Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee (Cyp Iapt Recruit To Train)

Job summary The purpose of the role will be to work as part of amulti-disciplinary team within our Children and Young Peoples Mental HealthService to offer high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-basedinterventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderatemental health difficulties (anxiety and low mood) with supervision and support.The post holder will support vulnerable anddisadvantaged children and young people with emotional and mental ill health torise above lifes challenges, build resilience, andachieve positive andsustainable outcomes.
Thepost holder will be required to train in the relevant IAPT qualification,complete the course within the given timescales, and have the necessaryknowledge and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value-drivenservice.The post holder will attend alluniversity-based taught and self-study days required by the education providerand work in service for the remaining days of the week using their newlydeveloped skills.
The post holder will be flexible inmeeting the needs of the service by carrying out clinical work across the SouthTees areas as the service requires.Supportwill be provided by the IAPT Lead/ Service Manager who will carry out linemanagement responsibilities and regular clinical and case managementsupervision will be arranged with suitably qualified practitioners.
Main duties of the job To work to provide community-based and school-basedone-to-one and group support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children andyoung people aged 5-18 and their parents who have emotional well-beingdifficulties and mental ill health.
Conduct person-centred assessments, to determinethe best course of treatment for individuals, with the support and guidance ofexperienced supervisors, identifying areas the person wishes to see change andmake an accurate assessment of risk to self and othersTo work withfamilies involved with social care liaising closely with social workers andother professionals working across children, young people and family services.To provide high-volume,low-intensity evidence-based psychological interventions, psychoeducation andguided self-help within professional guidelines.To make decisions on thesuitability of referrals in consultation with experienced practitioners, andsupport the wider team to do so, and refer unsuitable young people on to therelevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary and ensure childrenand young people receive a service that meets their needs.
To support themanagementof waiting lists, playing an active role in prioritisation, assessment andsignposting.To select a range ofappropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and familiesexperiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and delivered incollaboration with the child, young person and family.
About us There are a range of services within The Junction all working towardsshared goals and all focused on making a difference to the lives of children,young people and their families, including: Youth Employment Services Young Carers Services Youth Services Children and Young Peoples Emotional Wellbeing and Mental HealthServices Children and Young Peoples Specialist Transport ServicesWe pride ourselves on being able to provide multiple specialist servicesunder one roof with each service interacting together to provide the bestpossible seamless service to children and young people.
We employmulti-disciplinary teams of professionals with backgrounds in psychology,social work, counselling, youth work and youth unemployment as well as otherqualified and experienced practitioners who:Understand the issuesfacing children and young peopleHave the skills toeffectively support themCan deliver outcomefocused interventions We have developed a unique service delivery model to ensure that clients areable to access a service that supports their individual needs.
However, the ethos of The Junction ensures ourservices do not work in silos, although we recognise the need for serviceidentities and separate lines of accountability to stakeholders.
Job description Job responsibilities 1.
To work to provide community-based and school-basedone-to-one and group support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children andyoung people aged 5-18 and their parents who have emotional well-beingdifficulties and mental ill health.
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Conduct person-centred assessments, to determinethe best course of treatment for individuals, with the support and guidance ofexperienced supervisors, identifying areas the person wishes to see change andmake an accurate assessment of risk to self and others3.
To work withfamilies involved with social care liaising closely with social workers andother professionals working across children, young people and family services.
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To provide high-volume,low-intensity evidence-based psychological interventions, psychoeducation andguided self-help within professional guidelines.5.
To make decisions on thesuitability of referrals in consultation with experienced practitioners, andsupport the wider team to do so, and refer unsuitable young people on to therelevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary and ensure childrenand young people receive a service that meets their needs.
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To support themanagementof waiting lists, playing an active role in prioritisation, assessment andsignposting.7.
To select a range ofappropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and familiesexperiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and delivered incollaboration with the child, young person and family.8.
Educate and involve familymembers and others in work as necessary.
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Attend multi-disciplinarymeetings relating to children and young people where appropriate.10.
Assess and integrate anyissues surrounding school into the overall process.
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Keep records of clinicalactivity, collect routine outcome measures and children, young people andfamilies evaluations.
Contribute to thecollation and analysis of this data.
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To explore and evaluateclinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-basedpractice.13.
Accept referrals via agreedprotocols within the team and follow discharge protocols.14.
Individually and as part of a team work in a person-centredway to empower young people, to achieve sustainable positive change.
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Work where required with guidance and whilemaintaining confidentiality with the whole family.
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Establish and maintain positive relationships withyoung people, their families, external stakeholders and the widercommunity.
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Raising awareness of the needs of vulnerablechildren, young people and their families with stakeholders and the widercommunity.
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Demonstrate an active commitment to making apositive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
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To ensure children, young people and families havea voice both in relation to their own support and wider service andorganisational developments to ensure continuous improvement in experience.Workingin Teams 1.Work aspart of The Junctions team(s) to provide a flexible and effective service forvulnerable children, young people and their families to achieve positiveoutcomes in line with organisational and the project objectives.
2.Createand maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads,SENDCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff byproviding advice and consultative support on emotional and mental healthissues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, youngpeople and families experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
3.Workcollaboratively with all colleagues and partner agencies, including attendingand reporting to relevant external meetings as directed including safeguarding,child protection and others as required.
4.Take acollaborative team approach both in relation to managing workloads andsupporting colleagues, including the support of volunteers and placements.
5.Ensuringthat information about the role of The Junction and its projects is publicisedand promoted.
6.Work aspart of The Junctions team(s) to contribute to its strategic and organisationaldevelopment including sharing experience, knowledge and where appropriateproviding training and guidance.
7.Tocontribute to the day-to-day administration & running of The Junctions projects& services.
8.Undertakeother duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensuratewith the post.PersonalDevelopment 1.Attendthe Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner Training programme and successfullycomplete the academic and clinical requirements of this course and report anydifficulty in meeting course requirements to The Junction as your employer.2.Attendarranged clinical/ managerial supervision on a regular basis with a designatedappropriate person to meet required standards.
To be proactive around discussingany issues with external supervision and to highlight any potential issues toLine Management within The Junction as the first port of call.
3.Prepareand present caseload information to supervisors and case managers within theservice on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice andgovernance, supervisor and service are delivered.4.Beaware of, and keep up to date with advances in the field of treatment forcommon mental health problems.5.Participatein an annual appraisal and respond to agreed actions and where appropriateconduct them with team members.6.Becommitted to your own personal development partaking in personal developmentopportunities and undertaking training, supervision and appraisal asrequired 7.Supportthe development and training of colleagues by sharing experience, providingtraining and learning experiencesWorkingwithin the Junctions policy environment 1.Demonstratea commitment that promotes and values diversity and the equality of opportunityin relation to employees, workers, service users and the wider community,challenge the use of all discriminatory language and practice and positivelyencourage all staff, volunteers, partners, young people and volunteers to adoptnon-discriminatory practice.
2.Undertakeall work in accordance with The Junctions polices and practice including butnot withstanding Health and Safety, Risk Management 3.Ensurethat the highest standards of customer care are met at all times 4.Positivelypromote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and ensurethat it is recognised that safeguarding is everyones responsibility.
Work and adhere to The Junctions values at all times.
Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Empathy and understanding of the needs of the client group Personal resilience Friendly and welcoming Ability to work in a developing service and embrace change Energy and Commitment Understanding of and Commitment to The Junctions core values Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of supporting children and young people with mental health difficulties Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating outcomes.
Demonstrates an understanding of children and young peoples mental health and how it may present Demonstrate high standards of written communication Experience of working in mental health or related services Ability to manage own caseload and time Knowledge of issues and challenges that vulnerable children and young people face Excellent people skills-Ability to engage, build strong relationships with children and young people to build trust, motivate and empower them to meet agreed goals and outcomes Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet the needs of children, young people and their families Able to act on identified risk while working with vulnerable children and young people Understanding and experience of the need to have and work to appropriate professional boundaries Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills Desirable Recent experience of working with a range of agencies to support vulnerable young people Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences Excellent IT skills including competency in using Microsoft word and experience in using data base systems to record sessions and notes Qualifications Essential Hold a good honours degree relevant to the programme OR an extraordinary level of clinical experience and a level 5 qualification Able to attend the formal training as required Able to integrate training into practice Demonstrable experience of appropriate Safeguarding training Ability and willingness to undertake further training and development as required within Job Description Demonstrable commitment to personal development Desirable Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body ( BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS) Work-related Circumstance Essential Willingness to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend activities.
Prepared to work in a non-smoking environment Demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with people and other professionals Vehicle licence and access to a vehicle or prepared to achieve within an agreed period, ability to travel as per the demands of the role Equal Opportunities and Diversity Essential Commitment to pursue Equal Opportunity and Non-Discriminatory practices.