Job summary
Are you a qualified Children'sWellbeing Practitioner? If so, read on....
The Under 18 Wellbeing Service is part of the national accredited IAPT initiative. The aim of this is to increase mental health access to those living in Suffolk under the age of 18 who are experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety and depression. The service works in conjunction with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) by providing low and high intensity mental health care to the local population. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Children's Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Suffolk based service.
We are currently delivering the majority of assessment and intervention over virtual platforms and are hoping to return to a hybrid model of face to face and virtual working moving forward.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for Children's Wellbeing Practitioners with post qualification experience, who are passionate about delivering intensive early intervention support within the THRIVE model and to develop their career within the service. Successful applicants will be excellent communicators, self-motivated and committed to delivering a high standard of care. The role predominantly involves assessment and subsequentdelivery of low intensity, high volume short term psychological interventions based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Much of the work delivered is around anxiety and low mood. A key part of the role will also be to support delivery of webinar and groups and be involved in the triage of new cases coming in to the U18 Wellbeing Service. When assessing clients in the role with more enduring or severe conditions, this may involve referring them to other relevant services.
About us
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and in addition:
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- NHS pension
- Comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- Career progression
- Post graduate training opportunities
- Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- Free staff physio service
- Free Yoga and Pilates
- NHS discounts and many more.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
**Please be aware that the Job Description is subject to Job Evaluation and may be subject to change***
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be able to demonstrate experience of providing high volume, evidence-based practice in guided self-help using telephone, online and other methods of delivery, as well as an ability to lead others in a challenging environment. The post holder will also have:
- A commitment to delivering high quality client care.
- Ability to demonstrate resilience when working with clients that are experiencing varying levels of emotional distress.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- A positive and solution-focused attitude.
- Good administration and IT skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out each week.
- Capacity to work under pressure.
- High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Ability to work and problem solve independently.
- Access to a car, or alternative ability to travel independently.
- Ability to work at any location across Suffolk.
- Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings.
For further details regarding the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Additional contact information
Luke Croager, Community Team Manager Under 18 Wellbeing Service 07587345386 luke.croager@nsft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be able to demonstrate experience of providing high volume, evidence-based practice in guided self-help using telephone, online and other methods of delivery, as well as an ability to lead others in a challenging environment. The post holder will also have:
- A commitment to delivering high quality client care.
- Ability to demonstrate resilience when working with clients that are experiencing varying levels of emotional distress.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- A positive and solution-focused attitude.
- Good administration and IT skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out each week.
- Capacity to work under pressure.
- High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Ability to work and problem solve independently.
- Access to a car, or alternative ability to travel independently.
- Ability to work at any location across Suffolk.
- Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings.
For further details regarding the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Additional contact information
Luke Croager, Community Team Manager Under 18 Wellbeing Service 07587345386 luke.croager@nsft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) or Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) qualification i.e. Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Young person's Wellbeing Practice.
- A relevant degree, from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology) with relevant experience and competencies as required
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the delivery of evidence based interventions for children and adolescents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) or Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) qualification i.e. Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Young person's Wellbeing Practice.
- A relevant degree, from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology) with relevant experience and competencies as required
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the delivery of evidence based interventions for children and adolescents
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).
