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OverviewWe are proud of our large Assistant Psychologist team based in our four locality teams, who support team delivery. We have strong ties with University Educational Psychology training courses and provide a large number of placements for trainee colleagues, including Fieldwork A or B placements and Year 2 and 3 Trainees. We also have a pool of Associate EP colleagues who support our statutory commitments and are valued within our service. The service has strong, positive relationships with the local authority, schools and partner agencies, and is well integrated into the broader system of support for vulnerable children, young people and their families in the city. The Educational Psychology Service has an excellent reputation and is committed to innovation, quality improvement, research and development. We engage in initiatives such as SCERTS, ELSA, VIG, VERP, MeLSA, Trauma Informed Attachment Aware Schools and Restorative Practice. Our EPs have the freedom to work at the individual, small/whole group, staff, parent, or systemic level. We are not prescriptive and value the diversity of approaches of our psychologists. We are committed to promoting professional development at all levels and offer opportunities to take on leadership roles within the service for those aspiring to become managers. We are a friendly and highly supportive service where collaboration and peer supervision are actively encouraged.
Responsibilities and opportunities
Engage in a range of work at the individual, small/whole group, staff, parent, or systemic level as part of a multidisciplinary Educational Psychology Service.
Contribute to a supportive and collaborative team environment and participate in peer supervision and professional development.
Requirements
Applicants must be HCPC registered Educational Psychologists and/or Trainee EPs who are currently in Year 3 of their Doctoral course.
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
About Birmingham City CouncilBirmingham is a vibrant city with a culturally and ethnically diverse population. We are renowned for being a pioneering city, with a City Council that is not complacent. As the largest local authority with the largest youth population in Europe, Birmingham City Council employs more than 10,000 people and has big plans to reshape this place for generations to come. We are expanding the city''s Educational Psychology Service to meet high demand. There are over 450 schools across the local authority, with which we work and support. Birmingham aims to apply psychology to support the learning, development and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. Our service provides professional psychological services for children, young people, and families across a wide range of educational settings in the city. Joining one of our inclusive and friendly teams means working alongside over 50 HCPC registered educational psychologists, many with diverse specialisms and interests. Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills, and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. The Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.
Application process and equal opportunitiesWe are an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We support internal mobility and development. Applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or any way we can support you through your application. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
BenefitsWorking for Birmingham City Council offers excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes, and discounts at city centre establishments.
NoteThere are five key priorities guiding the Council’s work: A Prosperous Birmingham, An Inclusive Birmingham, A Safe Birmingham, A Healthy Birmingham, and A Green Birmingham.
Core values and visionWe see the Council''s role as providing strategic leadership, visualising a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We strive to ensure services are provided for all, working with partners and placing citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of decision-making. We seek people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We offer development opportunities and pathways for long-term success, including ..... full job details .....