Senior Educational Psychologist - #1725419

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

AtHorizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people.We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated HCPCRegistered Educational Psychologistto join our team, delivering evidence-based, therapeutic care in line with Horizon’sSHINE Therapeutic Model of Care.You will workacross multiple schoolsas part of a Multidisciplinary team supporting Young People with social, emotional and Mental Health needs as well and Neurodiverse conditions such as ASD. In addition, you will,provide advice, modelling and support to our education teams.This role will have significant input into shaping growth of the organisation to deliver traded services such as assessments and training.

What you’ll get to do:

• Contribute to the scoping and implementation for areas of growth in the organisation
• Support with development of revenue streams for the division
• Accreditation of training and support packages
• Engage with our children/young people and colleagues to promote constructive working relationships.
• Provide consultation, support and guidance to colleagues to develop therapeutically informed relationships with young people and to develop appropriate behaviour support and care planning strategies.
• Develop and contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic and psychological training.
• Deliver evidence based therapeutic and psychologically led care which conforms to their own ethical standards and is in line with Horizon's Values and SHINE Therapeutic Model of Care.
• Undertake appropriate CPD activities in order to maintain HCPC standards of proficiency.
• Visit each of our schools in our portfolio at least once per month

What we’re looking for from you:

• Doctorate in Educational Psychology.
• Professional registrationas an Educational Psychologist with the HCPC.
• Innovative with an interest in project work to support the growth of the organisation
• Be values lead.
• Clear and concisecommunication skills.
• Knowledge and skills of psychotherapeuticapproaches, relevant to Looked after Children.
• Knowledge of legislation in relations to trauma, young people, mental health, or Looked after Children.
• Understanding of Ofsted regulations for Independent Schools.
• Ability to provide onsite support for each school on a termly basis.
• Post qualification training in dyslexia assessment is desirable.

Why work for us?

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• Professional registration fees paid

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