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      <category>Education/Education, SEND &amp; Schools - All</category>
      <category>Full time permanent</category>
      <category>Borough Hall, Bedford</category>
      <title>005351 - Assistant Psychologist</title>
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&lt;b&gt;Contract Type : &lt;/b&gt;Full time permanent&lt;br /&gt;
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As part of our ambitious Experts at Hand programme, we are expanding our team &amp; looking for enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists who are passionate about improving outcomes for children &amp; young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded service with strong school relationships &amp; a commitment to early intervention, inclusion &amp; evidence-informed practice. Working alongside Educational Psychologists, schools &amp; families, you will help children &amp; young people overcome barriers to learning &amp; achieve positive outcomes.

Our Assistant Psychologists play an important role in delivering direct work with children &amp; young people, supporting families, developing interventions, contributing to service projects &amp; working collaboratively with schools &amp; multi-agency partners.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduates considering future professional training in Educational Psychology, as well as individuals with experience of supporting children &amp; young people in education, health or care settings.

We offer:
·Permanent contracts linked to our growing Experts at Hand programme
·Opportunities to work alongside experienced Educational Psychologists
·High-quality supervision &amp; support
·Opportunities to contribute to service development &amp; projects
·Continuing Professional Development opportunities
·Flexible &amp; hybrid working arrangements where appropriate
·A supportive &amp; welcoming team environment

To join us, you will:
·Hold a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society
·Have experience of working with children &amp; young people
·Be committed to improving outcomes for children &amp; families
·Have excellent communication &amp; interpersonal skills
·Be able to work collaboratively with schools, families &amp; professionals
·Be organised, resilient &amp; able to work independently when required

Closing Date: 16th September 2026 
Interview Date: 28th September 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent &amp; unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV &amp; answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below. 


Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant &amp; the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. 

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Location : &lt;/b&gt;Borough Hall, Bedford&lt;br /&gt;
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      <category>Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All</category>
      <category>Full time permanent</category>
      <category>Borough Hall Bedford</category>
      <title>005369 - Deputy Registrar</title>
      <description>&lt;b&gt;Category : &lt;/b&gt;Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Contract Type : &lt;/b&gt;Full time permanent&lt;br /&gt;
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We are looking for an experienced Deputy Registrar, or an individual with previous experience of learning legislation, to join our service.


The role involves the register Births, Deaths, Stillbirths and attest Notices of Marriage / Civil Partnerships and perform Marriage, Civil Partnership and Citizenship Ceremonies.


You will be expected to work every other Saturday with a day off in the week. Part time / Job share will be considered.

Closing date: 20th September 2026
Interviews: 13th or 14th October 2026


How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below. 

Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
·                a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
·                a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed interview schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. 

Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
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&lt;b&gt;Location : &lt;/b&gt;Borough Hall Bedford&lt;br /&gt;
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:08:56 Z</pubDate>
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      <category>Education/Education, SEND &amp; Schools - All</category>
      <category>Full time permanent</category>
      <category>Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP</category>
      <title>005349 -  Educational Psychologist</title>
      <description>&lt;b&gt;Category : &lt;/b&gt;Education/Education, SEND &amp; Schools - All&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Contract Type : &lt;/b&gt;Full time permanent&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Vacancy Details : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Bedford Borough Educational Psychology Service is growing.
As part of our ambitious Experts at Hand programme, we are expanding our team and looking for Educational Psychologists who want to make a meaningful difference to children, young people, families and schools.
We are proud of the strong relationships we have built with our schools and the high level of demand for our service. 97% of our schools actively choose to buy additional Educational Psychology support because they value our work, our psychological approach and the impact we have on outcomes for children and young people.
Alongside statutory responsibilities, our Educational Psychologists are actively involved in consultation, training, organisational development, research and strategic SEND projects. This creates opportunities to apply psychology at individual, group, systemic and strategic levels.
Whether you are a newly qualified Educational Psychologist looking for a supportive environment in which to develop your practice, an experienced EP seeking a fresh challenge, or an Associate EP interested in flexible work opportunities, we would love to hear from you.
 We offer:
Soulbury A3–A11 with up to 3 SPA points
Permanent contracts linked to our growing Experts at Hand programme
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Regular supervision and peer support
Opportunities to contribute to training, research and service development
A balanced workload across statutory and non-statutory work
Continuing Professional Development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
To join us, you will:
Hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology
Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or be eligible for registration before taking up post
Be committed to improving outcomes for children and young people
Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Be able to work collaboratively with schools, families and multi-agency partners

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The successful applicant will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Closing Date: 24th September 2026
Interview date: 5th &amp; 9th October 2026
How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some yes/no questions.  Please ensure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role, the job profile below shows the essential selection criteria. 
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces and Care Leavers Covenants, and is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer.  We pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Location : &lt;/b&gt;Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP&lt;br /&gt;
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