CYP Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Wigan Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major national initiative, which is fundamentally changing the way in which psychological treatments are provided in the NHS in England.

We are looking to recruit 2 full-time, qualified Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioners (CYWP) for Band 5 roles. The post is part of the CAMHS/Child Psychology team in West Lancs CAMHSThe post will be commencing as soon as possibleThe main part of the role is to provide evidence-based interventions to children and young people who have mild-moderate difficulties with anxiety, low mood, sleep, phobias or behaviour.

Applicants for this role need to have: -

  • A CYWP qualification from an accredited training centre
  • Experience in providing low intensity, CBT-informed interventions to children and families
  • Experience working within children's mental health services

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Main duties of the job

As part of Thrive transformation in CAMHS/Children's Psychological Services, these roles are part of enhancing and increasing the offer of early, evidence-based psychological intervention for children, young people and their families.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome-informed, focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential


  • Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP) Postgraduate Certificate from an accredited training provider Or Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Postgraduate Diploma from an accredited training provider

Knowledge

Essential


  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people's emotional well-being Knowledge of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients, and professional relationships with colleagues Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Experience

Essential


  • Experience of working with children and/or young people and families Experience in providing CYWP interventions utilising CBT principles for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioral difficulties. Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L7F9 A3643 CYPMH West Lancs

Westgate

Skelmersdale

WN8 6DS

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