Job summary About MPFTMPFT (Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust) is a dynamic and supportive NHS Trust, committed to providing high-quality care and support.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Specialist Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner to join our CAMHS Early Years Service.
Role OverviewAs a Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner within the CAMHS Early Years Service, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a skilled and multidisciplinary team, including Psychologists, Specialist Health Visitors, and other Early Years Practitioners.
This role is focused on supporting young children and their families when emotional or behavioural challenges arise.
Primarily based in East Staffordshire (including Burton), there will also be occasional travel to West Staffordshire.
Your work will help to provide targeted support when other forms of intervention are not sufficient, particularly for children who are not yet in full-time school.
This is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the early years of children's emotional and behavioural development.
Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Work within a multidisciplinary team, including Psychologists, Specialist Health Visitors, and other Early Years Practitioners, to support children and families facing emotional or behavioural challenges.
Provide support in a variety of settings such as homes, clinics, children's centres, and nurseries.
Assist in strengthening the relationship between parents and children during challenging times.
Provide continuity of care for children transitioning from early years to school, depending on individual needs.
Contribute to developing and delivering strategies to support children and families in managing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progressionExcellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leaveExtensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Job description Job responsibilities Essential Qualifications and Skills: NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board) or NVQ Level 4 in Early Years or a relevant qualification.
Experience working with children and families, particularly in clinical or support settings.
A compassionate and understanding approach to working with children experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with children and families.
See job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB/ NVQ Level 4 in Early Years Experience Essential Experience working with children and families, particularly in clinical or support settings.
A compassionate and understanding approach to working with children experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with children and families.