Educational Psychologist

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of The Children in Kent ?

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for an Educational Psychologist to join Kent with a Pay rate up to 600 a day on a locum basis.

The benefits of this Educational Psychologist role:

• Fully Remote working

Job Description;

• To carry out educational psychology assessments of children and young people's special educational needs to provide statutory advice in line with the regulations set out in the 2014 Children and Families Act and the SEND Code of Practice according to relevant timescales. This may include appropriate contributions and presentations to support tribunal procedures.
• Locum EPs are responsible for ensuring that any concerns they may have of a Child Protection/Children in Need nature are reported to the designated person in line with the LAs Child Protection Procedure. It is an expectation of the post that Child Protection training will be undertaken.
• Locum EPs will promote and facilitate the development of effective, inclusive evidenced based practice when working with practitioners in schools with the aim of improving equitable access to education and attainment for all children , especially those who are vulnerable and/or have special educational needs.
• To work collaboratively with parents, young people, schools, early years settings and FE colleges and other practitioners to promote shared understanding of children's strengths, the outcomes that would support educational progress towards independence in adulthood and provision to enable outcomes to be achieved as part of the process of providing Education, Health Care needs assessment EP advice.
• To undertake LA/SEN work, using report templates and following protocols and policy guidance as required. All locum EP reports are quality assured by Senior EPs. Locum EPs are expected to amend and/or revise advice in response to Kent Senior EP feedback. Locum EPs will ensure a high standard of practice is provided to Kent County Council and that the Health Care Professions Council requirements for Continuing Professional Development and supervision are maintained

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place
• "Warm Welcome" bonus - get 250 when you secure a role through our agency

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply.

If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.