Job summary
Are you a passionate, qualified Child and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner, looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and collaborative environment? We invite you to join our well-established team, where your expertise and dedication will be valued and nurtured.
Why Join Us?
1. Collaborative Team Environment:Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team that values collaboration and mutual support. Work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to providing the best care for our clients.
2. Excellent Supervision:We believe in continuous growth and development. You will receive high quality supervision from seasoned experts in the field, ensuring you have the guidance and support needed to excel in your role.
3. Comprehensive Training Opportunities:We offer extensive training programs to help you expand your skills and knowledge. From specialised workshops to ongoing professional development courses, we invest in your growth.
4. Career Advancement:We are committed to your career progression. With clear pathways for advancement and opportunities for further training, we support you in achieving your professional goals.
5. Positive Work Culture:Join a team that prioritises well-being, both for our clients and our staff. We foster a positive and inclusive work environment where every team member's contribution is recognised and appreciated.
Main duties of the job
Your Role:
- Provide high-quality, evidence based psychological 1:1 and group interventions for clients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective treatment plans
- Engage in regular supervision and continuous professional development
- Contribute to team meetings and training sessions
- Maintain accurate and timely client records
- Communicate effectively with clients, families and professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements:
- Post Graduate qualification in Evidence Based Psychological therapies for Children and Young People.
- Strong commitment to providing excellent client care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dedication to ongoing professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements:
- Post Graduate qualification in Evidence Based Psychological therapies for Children and Young People.
- Strong commitment to providing excellent client care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dedication to ongoing professional development
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from CYPWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or undergraduate course) or Or, an experienced and qualified graduate mental health worker with a Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mental Health Care or equivalent
- BABCP and or BPS registered/registerable or working towards registration
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
- BABCP accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a children and young person psychological wellbeing practitioner / graduate mental health worker in a primary care setting
- Experience of routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of working in the local community
- Experience of multi-agency working
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits and employment systems
- Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to meet agreed / specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in verbal and written communication Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Excellent IT skills
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Ability to provide services in a variety of settings
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from CYPWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or undergraduate course) or Or, an experienced and qualified graduate mental health worker with a Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mental Health Care or equivalent
- BABCP and or BPS registered/registerable or working towards registration
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
- BABCP accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a children and young person psychological wellbeing practitioner / graduate mental health worker in a primary care setting
- Experience of routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of working in the local community
- Experience of multi-agency working
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits and employment systems
- Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to meet agreed / specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in verbal and written communication Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Excellent IT skills
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Ability to provide services in a variety of settings
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
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).
