Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Childrens Wellbeing
Practitioner (CWP)
Trainee
Hours: 37.5 (including study time)
Reporting to: CWP Supervisor
Accountable to: CWP Service Development Lead
CYP-MH
The
Children and Young Peoples Mental Health programme (CYP-MH) is a service
transformation programme delivered by NHS England that aims to improve existing
children and young peoples Mental Health services (CYP-MHs) working in the
community.
Job Purpose
This
is a training role within the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Programme (CWP-MH). The post-holder will work within a CYP mental health
service that is focussed on outreach to the community. Trainees will be delivering, under
supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions
and guided self-help for children and young people experiencing mild to
moderate mental health difficulties within the community.
The
training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary
knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive,
value driven service.
The
post holder will attend all university based teaching and Onsite Protected
Learning Time required by the education
provider, as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the
service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Therapeutic skills
1.1. Assess and deliver, under supervision outcome focused,
evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to
moderate mental health difficulties within the community.
1.2. Working in partnership, support children, young people
experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in
the self-management of presenting difficulties.
1.3. Work in partnership with children, young people and
families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
1.4. Support and empower children, young people and families
to make informed choices about the intervention.
1.5 Regularly
undertake the planning, delivery and implementation of participation activities
in service and in the community.
1.6 On occasion, prepare and deliver training sessions to
professional groups within service and in the community and evaluate the impact
and outcomes of such training sessions.
1.7 Contribute to networking and building close working
relationships with community groups and organisations to improve access to
psychological support and enhance
the overall impact of CWP role within the community.
1.8. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base,
which recognises and respects diversity.
1.9. Accept referrals within agreed national and local
protocols.
1.10. Undertakes
accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
1.11. Adhere to the
service referral protocols. Under supervision signpost unsuitable referrals to
the relevant service as necessary.
1.12. Through close case management and supervision, escalate
cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring
adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.
1.13. Provide a range of information and support for evidence
based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help. This work may be
face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
1.14. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the
overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions
carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting
times.
1.15. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to
referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.
1.16. Keep coherent records of all activity in line with
service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision
making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection.
1.17. Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions,
education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.
1.18. Work within a collaborative approach involving a range
of relevant others when indicated.
1.19. Work in collaboration with children, young people and
communities to enhance and widen access.
2. Training and Supervision
2.1. Attend and fulfil
all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical,
academic and practice-based assessments.
2.2 As well as
attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to
enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination.
2.3. Apply learning from the training programme to practice.
2.4. Receive practice tutoring from educational providers in
relation to course work to meet the required standards.
2.5. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors
within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe
practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service
are delivered.
2.6. Prepare and present case information and videos to
course staff in practice tutor groups and other small groups in the university
setting on an agreed and scheduled basis, to enhance clinical skill
development.
2.7 Respond to and
implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
2.8. Engage in and respond to personal development
supervision to improve competences and practice.
3. Professional
3.1. Ensure the
maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any
regulating bodies, and keep up-to-date on new recommendations/guidelines set by
the relevant departments.
3.2. Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times.
3.3. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and
reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of
continuing professional development.
3.4. Participate in individual performance review and respond
to agreed objectives.
3.5. Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous
Professional Development and ensure personal development plans maintains up to
date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery
models/developments.
3.6. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with
identified professional objectives.
4. General
4.1. Support the
collection of data and facilitate data flow to the Workforce Development Team.
4.2. Contribute to the
development of best practice within the service.
4.3. Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant
safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
4.4. Maintain up-to
date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in
relation to children and young peoples mental health
4.5. All employees have a responsibility and a legal
obligation to ensure that information processed is kept accurate, confidential,
secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and
Confidentiality Policies.
4.6.
It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official
position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or
other interests in the course of their official duties.
4.7.
This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be
reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
