Location: Darlington
Salary: £500 per assessment (approx. 4-5 assessments per week)
Service: Darlington Educational Psychology Service (EPS) - Darlington Borough CouncilDarlington Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is an integral part of Darlington Borough Council. Our team of Educational Psychologists (EPs) plays a vital role in contributing to Education, Health, and Care Needs assessments, providing informed guidance to the Local Authority regarding the needs of individual children and the educational provisions necessary for their development.
Job Overview:
We are seeking experienced and dedicated Locum Educational Psychologists to join our team. This role involves undertaking assessments for children and young people across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary educational settings in Darlington. The successful candidates will produce statutory psychological advice as part of Education Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, ensuring that children receive appropriate outcomes and educational provisions.Key Responsibilities:
Conduct assessments following professional practice guidelines set by the British Psychological Society, HCPC, and the Association of Educational Psychologists.
Evaluate individual needs using diverse psychological approaches, incorporating insights from relevant education professionals, parents, and the child or young person.
Produce statutory reports within agreed timescales that recommend suitable outcomes and provisions for each child or young person, adhering to the format established with the Principal or Senior Educational Psychologist.
Utilise a statutory report template provided by the Principal or Senior Educational Psychologist, ensuring the submission of reports within one week of the agreed deadline to facilitate quality assurance processes.
Provide own assessment tools and resources necessary for the execution of duties.
Engage in face-to-face assessments while being open to remote psychological assessments as required.
Requirements:
Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Evidence of regular, professional supervision in practice.
Enhanced DBS check and a minimum of Level 1 Children's Safeguarding training completed within the last two years. Certificates must be provided.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to collaborative working with multidisciplinary teams.
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