Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
| Posting date: | 19 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2024 |
| Location: | Barking Essex, G11 7LZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9395-24-1381 |
Summary
The post holder will accomplish this by providing high-quality, brief, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people (CYP) experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, with clinical supervision and support from a CWP supervisor and other qualified clinicians. They will regularly measure clinical outcomes and administer evidence-based clinical interventions, in accordance with the CYP-IAPT programme. The post holder must possess a CWP qualification (e.g., Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice) or equivalent, demonstrating the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and capabilities to function effectively within an inclusive, value-driven service. The post holder is expected to consistently offer a "client-focused" service that emphasizes excellent customer service and fosters effective working relationships. Key Responsibilities: The appointee will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, brief, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health issues. - The appointee will deliver clinical interventions within the care pathways under the supervision of a senior psychological practitioner.- They will regularly measure clinical outcomes in accordance with the CYP-IAPT program.- They will promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people, and families in the community through evidence-based clinical interventions.- They will conduct initial assessments in community settings and provide a range of early interventions for children and young people with various emotional and behavioural difficulties.- They will offer direct services to children, young people, and their families in an accessible and non-stigmatizing environment, grounded in the best research evidence and within clinical governance. Leadership - The role includes being part of an effective team and fostering productive working relationships across the Trust.- The role involves working in partnership to support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health issues and their families in managing their difficulties.- The role requires facilitating the development of a positive and supportive team culture by managing potential conflicts effectively.- The role includes participating in the audit process and contributing to the clinical governance agenda.- The role involves advising, supporting, and sharing knowledge with colleagues, drawing on the latest research and practice developments through literature and peer reviews. Clinical/therapeutic skills - The role involves assessing and providing outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health issues.