Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
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Job summary
This is a training role within the Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT; low intensity arm). The post-holder will work within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional distress impacting upon their mental health. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and skills to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service. The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days 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. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
Main duties of the job
Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused and evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional distress impacting upon their mental health.
Working in partnership, support children, young people and their families in the self management of presenting difficulties
Provide a range evidence based low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include group work, guided self-help, and evidence-based parent led intervention. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone, online platforms or via other media
About us
York Mind is a vibrant and compassionate organisation who work to promote recovery from mental ill-health, improved emotional well-being and independent living. We offer a range of both face to face and digital services from 1:1 support, social activities, advocacy right through to training and services to improve workplace wellbeing.
Our team really care about making a difference and come together to make a change for peoples mental health. Last year we helped over 4500 people who are living with mental health problems.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 a year
Contract
Training
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0617-23-0000
Job locations
York Mind
Highcliffe Court
York
YO30 6BP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused and evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional distress impacting upon their mental health.
3.1.2 Working in partnership, support children, young people and their families in the selfmanagement of presenting difficulties. 3.1.3 Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
3.1.4 Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.
3.1.5 Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
3.1.6 Refer to agreed national and local protocols when considering suitability of offering intervention (e.g. CAMHS pathways).
3.1.7 Undertake accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Understand risk protocols and when to seek supervision and/or support from the wider CAMHS service to ensure risks are appropriately managed
3.1.8 Through close caseload management supervision and clinical skills supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.
3.1.9 Provide a range evidence based low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include group work, guided self-help, and evidence-based parent led intervention. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone, online platforms or via other media
3.1.10 Adhere to an agreed job plan relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
3.1.11 Use Routine Outcome Measures to inform assessment and intervention, and to facilitate clinical reporting, monitoring and improvement activities.
3.2 Successfully communicating with others, establish and maintain great working relationships and gain co-operation
3.2.1 Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
3.2.2 Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or children and young people accessing our services, where appropriate, and using a collaborative approach to supporting a young person.
3.2.3 Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process. Engage and liaise with other agencies as required to best support a young person with their current difficulties.
3.2.4 Work in collaboration with children, young people and communities to enhance and widen access.
3.2.5 Responsible for maintaining appropriate boundaries with children and young people.
3.2.6 Recognises difference and responds sensitively, to ensure that people with diverse needs feel included and their individual communication needs are met. Uses inclusive language that is collaboratively agreed within the therapeutic/ working relationship. 3.2.7
3.3 Effectively analysing information, identify problems, develop solutions and make recommendations/decisions
3.3.1 Recognises own limitations and makes judgements within level of own competency when undertaking assessment of patient well-being, and therapeutic interventions, in order to modify intervention plans within agreed parameters. Seeks appropriate support or supervision from a qualified member of staff when appropriate.
3.3.2 Recognises unpredictable or non-routine situations, takes appropriate action within agreed parameters and decides when to escalate issues to more senior staff. Seeks appropriate support or supervision from a qualified member of staff when appropriate. 3.3.3 Responds appropriately to crisis situations, where necessary seeking advice and guidance from other senior professionals. Implements prescribed strategies/interventions to manage the crisis effectively and informs relevant staff in a timely manner. Seeks appropriate support or supervision from a qualified member of staff when appropriate.
3.4 Effective processing and management of information and the use of information systems
3.4.1 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
3.4.2 Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested.
3.4.3 Uses Microsoft Office applications on a daily basis.
3.4.4 Uses Trust-approved electronic systems as required and in accordance with the Trust and professional record keeping standards. Use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.
3.4.5 Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone, online platform or via other media.
3.4.6 Complete all requirements relating to data collection. 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 (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
3.5 Efficient and effective planning and organising of activities
3.5.1 Plans and organises own delegated workload and patient care activities, prioritising appropriately in accordance with safety and patient need.
3.5.2 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.
3.5.3 Respond to and implement suggestions by clinical and caseload supervisors in practice.
3.6 Developing and implementing policies and or services
3.6.1 Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
3.6.2 Maintain up-to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to children and young peoples mental health
3.6.3 Contributes to the development of policies and procedures in own area as part of the community team or special interest group. 3.6.4 Contributes to continual safety and quality improvement activities as part of the community team or special interest group. 3.6.5 Be aware of, comply with and keep up to date with all Trust Policies and Procedures and other communications relevant to the role.
3.6.6 Comply with the relevant code of conduct and standards of professional practice.
3.7 Managing finance and physical resources/assets e.g. equipment, fixtures and fittings, stationery etc
3.7.1 Personal duty of care to complete time sheets, mileage forms, expense claim sheets etc., accurately and in a timely manner, providing receipts as required.
3.7.2 Has a personal duty of care to ensure all equipment is used safely and effectively, following manufacturers instructions, immediately reporting any defects in accordance with local procedures.
3.8 Undertaking research, audits and governance, providing assurance to others
3.8.1 Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
3.8.2 Demonstrates an awareness of the audit process within the clinical governance framework and the relevant standards that are required and monitored within the team.
3.8.3 Participates in Trust audits and surveys.
3.8.4 Participates in information collection for clinical audits specific to own work area.
3.8.5 Participates in the implementation of agreed action plans. 3.8.6 Participates in practice development initiatives as part of the team.
3.9 Management of others, including planning and allocating work, training and development and management of the employment contract
3.9.1 Completing all mandatory and statutory training,
3.9.2 Demonstrating own duties to new starters in the team
3.9.3 Undertaking any team specific training as required
3.10 Managing Self and Level of Autonomy
3.10.1 Be aware of future requirement to gain professional registration as Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner upon qualification, and gather supporting evidence.
3.10.2 Fully participate in clinical skills supervision and caseload management supervision in order to meet the requirements of the training course and the governance requirements of the Trust, as well as the requirements for future registration as a CWP.
3.10.3 Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice based assessments.
3.10.4 Apply learning from the training programme to practice. 3.10.5 Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.
3.10.6 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.
3.10.7 Respond to and implement suggestions by clinical and caseload supervisors in practice.
3.10.8 Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and ensure personal development maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives. Ensure the minimum number of hours of CPD required to obtain professional registration as a CWP are achieved.
3.10.9 Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Fully participate in annual appraisal and appraisal reviews / quarterly management supervision in line with Trust policy. 3.10.1 0 Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused and evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional distress impacting upon their mental health.
3.1.2 Working in partnership, support children, young people and their families in the selfmanagement of presenting difficulties. 3.1.3 Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
3.1.4 Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.
3.1.5 Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
3.1.6 Refer to agreed national and local protocols when considering suitability of offering intervention (e.g. CAMHS pathways).
3.1.7 Undertake accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Understand risk protocols and when to seek supervision and/or support from the wider CAMHS service to ensure risks are appropriately managed
3.1.8 Through close caseload management supervision and clinical skills supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.
3.1.9 Provide a range evidence based low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include group work, guided self-help, and evidence-based parent led intervention. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone, online platforms or via other media
3.1.10 Adhere to an agreed job plan relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
3.1.11 Use Routine Outcome Measures to inform assessment and intervention, and to facilitate clinical reporting, monitoring and improvement activities.
3.2 Successfully communicating with others, establish and maintain great working relationships and gain co-operation
3.2.1 Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
3.2.2 Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or children and young people accessing our services, where appropriate, and using a collaborative approach to supporting a young person.
3.2.3 Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process. Engage and liaise with other agencies as required to best support a young person with their current difficulties.
3.2.4 Work in collaboration with children, young people and communities to enhance and widen access.
3.2.5 Responsible for maintaining appropriate boundaries with children and young people.
3.2.6 Recognises difference and responds sensitively, to ensure that people with diverse needs feel included and their individual communication needs are met. Uses inclusive language that is collaboratively agreed within the therapeutic/ working relationship. 3.2.7
3.3 Effectively analysing information, identify problems, develop solutions and make recommendations/decisions
3.3.1 Recognises own limitations and makes judgements within level of own competency when undertaking assessment of patient well-being, and therapeutic interventions, in order to modify intervention plans within agreed parameters. Seeks appropriate support or supervision from a qualified member of staff when appropriate.
3.3.2 Recognises unpredictable or non-routine situations, takes appropriate action within agreed parameters and decides when to escalate issues to more senior staff. Seeks appropriate support or supervision from a qualified member of staff when appropriate. 3.3.3 Responds appropriately to crisis situations, where necessary seeking advice and guidance from other senior professionals. Implements prescribed strategies/interventions to manage the crisis effectively and informs relevant staff in a timely manner. Seeks appropriate support or supervision from a qualified member of staff when appropriate.
3.4 Effective processing and management of information and the use of information systems
3.4.1 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
3.4.2 Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested.
3.4.3 Uses Microsoft Office applications on a daily basis.
3.4.4 Uses Trust-approved electronic systems as required and in accordance with the Trust and professional record keeping standards. Use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.
3.4.5 Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone, online platform or via other media.
3.4.6 Complete all requirements relating to data collection. 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 (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
3.5 Efficient and effective planning and organising of activities
3.5.1 Plans and organises own delegated workload and patient care activities, prioritising appropriately in accordance with safety and patient need.
3.5.2 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.
3.5.3 Respond to and implement suggestions by clinical and caseload supervisors in practice.
3.6 Developing and implementing policies and or services
3.6.1 Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
3.6.2 Maintain up-to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to children and young peoples mental health
3.6.3 Contributes to the development of policies and procedures in own area as part of the community team or special interest group. 3.6.4 Contributes to continual safety and quality improvement activities as part of the community team or special interest group. 3.6.5 Be aware of, comply with and keep up to date with all Trust Policies and Procedures and other communications relevant to the role.
3.6.6 Comply with the relevant code of conduct and standards of professional practice.
3.7 Managing finance and physical resources/assets e.g. equipment, fixtures and fittings, stationery etc
3.7.1 Personal duty of care to complete time sheets, mileage forms, expense claim sheets etc., accurately and in a timely manner, providing receipts as required.
3.7.2 Has a personal duty of care to ensure all equipment is used safely and effectively, following manufacturers instructions, immediately reporting any defects in accordance with local procedures.
3.8 Undertaking research, audits and governance, providing assurance to others
3.8.1 Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
3.8.2 Demonstrates an awareness of the audit process within the clinical governance framework and the relevant standards that are required and monitored within the team.
3.8.3 Participates in Trust audits and surveys.
3.8.4 Participates in information collection for clinical audits specific to own work area.
3.8.5 Participates in the implementation of agreed action plans. 3.8.6 Participates in practice development initiatives as part of the team.
3.9 Management of others, including planning and allocating work, training and development and management of the employment contract
3.9.1 Completing all mandatory and statutory training,
3.9.2 Demonstrating own duties to new starters in the team
3.9.3 Undertaking any team specific training as required
3.10 Managing Self and Level of Autonomy
3.10.1 Be aware of future requirement to gain professional registration as Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner upon qualification, and gather supporting evidence.
3.10.2 Fully participate in clinical skills supervision and caseload management supervision in order to meet the requirements of the training course and the governance requirements of the Trust, as well as the requirements for future registration as a CWP.
3.10.3 Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice based assessments.
3.10.4 Apply learning from the training programme to practice. 3.10.5 Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.
3.10.6 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.
3.10.7 Respond to and implement suggestions by clinical and caseload supervisors in practice.
3.10.8 Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and ensure personal development maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives. Ensure the minimum number of hours of CPD required to obtain professional registration as a CWP are achieved.
3.10.9 Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Fully participate in annual appraisal and appraisal reviews / quarterly management supervision in line with Trust policy. 3.10.1 0 Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent
- Meet the minimum training standards required by the University to undertake CWP training
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental
- health and/or social care settings.
- This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a
- family member to access services.
- Experience of communicating sensitive information
- Experience of work interacting with the public
- Demonstrates an awareness of children and young peoples mental
- health and how it may present
- Computer literate
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including
- telephone skills
- Able to interact with others in a compassionate manner.
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health or related services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to
- demonstrating outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Demonstrates a knowledge of
- the issues relating to children
- and young people and the
- impact it can have on mental
- health
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and
- carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
personal attributes
Essential
- Understand the need for continual quality
- and service improvement.
- Self-aware and committed to continual
- professional and personal development.
- Able to accept and respond positively to
- feedback from supervision.
- Committed to promoting a positive image
- of people with mental health conditions
- and learning disabilities.
- Committed to promoting a positive image
- of CAMHS and the wider Trust.
- Able to attend the formal training as
- required
- High level of enthusiasm and
- motivation
- Ability to work within a team and
- foster good working relationships
- Understand the need to use
- supervision and personal
- development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for
- individual rights of autonomy and
- confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective
- Ability to travel independently in
- accordance with Trust policies and
- service need.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory
- Disclosure and Barring Service
- check.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent
- Meet the minimum training standards required by the University to undertake CWP training
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental
- health and/or social care settings.
- This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a
- family member to access services.
- Experience of communicating sensitive information
- Experience of work interacting with the public
- Demonstrates an awareness of children and young peoples mental
- health and how it may present
- Computer literate
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including
- telephone skills
- Able to interact with others in a compassionate manner.
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health or related services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to
- demonstrating outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Demonstrates a knowledge of
- the issues relating to children
- and young people and the
- impact it can have on mental
- health
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and
- carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
personal attributes
Essential
- Understand the need for continual quality
- and service improvement.
- Self-aware and committed to continual
- professional and personal development.
- Able to accept and respond positively to
- feedback from supervision.
- Committed to promoting a positive image
- of people with mental health conditions
- and learning disabilities.
- Committed to promoting a positive image
- of CAMHS and the wider Trust.
- Able to attend the formal training as
- required
- High level of enthusiasm and
- motivation
- Ability to work within a team and
- foster good working relationships
- Understand the need to use
- supervision and personal
- development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for
- individual rights of autonomy and
- confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective
- Ability to travel independently in
- accordance with Trust policies and
- service need.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory
- Disclosure and Barring Service
- check.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
York Mind
Address
York Mind
Highcliffe Court
York
YO30 6BP
Employer's website
https://www.yorkmind.org.uk/news-events/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
York Mind
Address
York Mind
Highcliffe Court
York
YO30 6BP
Employer's website
https://www.yorkmind.org.uk/news-events/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Details
Date posted
22 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 a year
Contract
Training
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0617-23-0000
Job locations
York Mind
Highcliffe Court
York
YO30 6BP