Job Description

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

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for an Educational psychologist to join their Council with a Pay rate up to £1200 per assessment on a locum basis.

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

Fully remote

Supportive team to work in

Laptop and training provided

To contribute to improving the quality of education provided by maintained schools and academies in Hampshire and the Isle of White for children and young people and especially those with SEN by

Providing psychological advice (including statutory advice) to SEN services and other officers for children and young people aged 0 - 25.

Providing psychological advice and support to communities, school, parents, children and young people.

Contributing to multi - agency support for children and young people

Act as consultant on Psychological matters with parents, carers, teachers, other professionals working with children and young people.

Work with staff in Education and Inclusion branch in order to contribute to school effectiveness

Prepare and maintain writes records.

You must be able to provide statutory advice to LA's in accordance with the SEN code of practice.

You must be willing to attend SEN and disability tribunals as required by the LA.Requirements as an educational psychologist include:

Candidates would need to commit to an absolute minimum of 2 assessments per month, and also commit up until March 2025.

All EP's must have 3 years of experience to practice as a contractor

Candidates need a PHD / Doctorate or Masters in Educational Psychology - or equivalent.

Candidates must be able to provide 2 anonymous reports for HCC to read with CV submission

Whilst in the role, all reports will be read and checked - critiqued where necessaryBenefits 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