Job Title: Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £63,500 (negotiable dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent/Fixed-Term/Part-Time/Full-Time
Hours: Negotiable (FT equivalent 40 hours)
bMindful Psychology are currently recruiting for a Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those who are looked after (CLA).

JOB SUMMARY

This is a unique opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to work in exciting and different contexts. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of a trauma-informed educational psychology service that sits within a diverse multi-disciplinary team comprising of clinical, educational and forensic psychologists, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapist and assistant psychologists.
The educational psychology service primarily provides commissioned work in mainstream schools, SEN and with families, with some additional opportunities to work in children’s residential homes and fostering services, depending on where postholders have a specific interest. The service works closely with the University of Manchester. The post does not require involvement in statutory assessment work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experienced in working with children and young people with SEN and/or those in care.
• Knowledgeable about trauma-informed approaches, attachment theory, and evidence-based interventions.
• An effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Passionate about inclusion and committed to reducing barriers to learning and development.
• Skilled in providing consultation, assessment, and intervention within multi-agency contexts.
• ADOS and/or ADR training is desirable but not essential.

ABOUT US

bMindful Psychology is an award-winning mental health service provider, committed to delivering high-quality psychological support to marginalised children and young people who have experienced developmental and relational trauma. We are passionate about supporting the teams around the child to ensure positive outcomes through consultation, implementation of tailored care plans, and training. At bMindful, our vision is to offer a comprehensive range of services to support professionals, who in turn can support children and young people to reach their potential and have rich and meaningful lives.
bMindful Psychology has a broad range of services with a strong ethos of multidisciplinary and a hard-working team approach to provide those using our services with the best possible advice and support. This means significantly improving or supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all children and young people who use our service by means of clinical excellence so that they can reach their full potential.

FOR THIS ROLE, WE CAN CONSIDER 1 OF 2 SPECIALIST SENIOR LEAD COMPETENCIES DEPENDANT ON THE POSTHOLDERS PAST EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST OF EMPLOYMENT.

• Autism Lead: contributing to high quality NICE informed multi-disciplinary neuro development assessments in autism and neuro-affirming post diagnostic support for children and families
• Emotional Based School Non-Attendance Lead: contributing service design and support for children who are receiving education outside of the school system due to chronic mental health needs

FURTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to neuro-affirming neurodevelopmental assessments and post diagnostic support.
• Provide consultations and psychological assessments to identify and address the needs of children with SEN and those in care
• Working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support schools, children and parents/carers.
• Co-develop person centred reports and intervention plans, including strategies to support learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Provide training and workshops to educators and carers, enhancing their understanding of neurodiversity, SEN, trauma, and attachment.
• Offer trauma informed support and guidance to children and young people, promoting resilience and positive mental health.
• Support the placement of Year 1 TEPs and contribute to research development.
• Contribute to bMindful service development and the promotion of inclusive practices across education and care settings.
• Working children and families in the community