Job summary
Are you a child
and adolescent mental health practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity
to make a positive difference to the mental health of children and young
people?
If so, we are
looking for a Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Lifecycle
Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service within the South Tyneside. We are looking for an appropriately skilled individual to
join a multi-disciplinary team in the development and delivery of interventions
that identify mental health difficulties at the earliest stage, and facilitate
the provision of services that promote resilience, and enable positive mental
health. We aim to increase the access of CYPMH interventions by offering
training and supervision to universal child practitioners as well as providing
effective interventions directly to children, young people and their families.
The service is comprised of generic and specialist primary mental health professionals
providing early intervention at a targeted level, supporting professionals from
other agencies and providing the link between universal services and specialist
CYPMHS.
We are looking
for an individual who has the ability to both deliver high quality low
intensity CBT interventions and help develop the skills and knowledge of
universal practitioners in children and young peoples mental health.
Main duties of the job
You
will have sound knowledge and skills pertaining to CYPMH. You will work
autonomously as a practitioner and collaboratively with colleagues across a
wide range of professions and organisations.
You
must have
A Childrens
Wellbeing Practitioner (Post Graduate Diploma)
Registration with an appropriate
governing body, i.e. BABCP(British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive
Psychotherapists), BPS(British Psychological Society) as a Childrens Wellbeing
Practitioner, or working towards registration and successfully registered
within the first six months of appointment.
Experience of working to support the
mental health needs of children, young people and families
Experience of working within a community
context
Ability to complete mental health
assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for
children, young people and their families
Knowledge and experience of safeguarding
and the promotion of welfare in children
Ability to work at the complex interface
between universal and specialist childrens service provision
Ability to work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT
packages.
Proven organisational skills and proven time and caseload
management skills.
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
For an informal discussion please contact Carl Sketchley, CYPMHS Clinical Lead or Paula Wake,
Clinical Team Manager on 0191 2832937
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a
member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Services in South Tyneside
and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust providing a Getting Help mental health
service to children and young people
This includes the direct provision of evidence-based interventions and outcome
focused standards of care to children and families/carers.
The delivery of
high quality training, consultation, and support to other staff.
The service will be delivered from Community bases as an integral part of an
agreed iTHRIVE multi-agency model of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Service provision.
Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is
efficient, effective, evidence based and safe
This will be achieved by:
Listening to and understanding the community
Bringing people together to develop a shared local
vision with service users as equal partners
Assessing community assets, resources, needs and
issues
Empowering community members to identify local
issues and articulate solutions
Linking in with Community Mental Health Services
(i.e. CYPS, IAPT, CTT)
The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and
behaviours.
To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people
with mental health conditions.
To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area
and the wider Trust.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a
member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Services in South Tyneside
and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust providing a Getting Help mental health
service to children and young people
This includes the direct provision of evidence-based interventions and outcome
focused standards of care to children and families/carers.
The delivery of
high quality training, consultation, and support to other staff.
The service will be delivered from Community bases as an integral part of an
agreed iTHRIVE multi-agency model of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Service provision.
Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is
efficient, effective, evidence based and safe
This will be achieved by:
Listening to and understanding the community
Bringing people together to develop a shared local
vision with service users as equal partners
Assessing community assets, resources, needs and
issues
Empowering community members to identify local
issues and articulate solutions
Linking in with Community Mental Health Services
(i.e. CYPS, IAPT, CTT)
The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and
behaviours.
To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people
with mental health conditions.
To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area
and the wider Trust.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner Diploma ( or if current trainee, to have successfully achieved this qualification within 6 months of appointment )
- Registration with an appropriate governing body, i.e. BABCP(British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists), BPS(British Psychological Society) as a Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner, or working towards registration and successfully registered within the first six months of appointment.
Desirable
- Additional post graduate qualification in Children and Young Peoples Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area.
- Recognised supervision certificate.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to carry out clinical and risk assessments with children, young people and their families
- Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
- Proven organisational skills
- Proven time and caseload management skills
- Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
- Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this may present in children and young people.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies.
- An understanding of the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work autonomously, with supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent time and caseload management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice.
- Working knowledge of child development and its application to mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering low intensity psychological interventions to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within a community or education context.
- Experience of working to safeguard and promote welfare in children.
- Experience of working within a Getting Help/Getting More Help CYPMHS
Desirable
- Experience of multi disciplinary team working.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
- Experience of teaching or delivering training
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place that demonstrate clinical outcome
- Experience of delivering caseload management/clinical supervision
Physical skills
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Ability to manage own time and diary and meet requirements and demands of work within the service.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk as required across the full duration of the working day.
- The ability to, on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
- The ability to work flexibly, sometimes working additional or unsocial hours, as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
- Standard keyboard skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner Diploma ( or if current trainee, to have successfully achieved this qualification within 6 months of appointment )
- Registration with an appropriate governing body, i.e. BABCP(British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists), BPS(British Psychological Society) as a Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner, or working towards registration and successfully registered within the first six months of appointment.
Desirable
- Additional post graduate qualification in Children and Young Peoples Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area.
- Recognised supervision certificate.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to carry out clinical and risk assessments with children, young people and their families
- Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
- Proven organisational skills
- Proven time and caseload management skills
- Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
- Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this may present in children and young people.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies.
- An understanding of the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work autonomously, with supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent time and caseload management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice.
- Working knowledge of child development and its application to mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering low intensity psychological interventions to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within a community or education context.
- Experience of working to safeguard and promote welfare in children.
- Experience of working within a Getting Help/Getting More Help CYPMHS
Desirable
- Experience of multi disciplinary team working.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
- Experience of teaching or delivering training
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place that demonstrate clinical outcome
- Experience of delivering caseload management/clinical supervision
Physical skills
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Ability to manage own time and diary and meet requirements and demands of work within the service.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk as required across the full duration of the working day.
- The ability to, on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
- The ability to work flexibly, sometimes working additional or unsocial hours, as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
- Standard keyboard skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre & Library
10 Prince Edward Road
South Shields
NE34 8PS
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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