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Job Title: Educational Psychologist (6 month contract)

Company: Optima Plus Recruitment

Location: Dorchester

Hours: TBC

Daily Rate: £427.68 per day

About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist to apply psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and help our Client to fulfil its statutory duties. The role involves partnering with parents, carers, and children, using person-centred planning, and collaborating with schools, colleagues, and agencies to enhance skills and early intervention.

Responsibilities:

* Assist in maintaining and developing psychological services, especially for Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments.

* Ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.

* Enhance the skills and capacity of settings and colleagues.

* Ensure coordinated service delivery.

* Participate in development meetings and align practices with service policies.

* Attend and contribute to meetings by Family Partnership Zones and other Local Authority Directorates.

* Contribute to the in-service education of teachers.

* Engage in further training and professional development.

Requirements:

* Post-graduate professional qualification appropriate for practice in the UK as an Educational Psychologist (or will have by start date).

* Understanding of children’s rights and the SEND Code of Practice 0-25.

* Various assessment approaches and methods for developing social, emotional, and resiliency skills in children and young people.

* Psychological theories, evidence-based interventions for SEND, and national developments.

* Skills in empowering professionals and families, proactive psychology application, solution focused problem-solving, and effective inclusion.

* Excellent interpersonal skills, time management, commitment to CPD, professional integrity, effective communication, and facilitation of joint working with Health and Social Care colleagues

How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: 30th September 2024

Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment