Student Wellbeing Consultant Hiring Immediately

*Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!
• (t's andc's apply)
• It doesnt have to be! Come to work for Outcomes First Group for a betterworklife balance!
• Job Title:
Educational Psychologist
• Location:
Underley Gardens School - North West
• Contract:
Permanent, Term Time only,
• There may be scope for this role tobe a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get intouch to discuss.
• Hours:
20 hours per week, 2.5 days per week, TBC
• Salary:
• £50,000 - £60,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)
• Essential:
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
• As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an EducationalPsychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs.If you are looking to join a dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary teamin a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you.
• About the Role
• You'll join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated and embedded clinicalstaff providing psychological assessment and intervention for pupils withinthe schools, guidance for education teams and professional developmenttraining for staff. The role involves communicating with families carers andspecialist agencies. You'll work alongside the clinical teams' OccupationalTherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists,Assistant Psychologists and Therapies Assistant's.Due to most children and young people in OFG already having EHCP's onplacement entry, our Educational Psychologists are afforded the capacity tosupport children and young people without the time constraints associated withEHCN assessments. You will be involved in a rich variety of work, deliveringand supporting children and young people at universal, targeted and specialistservice levels, to meet their EHCP identified needs, and emerging needs.When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which iswhy we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we arelooking for a Educational Psychologist who shares our vision; to buildincredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy andto make their way in the world.
• Underley Gardens School - North West
• (Welcome to Underley Garden School)(
underleygarden.co.uk)
• About the Group
• Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needseducation. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland andWales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thepeople we educate for.Our Clinical Wellbeing Teams maintain nurturing environments where our pupilscan flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. Allour settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard,respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified 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 are looking for?
• We are looking for a qualified Educational Psychologist with a masters ordoctoral professional qualification and HCPC registration. You'll need to becreative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complexneeds.The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of working in withpeople with complex SEN needs. You'll need to be a good communicator withstrong skills in assessment and report writing.
• Key Accountabilities:
• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for pupils within the schools
• Offer guidance for education teams
• To provide supervision to agreed members of the clinical team
• Communicating with families carers and specialist agencies
• Engage in professional development training for all staff
• Essential Criteria
• A doctoral or masters professional qualification in Educational Psychology
• Registered with the HCPC as qualified Educational Psychologist
• Creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils
• Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
• What's in it for you?
• We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people areheard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work withenergy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in theirwork. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make OutcomesFirst Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why weprovide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your worklife but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can beand offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
• We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first
• We provide continuous professional development to take your career further
• You will always feel valued, important and secure
• We believe in the abilities and potential of our team
• We build our bonds through a great social events calendar
• Our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' initiative provides total support
• An 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 network
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
• The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• Work 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 andPerson Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, pleasecontact ***
• At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will besubject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhancedDBS
• Vacancy ID:
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