Job summary
As we expand our pathway we are looking for 2 Specialist
Practitioner and Supervisors to join our Mental Health Support Teams pathway.
We currently have an opportunity within our Torbay team for 4 days (30 hours)
per week and an opportunity within our Mid Devon team for up to 5 days per
week.
We are seeking supervisors with either a core qualification (teaching,
social worker, nursing, accredited counsellor etc) or with a CWP/EMHP
qualification alongside substantial experience within the role. We are looking
for applicants to have substantial experience of working with children and
adolescents within an education and/or health setting.
The role will include a part-time 1-year Post-Graduate Supervisor
training course at the University of Exeter, a requirement for any applicants
who don't already have the qualification. The University
training is fully funded and successful candidates are released from the
service to attend the course.
Successful candidates will provide assessments and hold a small caseload
of children and adolescents with mild to moderate emotional and mental health
difficulties, delivering evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions, employing
the principles underpinning the national Children and Young Peoples Mental
Health programme and the Whole School Approach alongside supervising a mix of
Education mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Childrens Wellbeing
Practitioner (CWPs).
Main duties of the job
You will need to build relationships with key stakeholders in
educational provisions, to introduce and develop the Whole School Approach,
alongside EMHPs. You will also provide some low-intensity interventions within
a small caseload.
Having the ability to adapt communication and intervention styles to
meet individual needs is important and you will have knowledge of child
development and child safeguarding procedures.
Using both evidence-based practice and routine outcome measures, you
will use a strength-based approach to work collaboratively with young people,
in line with key CYP-IAPT principles.
Key areas of focus for the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Supervisor
will be:
- EMHP and CWP Support and Supervision
- Delivering early, low-intensity interventions in accordance with the
evidence base
- Building and maintaining relationships with the Designated Mental
Health Lead and other key professionals in our partner schools
- Supporting the development of the MHST and CWP service
- Building positive relationships with our colleagues in wider CAMHS and
other key agencies.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health support
and supervision. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on
providing expert assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and young
people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their
parents/carers. The post holder will provide supervision and consultation to school
staff within specific education provisions.
The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team,
providing supervision and caseload management to the Education Mental Health
Practitioners, Child Wellbeing Practitioners and trainees within the team.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and caseload
management of the EMHPs and CWPs within their team. If the successful candidate
doesn't hold the required supervision qualification, then we will provide the
training at Exeter University and the post holder will be released from service
to attend the training, with some additional dedicated study time to ensure the
successful completion of the supervisor course. We will also ensure that your
workload is manageable to complete the training alongside the role. The
supervision training usually runs for a year from either September or January
and we usually have between 2-6 supervisors on each training course. Following
successful completion of the supervisor course, the post holder will receive a
post-graduate certificate in supervision and this is fully funded. The
university timetable usually consists of 1 or 2 teaching days per week to start
with and this then reduces down to 1 teaching day per month with assignments
related to the supervision of EMHPs and CWPs throughout the year. The
supervision course will also provide an overview of the interventions we offer
and shadowing opportunities will be provided as part of your induction.
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have about the role
and we are always happy to have a quick Microsoft teams calls to share more
information if required too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health support
and supervision. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on
providing expert assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and young
people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their
parents/carers. The post holder will provide supervision and consultation to school
staff within specific education provisions.
The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team,
providing supervision and caseload management to the Education Mental Health
Practitioners, Child Wellbeing Practitioners and trainees within the team.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and caseload
management of the EMHPs and CWPs within their team. If the successful candidate
doesn't hold the required supervision qualification, then we will provide the
training at Exeter University and the post holder will be released from service
to attend the training, with some additional dedicated study time to ensure the
successful completion of the supervisor course. We will also ensure that your
workload is manageable to complete the training alongside the role. The
supervision training usually runs for a year from either September or January
and we usually have between 2-6 supervisors on each training course. Following
successful completion of the supervisor course, the post holder will receive a
post-graduate certificate in supervision and this is fully funded. The
university timetable usually consists of 1 or 2 teaching days per week to start
with and this then reduces down to 1 teaching day per month with assignments
related to the supervision of EMHPs and CWPs throughout the year. The
supervision course will also provide an overview of the interventions we offer
and shadowing opportunities will be provided as part of your induction.
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have about the role
and we are always happy to have a quick Microsoft teams calls to share more
information if required too.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of moderate to complex mental health presentations
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
- Experience of delivering CBT-informed interventions and supervision
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven knowledge of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements
- A developed knowledge and understanding of child development
- Proven knowledge of child protection and the importance of multi-agency work for children and families in the community
- Proven knowledge of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker etc.) or successful completion of the post-graduate EMHP (or CWP) CYP-IAPT training.
- Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP, BABCP) or registration with the appropriate body when this is possible for Li-CBT post- graduate qualifications. Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic intervention for children/young people and their families/carers
- Completion of parallel IAPT supervisor training programme within first year of taking on the post if this is not already in place Training to level 2 in Safeguarding Adults and level 3 in Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of moderate to complex mental health presentations
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
- Experience of delivering CBT-informed interventions and supervision
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven knowledge of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements
- A developed knowledge and understanding of child development
- Proven knowledge of child protection and the importance of multi-agency work for children and families in the community
- Proven knowledge of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker etc.) or successful completion of the post-graduate EMHP (or CWP) CYP-IAPT training.
- Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP, BABCP) or registration with the appropriate body when this is possible for Li-CBT post- graduate qualifications. Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic intervention for children/young people and their families/carers
- Completion of parallel IAPT supervisor training programme within first year of taking on the post if this is not already in place Training to level 2 in Safeguarding Adults and level 3 in Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
