Job summary
The post holder will be committed to the use of inclusive, evidenced-based applications of psychological approaches that promote positive outcomes for young people and reduce barriers to learning. The post holder will have a detailed understanding of the needs of young people who have experienced aspects linked to relational attachment or developmental trauma. They will be committed to the use of relational based approaches to supporting children, such as Emotion Coaching, Trauma-informed, solution orientated.
North Yorkshire Local Educational Authority are looking for a committed and enthusiastic, Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist to join the Inclusion Team and work directly with NYC Virtual School as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The Virtual school works with colleagues to support the education and wellbeing of looked after young people, those young people who are in care - previously looked after children, PLAC, Children in Need, CIN and young people who have a Child Protection, CP plan. There will be collaboration with the Virtual School and nationally recognised ARC, as a vital part of the role.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will:
Develop and deliver training to settings
Develop and deliver training for Virtual School personnel
Coach others in psychological approaches linked to the latest research in trauma responsive practice
Conduct action research and have the ability to carry out research for the Virtual School in accordance with their strategic objectives
Provide regular psychological case situation supervision to the Virtual School
Undertake multi-agency consultation work for schools
Make use of complex problem-solving approaches such as Circle of Adults.
Contribute to the SEMH strategic group and regional and National conferences as required by the Virtual Schools head teacher
Work closely with partners such as social work teams, Psychologically Informed Partnership Approach, PIPA psychologists with some joint working / training to support foster carers.
Offer support as required by the Virtual Schools head teacher as an integral part of the role
About us
We are the region's largest employer with a workforce exceeding 15,000 people. Our employees cover a diverse mixture of roles such as: legal, teaching, social work and engineering, and we can offer you the opportunity to develop your career. From children's social care to highways, our services are regarded as among the best nationally. We are a loyal and committed workforce who are resilient, innovative and stay ahead of the curve.
We look for innovative individuals who will help us realise our ambition of ensuring that all residents of North Yorkshire have access to live happier, healthier and more independent lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide support for the
education and wellbeing of Children in Care, previously in care and children
with a social worker.
Develop the use of
inclusive, evidence-based applications of psychological approaches to promote
positive outcomes for young people and reduce barriers to learning. This will
include consultation around individual cases and systemic working
Deliver the North Yorkshire
Attachment and Trauma Aware School Project audit and training, making sure
this is kept up to date with the latest neuroscience and evidence base in
this field
Support schools to develop
an action research project to support practice
Provide supervision to key
staff such as Virtual School around complex cases which may include further
multi-agency consultation
Deliver problem-solving
approaches, such as Circle of Adults, PATH, Solution Circles, MEPs around
complex casework, as required and in accordance with the need of the case
situation
Lead the further
development of support networks such as NYC Trauma/Emotion Coaching Interest
Group, the regional Emotion Coaching NE network and the North Attachment
Research Community group
Ensure effective collaboration with key
stakeholders to build
capacity and maximise outcomes for
children and young people across locality services
Enable regular
audit of services, ensuring that services are compliant with
national good practice,
guidance, regulations, legislation including Ofsted frameworks.
Ensure that
strategic visions are translated into
local plans in collaboration with
professionals, partners, and service users
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide support for the
education and wellbeing of Children in Care, previously in care and children
with a social worker.
Develop the use of
inclusive, evidence-based applications of psychological approaches to promote
positive outcomes for young people and reduce barriers to learning. This will
include consultation around individual cases and systemic working
Deliver the North Yorkshire
Attachment and Trauma Aware School Project audit and training, making sure
this is kept up to date with the latest neuroscience and evidence base in
this field
Support schools to develop
an action research project to support practice
Provide supervision to key
staff such as Virtual School around complex cases which may include further
multi-agency consultation
Deliver problem-solving
approaches, such as Circle of Adults, PATH, Solution Circles, MEPs around
complex casework, as required and in accordance with the need of the case
situation
Lead the further
development of support networks such as NYC Trauma/Emotion Coaching Interest
Group, the regional Emotion Coaching NE network and the North Attachment
Research Community group
Ensure effective collaboration with key
stakeholders to build
capacity and maximise outcomes for
children and young people across locality services
Enable regular
audit of services, ensuring that services are compliant with
national good practice,
guidance, regulations, legislation including Ofsted frameworks.
Ensure that
strategic visions are translated into
local plans in collaboration with
professionals, partners, and service users
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applications are welcomed from candidates who have a masters or doctorate level qualification in Educational Psychology and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC. You should be creative and forward thinking with the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm, and willingness to use psychological frameworks to facilitate positive change.
Experience
Essential
- Recent management / leadership experience in an educational psychology service
- Experience of successfully working as an EP in a variety of contexts, including working with care experienced young people / multi-agency teams
- Experience of supervising or appraising staff
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of current guidance and legislation
- Knowledge of statutory requirements, including requirements in respect of Data protection and Freedom of Information
- Expert level knowledge of Educational Psychology
- Detailed understanding of the needs of young people who may have experienced Relational Attachment difficulties or developmental trauma
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applications are welcomed from candidates who have a masters or doctorate level qualification in Educational Psychology and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC. You should be creative and forward thinking with the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm, and willingness to use psychological frameworks to facilitate positive change.
Experience
Essential
- Recent management / leadership experience in an educational psychology service
- Experience of successfully working as an EP in a variety of contexts, including working with care experienced young people / multi-agency teams
- Experience of supervising or appraising staff
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of current guidance and legislation
- Knowledge of statutory requirements, including requirements in respect of Data protection and Freedom of Information
- Expert level knowledge of Educational Psychology
- Detailed understanding of the needs of young people who may have experienced Relational Attachment difficulties or developmental trauma
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
