Job summary
Compass is a national charity providing wellbeing, health and support services to children, young people, families and carers in schools and communities across England. We are committed to developing creative ways of engaging with the people we serve to improve access to services and to information and knowledge to empower people to live well.
We are looking for a committed Digital Wellbeing Practitioner to provide remote support to Children, Young People and Families accessing evidence based digital interventions (e.g. Silver Cloud, OSI, Triple P) through our Mental Health and Wellbeing services local to their area.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that truly lives its values of integrity, valuing each individual, being solution focussed and of consistently delivering high quality support.
Thats where you come in
Were seeking somebody who is adept in undertaking assessments, planning, implementing and monitoring interventions for children, young people and families, with the ability to work collaboratively incorporating the use of outcome measures within their work.
The post holder will have a relevant qualification in wellbeing practice as well as experience working therapeutically with CYP with low level wellbeing needs.
Main duties of the job
The opportunity
The role of the Digital Wellbeing Practitioner is to improve access to high quality support to CYP who access the services provided by Compass who elect for or are assessed as suitable for digital interventions. Working alongside local teams the role will take a pro-active approach to promoting digital interventions, recruiting children, young people and families onto the approach and supporting them to engage in and benefit from the approach.
The post holder will use their experience in practice to shape and inform the Compass approach to digital delivery.
Its largely home based but with an expectation for occasional travel across England which may also include overnight stays.
We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
About us
About us
Established for over 35 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing wellbeing, health and early help services to children and young people up to the age of 25 including substance use, school health, sexual health, emotional and mental health.
We believe health messages are integral to education. That young people, their families and peers deserve to learn ways to be happy and healthy. Our pioneering service supports children, young people and families, we want them and everyone around them to know about the service and how to access information, advice and support.
You can find out more about our work by visiting https://www.compass-uk.org
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- 5% contributory pension scheme, increasing over time
- Family-friendly policies
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance / salary review
If you would like more information or to discuss the role further please contact Saffron.Mason@compass-uk.org.
Closing date: Thursday 24 October 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 06 November 2024
We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass is a national charity providing wellbeing, health and support services to children, young people, families and carers in schools and communities across England. We are committed to developing creative ways of engaging with the people we serve to improve access to services and to information and knowledge to empower people to live well.
We are looking for a committed Digital Wellbeing Practitioner to provide remote support to Children, Young People and Families accessing evidence based digital interventions (e.g. Silver Cloud, OSI, Triple P) through our Mental Health and Wellbeing services local to their area.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that truly lives its values of integrity, valuing each individual, being solution focussed and of consistently delivering high quality support.
Thats where you come in
Were seeking somebody who is adept in undertaking assessments, planning, implementing and monitoring interventions for children, young people and families, with the ability to work collaboratively incorporating the use of outcome measures within their work.
The post holder will have a relevant qualification in wellbeing practice as well as experience working therapeutically with CYP with low level wellbeing needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass is a national charity providing wellbeing, health and support services to children, young people, families and carers in schools and communities across England. We are committed to developing creative ways of engaging with the people we serve to improve access to services and to information and knowledge to empower people to live well.
We are looking for a committed Digital Wellbeing Practitioner to provide remote support to Children, Young People and Families accessing evidence based digital interventions (e.g. Silver Cloud, OSI, Triple P) through our Mental Health and Wellbeing services local to their area.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that truly lives its values of integrity, valuing each individual, being solution focussed and of consistently delivering high quality support.
Thats where you come in
Were seeking somebody who is adept in undertaking assessments, planning, implementing and monitoring interventions for children, young people and families, with the ability to work collaboratively incorporating the use of outcome measures within their work.
The post holder will have a relevant qualification in wellbeing practice as well as experience working therapeutically with CYP with low level wellbeing needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in wellbeing practice/ youth work / psychology / counselling
- Experience of the delivery of emotional health or pastoral wellbeing support to CYP
Desirable
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with low level wellbeing needs.
- Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge & confidence in the self-management of emotional wellbeing and/or substance use.
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others
- Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing
- Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas
- Experience of working with looked after children
- Experience of working with other vulnerable groups
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to manage digital therapeutic wellbeing interventions with children
- Ability to manage digital wellbeing advice and support with families
- Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent IT skills alongside experience in utilising digital platforms in care.
- Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.
- Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in wellbeing practice/ youth work / psychology / counselling
- Experience of the delivery of emotional health or pastoral wellbeing support to CYP
Desirable
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with low level wellbeing needs.
- Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge & confidence in the self-management of emotional wellbeing and/or substance use.
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others
- Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing
- Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas
- Experience of working with looked after children
- Experience of working with other vulnerable groups
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to manage digital therapeutic wellbeing interventions with children
- Ability to manage digital wellbeing advice and support with families
- Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent IT skills alongside experience in utilising digital platforms in care.
- Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.
- Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.
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.
