Job summary
Employer heading
Child and Young persons Wellbeing Practitioner - Tameside
Band 5
Job overview
Are you a passionate, qualified Child and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner, looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and collaborative environment? We invite you to join our well-established team, where your expertise and dedication will be valued and nurtured.
Why Join Us?
1. Collaborative Team Environment:
Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team that values collaboration and mutual support. Work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to providing the best care for our clients.
2. Excellent Supervision:
We believe in continuous growth and development. You will receive high quality supervision from seasoned experts in the field, ensuring you have the guidance and support needed to excel in your role.
3. Comprehensive Training Opportunities:
We offer extensive training programs to help you expand your skills and knowledge. From specialised workshops to ongoing professional development courses, we invest in your growth.
4. Career Advancement:
We are committed to your career progression. With clear pathways for advancement and opportunities for further training, we support you in achieving your professional goals.
5. Positive Work Culture:
Join a team that prioritises well-being, both for our clients and our staff. We foster a positive and inclusive work environment where every team member's contribution is recognised and appreciated.
Main duties of the job
Your Role:
- Provide high-quality, evidence based psychological 1:1 and group interventions for clients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective treatment plans
- Engage in regular supervision and continuous professional development
- Contribute to team meetings and training sessions
- Maintain accurate and timely client records
- Communicate effectively with clients, families and professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Requirements:
- Post Graduate qualification in Evidence Based Psychological therapies for Children and Young People.
- Strong commitment to providing excellent client care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dedication to ongoing professional development
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualification from CYPWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or undergraduate course) or Or, an experienced and qualified graduate mental health worker with a Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mental Health Care or equivalent
- BABCP and or BPS registered/registerable or working towards registration
Desirable criteria
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
- BABCP accreditation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a children and young person psychological wellbeing practitioner / graduate mental health worker in a primary care setting
- Experience of routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of working in the local community
- Experience of multi-agency working
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits and employment systems
- Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet agreed / specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in verbal and written communication Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Excellent IT skills
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable criteria
- Ability to provide services in a variety of settings
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Geraldine Brice
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 716 3600
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
- Telephone
- 01617163181
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