CYP-PT Therapies Trainees (Parenting Modality)

All Locations; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer and employee pension scheme

Birthday leave

Learning and development opportunities

Recruitment referral payment up to £££

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Mental health First Aider

Job summary

Early Years Alliance (EYA) invites applicants for CYP-PT Therapies Trainees (Parenting Modality) to join the Parenting Service in Lewisham, SE London. The role is part of an NHSE funded Children and Young People Psychological Training Programme, with teaching at Kings College London and practical clinical work within EYA to support children, young people and families.

Successful candidates will travel to the King's College London Denmark Hill Campus for weekly teaching.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma level qualification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum a second-class (2:2 or above) from a UK university or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work).
• Training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, social work, OT, SLT, counselling) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trainee Parenting Therapist will participate in the CYP Psychological Training Programme.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people and families according to NICE guidelines.
• Attend weekly teaching at Kings College London and apply learning within the Early Years Alliance CYP Parenting Service.

Job description

Advertising Salary: £39,959 per annum

Early Years Alliance (EYA) has an exciting opportunity for CYP-PT Therapies Trainees (Parenting Modality) to join our Parenting Service team based in Lewisham, SE London, as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT/Recruit to Train). This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching at Kings College London into practical clinical interventions by working in the EYA service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families. The position will be based at the Early Years Alliance CYP-PT Parenting Service base at Eliot Bank Family Hub, Thorpewood Avenue, London SE26 4BU but successful candidates will also be expected to travel to the Denmark Hill Campus of King's College London for teaching during each week of the training year. More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the King's CYP webpage: https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guidelines recommended treatment.

• You are required to have qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level., and as a minimum a second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc).
• You should also have had training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling).
• NOTE: Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• 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.

• Trainee Parenting Therapist, 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
• Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being