Children's Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Welwyn Garden City; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Hertfordshire seeks motivated trainees for the CYP Psychological Training Programme, a one-year fixed-term contract funded by NHSE.

You'll learn to deliver guided self-help interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, under supervision, and collaborate with local communities in diverse settings.

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree requirement or equivalent experience in CYP settings.
• Desirable training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or related psychology therapies.
• DBS clearance and professional training pathways noted in the programme.

Mansioni

• Deliver evidence-based guided self-help interventions for children and young people.
• Provide support to referred children and young people in service settings.
• Participate in supervision and engage with local communities to meet service needs.

Conoscenze

Excellent written and verbal comms

Team player

Explain information clearly

Formazione

Undergraduate degree, 2:1 or above in Psychology or related subject

Any subject with further training/experience in relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
• OR relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis

Desirable criteria

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy
• Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree
• Other relevant postgraduate degree, Previous experience of working with children and young people, Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
• Experience of working with diverse populations, Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and implement training with appropriate support
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.
• Ability to work in an environment that is at times extremely busy and demanding
• Ability to manage own caseload and demonstrate good time management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to organise academic, clinical and service commitments with appropriate support

COMMUNICATION SKILLSEssential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Able to explain information clearly and sensitively to children, young people, families and professionals
• Ability to write clear, detailed reports and letters.

Desirable criteria

• Able to speak a second language
• Ability to present mental health psychoeducation to non‑mental health audiences, Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role.
• Able to travel to meet post requirements
• Car driver with a full valid driving license (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) which prevents you from driving, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The MHST are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment.

You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion. This is a one-year fixed-term contract for the duration of the training programme. The anticipated start date within the service is Monday 4 January. Positions are available across all four Hertfordshire localities: East, South, West and North. Please note that the North Hertfordshire post is not eligible for the 5% High Cost Area Supplement (fringe allowance). Successful candidates will also be required to travel to Anna Freud in Central London (Rodney Street, N1 9JH) to attend teaching sessions throughout the training year., This is a training position post holder will undertake training at University College London alongside working in service for HPFT. They will be taught to deliver evidence based guided self-help interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. They will also be taught how to deliver interventions in the community, for example, participation activities, training and group delivery. The post holder will use their newly developed skills to support children and young people who are referred into the service and trainees will receive supervision to support their professional development, as well as be expected to actively engage local communities. This government-funded initiative promotes the growth and skill of the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year position, allowing services to employ trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support., Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout