Senior Manager (Integrated Children & Education Service)

Salary: £66,156 - £74,403

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3072

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Carmarthen

Grade:

Principal Educational Psychologist +3

Salary:

£66,156 - £74,403

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£34.30 - £38.57

Contract Hours

37 hrs

Soulbury SPA Points:

3

Come and join our team

Job Introduction

Lead with purpose. Shape inclusive systems. Make a lasting difference.

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking an experienced, values‑driven Senior Manager (incorporating the role of Principal Educational Psychologist) to join our Inclusion Services Senior Management Team.

This is a rare opportunity to provide strategic, professional and operational leadership across Educational Psychology and related inclusion services, supporting children and young people from early intervention through to statutory involvement. The post plays a critical role in strengthening wellbeing, safeguarding and access to education, enabling learners to thrive within their communities across Carmarthenshire.

Working within the Inclusion Leadership Team, you will champion inclusive education, trauma‑informed and person‑centred practice and strong multi‑agency collaboration across education, health, social care and the wider community.

Why Join Carmarthenshire?

Carmarthenshire is a place where relationships matter, professional expertise is respected and leadership is grounded in values, compassion and evidence‑informed practice.

What makes us different:

• Supportive senior leadership - You will work closely with the Head of Inclusion Services and wider Education and Leisure leadership to drive sustainable improvement.

• Purpose‑led leadership - Our Inclusion Services are built around equity, wellbeing and the rights of children and young people.

• System influence - You will shape county‑wide approaches to ALN, safeguarding, emotional health, corporate parenting and therapeutic support.

• Collaborative culture - We value reflective practice, shared leadership and professional trust.

• Welsh identity - We are proud of our bilingual workforce and our commitment to the Welsh language and culture.

Your Leadership Role

As Principal Educational Psychologist and Senior Manager, you will provide leadership across a range of services including:

• Educational and Child Psychology

• Emotional Health and Therapeutic services

• Looked After Children Educational Support (LACE)

• Health Promoting Schools

What You'll Bring

We are looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist and senior leader who brings both professional credibility and system leadership.

Essential requirements include:

• A recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology (Doctorate or Masters) conferring eligibility for Chartered Psychologist Status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) within the domain of Educational Psychology.

• Experience as an Educational Psychologist, including strategic leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge and a clear commitment to equity, inclusion, trauma‑informed practice and the Welsh language.

Our Commitment

Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable learners

• Equality, diversity and inclusion

• Supporting professional development and wellbeing

• Flexible and sustainable leadership

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance and the ability to work flexibly, including occasional work outside normal office hours.

For any queries please contact Vicky Jeremy on

VJeremy@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Job Description:

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DBS level:

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 4 - You will need to be able to communicate effectively in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date: 04/05/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.