Job summary
37.5 hours per week. This role is only open to those that have completed the Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner training. The postholder is
responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of
children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enabling
cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and
young people with mental health problems. Providing low intensity CBT to young people.
In line with 2015 Future in Mind
strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience,
prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the
community.
The
post holder will work with the CAMHS Liaison Practitioners to support children
and young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues or
behaviours.
The
post holder will support the consultation process to the network or directly to
the child, young person and their family. The post holder will be have an
identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment,
targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child or
young person.
The
post holder will deliver training to community services and schools.
This role
may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Early Help Team with children and young people who may present with emerging mental
health difficulties.
To deliver evidence based targeted interventions
in a timely manner
To contribute to the community
assessment clinics to ensure that children and young people and the appropriate interventions.
Delivery of group based. To support the delivery of
evidence based parenting programmes for children and young people with mental
health issues.
Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings meetings or child protection meetings.
Ensure planned interventions are implemented
effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Participate in the delivery of training
programmes for schools and community services from a portfolio of available
CAMHS training
Maintain standards of care to highest
level within available resources.
To actively participate in line management
with senior and junior members of staff.
To maintain confidentiality in respect
of the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children and
young people, their families and all other health professionals.
Actively participate in clinical
governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of
care or clinical policy development.
Ensure that children and young people
are encouraged to play a part in decision making .
To promote person-centred planning.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is
responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of
children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enabling
cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and
young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind
strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience,
prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the
community.
The
post holder will work with the CAMHS Liaison Practitioners to support children
and young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues or
behaviours.
The
post holder will support the consultation process to the network or directly to
the child, young person and their family. The post holder will be have an
identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment,
targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child or
young person.
The
post holder will deliver training to community services and schools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is
responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of
children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enabling
cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and
young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind
strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience,
prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the
community.
The
post holder will work with the CAMHS Liaison Practitioners to support children
and young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues or
behaviours.
The
post holder will support the consultation process to the network or directly to
the child, young person and their family. The post holder will be have an
identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment,
targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child or
young person.
The
post holder will deliver training to community services and schools.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and/or young people.
Desirable
- Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working in mental health or related services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of undergraduate level study or the equivalent.
- Evidence of numeracy.
Desirable
- Psychology or other health or social care or youth related undergraduate degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate degree.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young peoples emotional well-being.
- Understanding of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people.
- Able to identify common mental health problems in children and young people.
- Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible.
- Understands why collecting feedback from children, young people and parents is important.
Other requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Excellent organisational and self-management skills
- Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional
- development and in supervision.
- Able to travel between sites where children and young people may present (e.g. schools, NHS premises, home etc).
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and use of internet mediated communication.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Able to develop good professional relationships with colleagues inside and beyond child and adolescent mental health services.
- Responsive to and willing to ask for feedback and supervision.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Training
Essential
- An applicant will need to have completed the Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) IAPT training to be eligible to apply for this role.
- Able to integrate training skills learnt into practice.
Desirable
- Registration as part of having attended and completed CWP training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and/or young people.
Desirable
- Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working in mental health or related services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of undergraduate level study or the equivalent.
- Evidence of numeracy.
Desirable
- Psychology or other health or social care or youth related undergraduate degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate degree.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young peoples emotional well-being.
- Understanding of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people.
- Able to identify common mental health problems in children and young people.
- Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible.
- Understands why collecting feedback from children, young people and parents is important.
Other requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Excellent organisational and self-management skills
- Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional
- development and in supervision.
- Able to travel between sites where children and young people may present (e.g. schools, NHS premises, home etc).
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and use of internet mediated communication.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Able to develop good professional relationships with colleagues inside and beyond child and adolescent mental health services.
- Responsive to and willing to ask for feedback and supervision.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Training
Essential
- An applicant will need to have completed the Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) IAPT training to be eligible to apply for this role.
- Able to integrate training skills learnt into practice.
Desirable
- Registration as part of having attended and completed CWP training
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
