Educational Psychologist in Egginton

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!*It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!Job Title:         Educational PsychologistLocation:         Longdon Park School, DerbyshireContract:         PermanentHours:             Part time/Full time; Monday to FridaySalary:             Up to £63,840 per annum (dependent on experience)plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you.About the RoleYou’ll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils within the school/s, guidance for education and care teams and professional development training for all staff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers and specialist agencies. You’ll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.Location: Homebased / Longdon Park School – Longdon Park School provides specialist education for pupils with complex needs including Autistic pupils - aged between 5 and 18 years old, for pupils and forms part of our Options brand.There is scope for this role to cover more than one school in the area, to be discussed. About the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit: Who we’re looking for?We are looking for an Educational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You’ll need to be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs. You’ll need to be a good communicator with strong skills in assessment and report writing.Key Accountabilities:Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schoolsOffer guidance for education and care teamsTo provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical teamCommunicating with families/ carers and specialist agenciesEngage in professional development training for all staffEssential CriteriaA doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational PsychologyRegistered with the HCPCCreative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupilsAble to work as part of a team and be self-reliantWhat’s in it for you?We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.We are a values-driven organisation that puts people firstWe provide continuous professional development to take your career furtherYou will always feel valued, important and secureWe believe in the abilities and potential of our teamWe build our bonds through a great social events calendarOur ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ initiative provides total supportAn unrivalled core induction, local induction, and a dedicated buddy, who will be there to support you from day one.Generous Annual Leave Entitlement An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school etc.)Professional support networkContributory PensionEmployee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailersCareer pathways and a dedicated learning and development teamThe Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centreCycle to Work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSalary FinanceWork 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation periodFor further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS