Job summary
The Essex PCN service are looking to recruit CWPs to continue to improve children and young people's mental health services in Essex. The training forms part of the service transformation initiative delivered by NHS England as part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health CYP Psychological Trainings (PT) (formerly CYP IAPT) programmes.
Trainees will join our already established PCN service across Essex to support young peoples mental health and wellbeing in the community.
Main duties of the job
This is a training position the post holder will undertake training at University College London alongside working in service for the Essex PCN. They will be taught to deliver evidence based guided self-help interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. They will also be taught how to deliver interventions in the community, for example, participation activities, training and group delivery. The post holder will use their newly developed skills to support children and young people who are referred into the service and trainees will receive supervision to support their professional development, as well as be expected to actively engage local communities.
Applicants will need to be ready to start work on 6th January 2025 and posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.
Dual Application
Shortlisted candidates will need to submit an application form to UCL for a place on the Diploma in Child Wellbeing Practice. The application form and process details are in the CWP Recruitment Pack attached to this advert.
Application form for ULC can be found here: Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice PG Dip | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL - University College London
Interview dates: Week commencing 14th October 2024.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). The first contract received is a fixed term training contract that will support the candidate to completion of the course. On successful completion of the course the candidate will be offered a permanent position within a vacant post in MHST. Please ask us about more information during your interview.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in CEME Campus, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8EU (please note: in order to travel to this destination you will have to make the Dartford crossing and be aware of the ULEZ charges). Candidates will need to have business insurance when travelling by car to claim both travel and above charges on expenses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit 5 graduate level practitioners to provide guided self-help therapy and parenting interventions. These posts are salaried at NHS Agenda for Change band 4 and fully funded for a one year post graduate diploma in Child Wellbeing Practice through University College London. Further intensive supervision and on the job training will be provided by an experienced supervisor within each team.
This is a training role within the Children and Young Psychological Training programmes (CYP-PT). The post-holder will work within a CYP mental health service that is focussed on outreach to the community. Trainees will be delivering, under supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions and guided self-help for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties within the community.
During training, the post-holders will work under close supervision to gain experience across healthcare and community settings to enable them to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
Application process
We expect these roles to be highly desirable, we recommend you use your personal statement to showcase why you should be offered an interview by identifying your "Top 3 Reasons to Shortlist" at the start of your statement, we recommend you utilise the UCL website, course material and associated documents to fully represent your most authentic self. Personal statements written by AI will be rejected. You must complete the UCL application at the same time as this application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit 5 graduate level practitioners to provide guided self-help therapy and parenting interventions. These posts are salaried at NHS Agenda for Change band 4 and fully funded for a one year post graduate diploma in Child Wellbeing Practice through University College London. Further intensive supervision and on the job training will be provided by an experienced supervisor within each team.
This is a training role within the Children and Young Psychological Training programmes (CYP-PT). The post-holder will work within a CYP mental health service that is focussed on outreach to the community. Trainees will be delivering, under supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions and guided self-help for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties within the community.
During training, the post-holders will work under close supervision to gain experience across healthcare and community settings to enable them to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
Application process
We expect these roles to be highly desirable, we recommend you use your personal statement to showcase why you should be offered an interview by identifying your "Top 3 Reasons to Shortlist" at the start of your statement, we recommend you utilise the UCL website, course material and associated documents to fully represent your most authentic self. Personal statements written by AI will be rejected. You must complete the UCL application at the same time as this application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
- Or Relevent professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy
- Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree
- Other relevant postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health or related services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
- Experience of working with diverse populations
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
- Has documented well in personal statement "Top 3 Reasons to Shortlist"
- Hold driving license and has access to vehicle
Attitude
Essential
- Within the personal statement there will be clear statements around intent to undertake the course and a interest in working in children's mental health service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
- Or Relevent professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy
- Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree
- Other relevant postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health or related services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
- Experience of working with diverse populations
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
- Has documented well in personal statement "Top 3 Reasons to Shortlist"
- Hold driving license and has access to vehicle
Attitude
Essential
- Within the personal statement there will be clear statements around intent to undertake the course and a interest in working in children's mental health service
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).
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).
