- Can apply psychology flexibly within a consultation framework
- Value strong relationships and collaborative working
- Are committed to child and family-centred practice
Share our commitment to equity, inclusion and anti-racist practice
- Experienced EPs
- Newly qualified EPs
- Trainee EPs
Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).
Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.
How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short‑listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator' to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
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Educational Psychologists 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
