Job summary
Service
Description
The
Schools and Colleges Early Support Service (SCESS) has been developed in
partnership with the Anna Freud Centre (AFC) and co-produced with young people,
parents/carers, and school staff. The aim of the service is to provide free,
evidence-based mental health support to school- and college-aged young people,
staff, and parents/carers through the delivery of 1:1 guided self-help sessions
and group support. The service will be provided remotely via phone or video
call.
Main duties of the job
This is an
exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist with a background in
research and experience of working within a children and young people to work
within a multi-disciplinary wellbeing advice services team to increase and
improve emotional and mental health provision within educational settings for
518-year-olds Nationally as well as in the West London CCG area.
This post
will enable the post-holder to develop a wide range of clinical, project
coordination and evaluation skills. The position will suit an individual who is
self-motivated, an excellent communicator and data competent, with an interest
in quality improvement, an understanding of child development and mental
health, and a passion to support services for children, young people and their
families.
You will
also work closely with families, as well as colleagues and partners in the
Local Authority, Anna Freud Centre, CAMHS, educational settings where
interventions are being delivered and other relevant mental health
providers.
About us
Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind are a specialist mental health provider and part of the Mind Federation. We provide support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
The lived experience of people with mental health problems is at the heart of everything we say and do.
We campaign to improve services and are committed to empowering local residents, promoting wellbeing and supporting recovery.
We work to transform understanding of mental health in the workplace, in schools and public services.
We do this by providing a range of services that are empowering, recovery focused and preventative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
- To assist in the
design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To undertake data collection,
analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and
statistical programs.
- Routinely measure
clinical outcomes, in line with the CYP-IAPT program.
- Maintain
comprehensive records of all training and clinical activity in line with both
health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome
data to inform decision-making.
- Complete all
requirements relating to data collection and report clinical outcomes and
service access data into the digital patient record system, CYP
IAPTUS.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with
young people, parents/carers, and school staff, both on the telephone and
via video calls.
- To deliver 1:1 guided self-help sessions and
group support.
- To support the development and delivery of virtual
workshops.
- Competent ability to identify risk and seek
support in line with the service.
- Complete all requirements relating to data
collection and outcome measurements within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all
therapeutic activity in line with service protocols.
- Attend
multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or
children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for
personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors, and to
provide direct assistance.
- Work in
collaboration with school staff, parents, children, young people, and the
wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health
services.
Training and Supervision
- Receive line management from HFEH Mind and
access supervision from Anna Freud Centre.
- Be committed to ongoing personal and
professional development.
- Undertake relevant training, in particular Anna
Freud Mandatory Training and Safeguarding.
- Support other team members in provision of a
quality service.
Evaluation
- To support the work
of the Business support Administrator and Head of Youth Services on the
analysis of MHSTs data, both for routine reporting and for the purposes
of service evaluation, research, and service improvement
- To work with Team
Leads and head of service to implement the evaluation framework to support
exploring the feasibility and impact of non-clinical and clinical
delivery.
- To work with the
Business Support Administrator, Team Leads and senior clinicians to
acquire the necessary statistical and research skills to assist in the
analysis and modelling of large-scale data sets
Communications
- To work closely with
the HFEH MINDs staff leading on communications and engagement to support
the drafting and editing of clinically robust and evidence-based content,
such as best practice tips, booklets, case studies, videos, pod casts and
training materials for wellbeing advice team and SCESS programme.
- Support Whole School
Approach Staff Wellbeing advisor and Service user participation lead to
develop surveys and other ways of collecting information about the
interests of school staff children and young people, parents/carers and
service users, to inform content development and service delivery.
General
- To maintain an
awareness of and actively follow and promote HFEH MINDs policies,
including Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and
Information Governance.
- The welfare of the
children, young people and vulnerable adults who come into contact with
our services either directly or indirectly is paramount and all staff have
a responsibility to ensure that best practice is followed, including
compliance with statutory requirements.
- This is not an
exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be
required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job,
in discussion with the manager.
- This job description
will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements
and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.
To be noted
Working Hours - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm
This is not an
exhaustive list of tasks; the post-holder will be asked to undertake any other
ad hoc tasks commensurate with the scope and purpose of this post. This job
description reflects the present requirements of the post, and as duties and
responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be reviewed and be
subject to amendment in consultation with the post-holder.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and
are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all
backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
- To assist in the
design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To undertake data collection,
analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and
statistical programs.
- Routinely measure
clinical outcomes, in line with the CYP-IAPT program.
- Maintain
comprehensive records of all training and clinical activity in line with both
health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome
data to inform decision-making.
- Complete all
requirements relating to data collection and report clinical outcomes and
service access data into the digital patient record system, CYP
IAPTUS.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with
young people, parents/carers, and school staff, both on the telephone and
via video calls.
- To deliver 1:1 guided self-help sessions and
group support.
- To support the development and delivery of virtual
workshops.
- Competent ability to identify risk and seek
support in line with the service.
- Complete all requirements relating to data
collection and outcome measurements within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all
therapeutic activity in line with service protocols.
- Attend
multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or
children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for
personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors, and to
provide direct assistance.
- Work in
collaboration with school staff, parents, children, young people, and the
wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health
services.
Training and Supervision
- Receive line management from HFEH Mind and
access supervision from Anna Freud Centre.
- Be committed to ongoing personal and
professional development.
- Undertake relevant training, in particular Anna
Freud Mandatory Training and Safeguarding.
- Support other team members in provision of a
quality service.
Evaluation
- To support the work
of the Business support Administrator and Head of Youth Services on the
analysis of MHSTs data, both for routine reporting and for the purposes
of service evaluation, research, and service improvement
- To work with Team
Leads and head of service to implement the evaluation framework to support
exploring the feasibility and impact of non-clinical and clinical
delivery.
- To work with the
Business Support Administrator, Team Leads and senior clinicians to
acquire the necessary statistical and research skills to assist in the
analysis and modelling of large-scale data sets
Communications
- To work closely with
the HFEH MINDs staff leading on communications and engagement to support
the drafting and editing of clinically robust and evidence-based content,
such as best practice tips, booklets, case studies, videos, pod casts and
training materials for wellbeing advice team and SCESS programme.
- Support Whole School
Approach Staff Wellbeing advisor and Service user participation lead to
develop surveys and other ways of collecting information about the
interests of school staff children and young people, parents/carers and
service users, to inform content development and service delivery.
General
- To maintain an
awareness of and actively follow and promote HFEH MINDs policies,
including Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and
Information Governance.
- The welfare of the
children, young people and vulnerable adults who come into contact with
our services either directly or indirectly is paramount and all staff have
a responsibility to ensure that best practice is followed, including
compliance with statutory requirements.
- This is not an
exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be
required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job,
in discussion with the manager.
- This job description
will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements
and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.
To be noted
Working Hours - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm
This is not an
exhaustive list of tasks; the post-holder will be asked to undertake any other
ad hoc tasks commensurate with the scope and purpose of this post. This job
description reflects the present requirements of the post, and as duties and
responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be reviewed and be
subject to amendment in consultation with the post-holder.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and
are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all
backgrounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An undergraduate Psychology degree (or equivalent) that confers British Psychological Societys Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).
Desirable
- Masters and or post-graduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of social inequalities and how this relates to mental health
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the key social economic and systemic factors that contribute to poor mental health of children, young people, and parents / careers from Black, Asian and other Ethic Minority groups
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Experience of literature reviews, data collection and analysis
- Knowledge of mental health and/or social care services
Desirable
- Experience using IAPTUS CYP patient record system
General
Essential
- A valuing of and commitment to tackling discrimination
- A valuing of and commitment to holding clients at the centre of all practice
- Commitment to supporting the development, mental health and wellbeing of very children, young people and their parents/carers
- Comfortable communicating and working with children, young people and their parents/carers
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Commitment to all HFEH MIND, particularly equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and families of all cultures and backgrounds
- Commitment to developing the work of HFEH MIND.
- Advanced IT skills particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise conflicting deadlines with little supervision
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to distil complex issues in clear language for a wide range of audiences
- Commitment to working innovatively and always seeking to evaluate and improve all areas of practice
- Ability to work productively as part of a team
- An authentic regard of clients experience and knowledge as equally valuable as that of clinicians/practitioners
- Attention to detail
- Data literate
- Ability to keep accurate notes and records
- Ability to prioritise and work on a number of tasks in parallel
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solver
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to convey ideas clearly
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An undergraduate Psychology degree (or equivalent) that confers British Psychological Societys Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).
Desirable
- Masters and or post-graduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of social inequalities and how this relates to mental health
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the key social economic and systemic factors that contribute to poor mental health of children, young people, and parents / careers from Black, Asian and other Ethic Minority groups
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Experience of literature reviews, data collection and analysis
- Knowledge of mental health and/or social care services
Desirable
- Experience using IAPTUS CYP patient record system
General
Essential
- A valuing of and commitment to tackling discrimination
- A valuing of and commitment to holding clients at the centre of all practice
- Commitment to supporting the development, mental health and wellbeing of very children, young people and their parents/carers
- Comfortable communicating and working with children, young people and their parents/carers
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Commitment to all HFEH MIND, particularly equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and families of all cultures and backgrounds
- Commitment to developing the work of HFEH MIND.
- Advanced IT skills particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise conflicting deadlines with little supervision
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to distil complex issues in clear language for a wide range of audiences
- Commitment to working innovatively and always seeking to evaluate and improve all areas of practice
- Ability to work productively as part of a team
- An authentic regard of clients experience and knowledge as equally valuable as that of clinicians/practitioners
- Attention to detail
- Data literate
- Ability to keep accurate notes and records
- Ability to prioritise and work on a number of tasks in parallel
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solver
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to convey ideas clearly
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
