Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee (CYP IAPT Recruit to Train) inRedcar inRedcar PUBLISHED
MON 21 OCT 2024
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The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the Children and Young People's Mental Health Service, providing brief, evidence-based interventions for children aged 5-18 facing mild to moderate mental health challenges, such as anxiety and low mood. Trainees will receive supervision while supporting vulnerable young individuals and their families to improve emotional well-being and build resilience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting person-centered assessments and delivering psychological interventions, including psychoeducation and guided self-help.
- Collaborating with families, social care professionals, and the wider community to ensure comprehensive support.
- Managing referrals and waiting lists, and selecting appropriate therapeutic approaches in consultation with experienced practitioners.
- Recording clinical activities and participating in evaluations to contribute to evidence-based practice.
- Actively engaging in professional development through attending training and supervision sessions.
The position requires flexibility to meet service demands across South Tees, with a commitment to promoting inclusivity and responding to the needs of children and families. Trainees will work under the guidance of the IAPT Lead and other qualified supervisors, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and standards.
The purpose of the role will be to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within our Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service to offer high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties (anxiety and low mood) with supervision and support.
The post holder will support vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people with emotional and mental ill health to rise above lifes challenges, build resilience, andachieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
The post holder will be required to train in the relevant IAPT qualification, complete the course within the given timescales, and have the necessary knowledge and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value-driven service.
The post holder will attend all university-based taught and self-study days required by the education provider and work in service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
The post holder will be flexible in meeting the needs of the service by carrying out clinical work across the South Tees areas as the service requires.
Support will be provided by the IAPT Lead/ Service Manager who will carry out line management responsibilities and regular clinical and case management supervision will be arranged with suitably qualified practitioners.
To work to provide community-based and school-based one-to-one and group support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-18 and their parents who have emotional well-being difficulties and mental ill health.
Conduct person-centred assessments, to determine the best course of treatment for individuals, with the support and guidance of experienced supervisors, identifying areas the person wishes to see change and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others
To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with social workers and other professionals working across children, young people and family services.
To provide high-volume, low-intensity evidence-based psychological interventions, psychoeducation and guided self-help within professional guidelines.
To make decisions on the suitability of referrals in consultation with experienced practitioners, and support the wider team to do so, and refer unsuitable young people on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary and ensure children and young people receive a service that meets their needs.
To support themanagement of waiting lists, playing an active role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
To select a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
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1. To work to provide community-based and school-based one-to-one and group support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-18 and their parents who have emotional well-being difficulties and mental ill health.
2. Conduct person-centred assessments, to determine the best course of treatment for individuals, with the support and guidance of experienced supervisors, identifying areas the person wishes to see change and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others
3. To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with social workers and other professionals working across children, young people and family services.
4. To provide high-volume, low-intensity evidence-based psychological interventions, psychoeducation and guided self-help within professional guidelines.
5. To make decisions on the suitability of referrals in consultation with experienced practitioners, and support the wider team to do so, and refer unsuitable young people on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary and ensure children and young people receive a service that meets their needs.
6. To support themanagement of waiting lists, playing an active role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
7. To select a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
8. Educate and involve family members and others in work as necessary.
9. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to children and young people where appropriate.
10. Assess and integrate any issues surrounding school into the overall process.
11. Keep records of clinical activity, collect routine outcome measures and children, young people and families evaluations. Contribute to the collation and analysis of this data.
12. To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
13. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the team and follow discharge protocols.
14. Individually and as part of a team work in a person-centred way to empower young people, to achieve sustainable positive change.
15. Work where required with guidance and while maintaining confidentiality with the whole family.
16. Establish and maintain positive relationships with young people, their families, external stakeholders and the wider community.
17. Raising awareness of the needs of vulnerable children, young people and their families with stakeholders and the wider community.
18. Demonstrate an active commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
19. To ensure children, young people and families have a voice both in relation to their own support and wider service and organisational developments to ensure continuous improvement in experience.
Working in Teams1. Work as part of The Junctions team(s) to provide a flexible and effective service for vulnerable children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes in line with organisational and the project objectives.
2. Create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENDCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
3. Work collaboratively with all colleagues and partner agencies, including attending and reporting to relevant external meetings as directed including safeguarding, child protection and others as required.
4. Take a collaborative team approach both in relation to managing workloads and supporting colleagues, including the support of volunteers and placements.
5. Ensuring that information about the role of The Junction and its projects is publicised and promoted.
6. Work as part of The Junctions team(s) to contribute to its strategic and organisational development including sharing experience, knowledge and where appropriate providing training and guidance.
7. To contribute to the day-to-day administration & running of The Junctions projects & services.
8. Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the post.
Personal Development1. Attend the Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner Training programme and successfully complete the academic and clinical requirements of this course and report any difficulty in meeting course requirements to The Junction as your employer.
2. Attend arranged clinical/ managerial supervision on a regular basis with a designated appropriate person to meet required standards. To be proactive around discussing any issues with external supervision and to highlight any potential issues to Line Management within The Junction as the first port of call.
3. Prepare and present caseload information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and governance, supervisor and service are delivered.
4. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the field of treatment for common mental health problems.
5. Participate in an annual appraisal and respond to agreed actions and where appropriate conduct them with team members.
6. Be committed to your own personal development partaking in personal development opportunities and undertaking training, supervision and appraisal as required
7. Support the development and training of colleagues by sharing experience, providing training and learning experiences
Working within the Junctions policy environment1. Demonstrate a commitment that promotes and values diversity and the equality of opportunity in relation to employees, workers, service users and the wider community, challenge the use of all discriminatory language and practice and positively encourage all staff, volunteers, partners, young people and volunteers to adopt non-discriminatory practice.
2. Undertake all work in accordance with The Junctions polices and practice including but not withstanding Health and Safety, Risk Management
3. Ensure that the highest standards of customer care are met at all times
4. Positively promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and ensure that it is recognised that safeguarding is everyones responsibility.
Work and adhere to The Junctions values at all times.
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