Job summary
*Open to newly qualified/soon to be qualified and experienced practitioners *
With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Melksham, and make a positive difference to children and young people's life chances.
If you are a Child wellbeing Practitioner, and you are passionate about child and adolescent mental health, then we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you will work in Melksham CAMHS teams to deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
We're a welcoming and supportive team, and we offer a number of training and development opportunities.
You can check us out on Youtube: BSW RECRUITMENT (youtube.com)
Please note that we are conducting interviews on a face to face basis and we will need you to be available to interview on site for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a Child wellbeing practitioner you will be responsible for initial assessment, delivery and evaluation of care and provide psycho-educational advice and using CBT informed evidence- based interventions and using a collaborative, recovery focused approach. Risk assessment and management including the need for positive risk taking is an important part of the role.
Child wellbeing practitioners are involved in running treatment groups alongside 1to1 pieces of work depending of the needs of the individual.
CWP's sit in our "getting help" offer within the i-thrive model of practice.
We offer short term, goal- based interventions for young people who need more support than that available from first line services, such as school nurses or school counsellors.
You will have the opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to our exciting service modernisation and redesign that is based on the i-Thrive model, ensuring children and young people get the right support, at the right time, in the right place, from individuals with the right skills. Liaison, advice and consultation with wider CAMHS, colleagues in Children Services and a range of external agencies such as Children's Social Care, Education, Youth Offending Services and Police is central to the role.
About us
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
In BSW we have a strong commitment to staff development and progression. Over the last year we have developed a comprehensive CAMHS specific training programme for all staff at all levels. Our training programme includes multiple internal trainings relevant to CAMHS, it also links with external trainings funded through HEE.
Managers work closely with all staff to ensure they have the right training to enable them to confidently and competently deliver high standard interventions to children and young people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In BSW we have a strong commitment to staff development and progression. Over the last year we have developed a comprehensive CAMHS specific training programme for all staff at all levels. Our training programme includes multiple internal trainings relevant to CAMHS, it also links with external trainings funded through HEE.
Managers work closely with all staff to ensure they have the right training to enable them to confidently and competently deliver high standard interventions to children and young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from CWP Training course (Post Graduate Certificate in CYP IAPT Low Intensity Psychological Therapies
Desirable
- Professionals registration with either BABCP or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people or young adults who have mild/moderate mental health needs, and their families and carers in the community
Desirable
- Experience of working as a CWP
- Placement/previous employment in CAMHS/schools would be desirable but not essential
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites & schools as well as remotely and independently.
- To be I.T competent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from CWP Training course (Post Graduate Certificate in CYP IAPT Low Intensity Psychological Therapies
Desirable
- Professionals registration with either BABCP or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people or young adults who have mild/moderate mental health needs, and their families and carers in the community
Desirable
- Experience of working as a CWP
- Placement/previous employment in CAMHS/schools would be desirable but not essential
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites & schools as well as remotely and independently.
- To be I.T competent
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).
