Job summary
- Mental Health Support Teams in
Schools in H & W is expanding further.
- Known as Wellbeing &
Emotional Support Teams (WEST), service is across H & W schools to provide
early help for CYP ages 5 - 18 experiencing MH problems
- We offer evidence-based low
intensity CBT interventions for CYP, whole school approach & consultations
in schools
- We are supportive, share knowledge,
learn from our experiences, have attractive training packages, making the work
place a good place to be
- Service is Mon - Fri 9 - 5,
multi professional working
- We are expanding our portfolio
of schools in South Worcestershire and hence four trainee posts for this
locality based team.
- Successful candidates will
undertake the EMHP Training course at University of Exeter. This is a virtual/hybrid course with no requirement to attend Exeter. Starting mid-September
Initial contract is fixed term 2 years at band 4, once qualified and registered with the
accredited governing body a permanent contract to a band 5 will take place.
Main duties of the job
- Be educationally
supervised, assess & deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions
in educational settings for CYP
- Developing skills in
supporting CYP with mild to moderate MH difficulties, parents/carers, &
educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties
- Where appropriate
parents/carers to collaborate & coproduce their own agreed plan of care
- Undertake accurate
assessments of risk to self & others
- Engage & learn
from aligned education setting/MH Links
- Engage in robust
managerial & clinical supervision & agree CYP cases
- Practice, evidence,
reflect on & demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload
- Attend multi-professional
meetings
- Keep coherent records
of all training & clinical activity in line with both health and education
service protocols and use these records & outcome data to inform decision
making, provide data collection
- Evidence of working
within a collaborative approach, with teachers, parents, CYP, wider community
- Development of
clinical/training materials
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to
maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use initiative & take responsibility for themselves &
the quality of their work & the service provided.
- Under supervision & with support, develop knowledge &
practice skills in:
- Delivering evidence-based intervention for CYP in education
setting with mild to moderate MH problems
- Helping CYP within these settings rapidly access more
specialist services if required
- Supporting& facilitating staff in education settings to
identify & where appropriate manage issues related to MH & wellbeing
- Working with and within education environments to afford
better access to specialist MH services
- To evidence development of those skills with associated
knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic
award and demonstrable practical ability.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to
maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use initiative & take responsibility for themselves &
the quality of their work & the service provided.
- Under supervision & with support, develop knowledge &
practice skills in:
- Delivering evidence-based intervention for CYP in education
setting with mild to moderate MH problems
- Helping CYP within these settings rapidly access more
specialist services if required
- Supporting& facilitating staff in education settings to
identify & where appropriate manage issues related to MH & wellbeing
- Working with and within education environments to afford
better access to specialist MH services
- To evidence development of those skills with associated
knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic
award and demonstrable practical ability.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to study at degree level
- Proven record of previous academic attainment
- Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- It is desirable that the applicant will have previous experience of working with children and young people
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the educational system in England
- Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
- Knowledge of Mental Health Support Teams in schools Programme locally and nationally
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
- Computer literate
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
- Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to study at degree level
- Proven record of previous academic attainment
- Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- It is desirable that the applicant will have previous experience of working with children and young people
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the educational system in England
- Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
- Knowledge of Mental Health Support Teams in schools Programme locally and nationally
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
- Computer literate
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
- Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
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
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).
