Children'S Wellbeing Practitioner

Job summary hours per week.
Please note this role is for a candidate who has successfully completed CWP IAPT training and not a trainee post.The postholder isresponsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing ofchildren and young people with a drive for early intervention, enablingcultural change in the way first contact services can support children andyoung people with mental health problems.
Providing low intensity CBT to young people.In line with 2015 Future in Mindstrategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience,prevention and early intervention to children and young people in thecommunity.Thepost holder will work closely with the CAMHS Liaison Practitioners to support childrenand young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues orbehaviours.
Thepost holder will support the consultation process to the network or directly tothe child, young person and their family.
The post holder will be have anidentified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment,targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child oryoung person.Thepost holder will deliver training to community services and schools.This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Main duties of the job To work as part of the Early Help Team with children and young people who may present with emerging mentalhealth difficulties.
To deliver evidence based targeted interventionsin a timely manner To contribute to the communityassessment clinics to ensure that children and young people and the appropriate interventions.Delivery of group based.
To support the delivery ofevidence based parenting programmes for children and young people with mentalhealth issues.Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings meetings or child protection meetings.Ensure planned interventions are implementedeffectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)Participate in the delivery of trainingprogrammes for schools and community services from a portfolio of availableCAMHS trainingMaintain standards of care to highestlevel within available resources.To actively participate in line managementwith senior and junior members of staff.To maintain confidentiality in respectof the young people at all times.Communicate clearly with children andyoung people, their families and all other health professionals.Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.
Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall.
Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration.
We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place.
Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships.
Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities.
If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities The postholder isresponsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing ofchildren and young people with a drive for early intervention, enablingcultural change in the way first contact services can support children andyoung people with mental health problems.
In line with 2015 Future in Mindstrategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience,prevention and early intervention to children and young people in thecommunity.Thepost holder will work with the CAMHS Liaison Practitioners to support childrenand young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues orbehaviours.
Thepost holder will support the consultation process to the network or directly tothe child, young person and their family.
The post holder will be have anidentified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment,targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child oryoung person.Thepost holder will deliver training to community services and schools.
Person Specification Training Essential Able to attend the formal training as required.
Able to undertake supervision as identified by CWP requirements.
Able to integrate previous CWP training into practice.
Experience Essential Experience of working with children and/or young people.
Desirable Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
Experience of working in mental health or related services.
Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes.
Qualifications Essential Evidence of completion of Children's Wellbeing Practitioner IAPT training.
Evidence of undergraduate level study or the equivalent.
Evidence of numeracy.
Desirable Psychology or other health or social care or youth related undergraduate degree.
Other relevant postgraduate degree.
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young peoples emotional well-being.
Understanding of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live.
Desirable Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people.
Able to identify common mental health problems in children and young people.
Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible.
Understands why collecting feedback from children, young people and parents is important.
Other requirements Essential High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
Excellent organisational and self-management skills Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
Able to work under pressure.
Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Able to travel between sites where children and young people may present ( schools, NHS premises, home etc).
Skills Essential Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
Computer literate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and use of internet mediated communication.
Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Able to develop good professional relationships with colleagues inside and beyond child and adolescent mental health services.
Responsive to and willing to ask for feedback and supervision.
Desirable Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.