About this role
Job summary
The First Steps service provides an early intervention community psychology service to children and young people with mild-to-moderate emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties. Children of all ages are referred to the service from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Please be aware that for these posts we usually receive very large number of applications, so have put a limit on the number that we are able to receive and the post will be closed to further applications once this is reached.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Provide support for service-user initiatives, aiming to increase service user participation, improve service-user information, service-user involvement and community engagement in shaping services.
Assist qualified staff in setting up and co-facilitating group interventions.
Contribute to the co-ordination and administration of the parenting programme including liaison and planning across the network of facilitators.
Support the CAMHS team in developing resources, especially in relation to the parenting programme and service-user initiatives. Including supporting the development of multimedia service user led information and resources.
Be responsible for maintenance of First Steps databases, in relation to parenting programme and service-user initiatives.
Support the production of monthly and yearly performance reports
Plan and organise own workload under guidance from a supervisor, and complete administrative tasks as necessary.
Work flexibly (independently, with other professionals, Clinical Psychologists, MDT members, wider system/agencies) to support clinical work and work as a member of a team.
Undertake research and personal development activities appropriate to the post, under the guidance of the line manager.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Substantive experience working for a public sector /3rd sector organisation, in an Assistant Psychologist or similar role. Experience of delivering parenting groups or other group interventions.
Desirable
Experience in a setting where good practice is evident in relation to child protection
Education Essential
Relevant degree: Upper second or first class or equivalent.
Desirable
Further education in relevant area of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Skills/Abilites Essential
Research skills and/or audit experience. Skills to work with staff and clients from diverse ethnic communities in providing a culturally competent service. Ability to make clinical decisions affecting children and families under supervision
Knowledge Essential
Factors affecting psychological well-being for young people. Impact of context and social factors on development
Desirable
Knowledge of child protection practices and principles.
Other Essential
Respectful approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals. Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hackney Ark
Downs Park Road
Hackney
E8 2FP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)