Educational Psychologist

at  Rochdale Council

We are recruiting to a main grade post within our close, nurturing and innovative team. Central to our consultative model is a strong commitment to the application of person-centred approaches and our values centre around social justice and anti-discriminatory practice.

In Rochdale we can offer:

• Regular peer and group supervision and on-going opportunities to reflect on and develop practice in this area as part of the team.
• Regular CPD opportunities to develop a range of skills and pursue areas of interest and/or specialisms, including project work and action research
• Opportunities to develop and participate in a wide range of evidence-based intervention and training packages through our partially traded services model. Current programmes include The Baby Room Project, Connect to Communicate, Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Aware Schools Programme and ELSA.
• Flexible working at home arrangements
• Administrative support and access to ICT equipment and support
• The opportunity to use psychology in a pro-active and positive way to make a real difference to young people and families

Applicants for the Maingrade post are required to have a psychology degree, professional qualification in Educational Psychology (3rd year trainees are welcome to apply for a September 2025 start) and registration with the HCPC.
For an informal discussion about the post and/or to arrange a visit please contact Lucy Charters (Principal EP) on 01706 926400 or lucy.charters@rochdale.gov.uk.
To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

PLEASE INCLUDE REFERENCE TO YOUR QUALIFICATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFIED ON THE PERSON SPECIFICATION WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION

Casual car allowance is payable.

Please refer the Job description for details