Associate / Locum Educational Psychologists - Central Bedfordshire Council

Associate / Locum Educational Psychologists – Extended Educational Psychology Team
Location: Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and occasional out-of-authority locations
Contract Type: Locum 
Pay: Starting from £1,100 per assessment (£550 per day equivalent), negotiable depending on experience
Central Bedfordshire Council is expanding its Extended Educational Psychology Team and is seeking Associate / Locum Educational Psychologists to support statutory assessment and tribunal work.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking for flexible, assessment-focused work with competitive rates and clear timelines.
About the Role:

• Focus on statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and tribunal-related work.
• All observational and direct work is expected to be carried out in person across Central Bedfordshire and occasionally out of authority.
• Meetings may be attended online, subject to negotiation.
• Clear completion timelines: 4 weeks from the date of allocation.
• Flexible engagement with professional autonomy.

What We Offer:

• Rates from £1,100 per assessment, equating to £550 per day (minimum), with rate negotiation available based on your level of experience.
• A steady flow of work with transparent expectations.
• Support from an established and collaborative team.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Proven experience in completing statutory assessments.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality psychological input to support local authority decision-making.

Whether you're looking to take on a few assessments or a more regular caseload, we welcome your interest.
Apply now freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk