Imagine a career where your ideas shape the future, your work directly impacts your community, and your growth is supported at every step. That's what we offer at Suffolk County Council. As our new Educational Psychologist within our vibrant Psychology and Therapeutic Services team, you'll be at the forefront of reimagining how local government can serve and improve lives. Join us, and let's reimagine the possibilities together.

Disability Confident
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Innovation at the Core: Help develop our values-based practice through creative workstreams, progressive practice and partnership working.
- Collaborative Culture: Work systemically with our multi-agency partners to drive positive change. We champion consultation, person-centred approaches, evidence-based practice, and therapeutic support.
- Varied and Rewarding: Be part of an evolving community-based service that places children and families at the heart. We promote innovative applications of psychology to promote positive outcomes.
- Professional Development: Benefit from HCPC reimbursement, generous CPD, quality supervision and links with EP Doctorate/Masters courses.
You will:
- adopt solution-focused strategies,
- proactively develop inclusive, person-centred, strengths-based approaches,
- show enthusiasm for delivering therapeutic approaches,
- skilfully utilise consultation to achieve collaborative solutions; and
- confidently apply online tools and digital technologies.
You will need to be professionally qualified and HCPC registered.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Additional benefits include
- LG (Local Government) or NHS pension, subject to meeting the current requirements
- a generous relocation package
- essential car user allowance, access to a car leasing and/or cycle-to-work scheme
- dedicated business support team
- flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
- staff networks that are open to staff, councillors and partners who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values, and beliefs.