The Role
Post: Occupational Psychologist
Salary: £52,242 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 - £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 16:00 GMT
An exciting new role for an HCPC registered Occupational Psychologist has arisen in the Learning Support and Resilience Team, who support neurodiverse individuals, staff and line managers within the workplace. This Team sits in the wider Leadership Development Team led by the Head of Leadership Development. The Occupational Psychologist will report to the Head of Leadership Development.
The people function at London Fire Brigade is entering a period of transformation and improvement to align with the Brigade’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and People Strategy. This post is subject to potential future changes and is therefore advertised as a Fixed-Term Post (FTC) for 6 months.
We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Psychologist, with a full understanding of neurodiversity and experience in managing staff that support neurodivergent individuals.
You will be responsible for the Learning Support & Resilience Team, as well as, providing advice and guidance in moving the organisation to a more equitable place to work.
Responsibilities for the role include but are not exhaustive:
• development and implementation of the Workplace Adjustment Passport and Learning Support Case management IT System, and advise on effective communication of changes to processes.
• management and leadership of the Learning Support and Resilience Team (X3 FRS E and X1 FRS C)
• oversight of the team budget
• management and procurement of contracts relating to learning support
• supporting and enabling the team to deliver 1:2:1 coaching;
• providing specialist advice and guidance to IT, Legal and Training as a subject matter expert;
• reviewing and managing KPIs and service level agreements;
• reviewing the service provision and seeking continuous improvements;
• maintaining expertise in neurodiversity;
• embedding best practice with staff and line managers; within the Organisation;
• ownership of the Learning Support Policy and its implementation
• delivery of workshops and upskilling of staff and line managers on neurodiversity; introduction of initiatives to enhance the awareness of neurodiversity of staff and line managers
You will have:
Experience in coaching and mentoring individuals within the workplace and in developing support sessions for neurodivergent staff.
Proficient in the use and application of a range of psychometrics and have responsibility in providing guidance to line managers.
Skilled at building effective professional relationships to enable you to work with and provide advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders and managers across all levels, both internal and external to LFB.
The responsibilities of this role cuts across the organisation, impacts all staff groups (Control, FRS and operational), and will have a significant impact on all our staff.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted. Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place Mid July . Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
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