About this role
Job summary
37.5 hours per week - 12 months Fixed term.
This role is only open to those that have completed the Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner training. The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. Providing low intensity CBT to young people.
In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community.
The post holder will work with the CAMHS Liaison Practitioners to support children and young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues or behaviours.
The post holder will support the consultation process to the network or directly to the child, young person and their family. The post holder will be have an identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment, targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child or young person.
The post holder will deliver training to community services and schools.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Early Help Team with children and young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties.
To deliver evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner
To contribute to the community assessment clinics to ensure that children and young people and the appropriate interventions.
Delivery of group based. To support the delivery of evidence based parenting programmes for children and young people with mental health issues.
Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings meetings or child protection meetings.
Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools and community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training
Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources.
To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children and young people, their families and all other health professionals.
Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development.
Ensure that children and young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making . To promote person-centred planning.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.CLINICAL
1.1.Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
1.2.Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
1.3.Undertakes patient centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
1.4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the persons treatment to high intensity.
1.5.Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided selfhelp computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.
1.6.Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary where there is consent form the patient and it is appropriate to do so.
1.7.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
1.8.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
1.9.Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
1.10.Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with Livewell clinical record keeping policy.
1.11.Work closely with other members of the team to ensure the Stepped care model is consistent.
1.12.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
1.13.Liaison with other agencies and other professionals as part of the patient care plan when clinically relevant.
1.14.To identify and manage risk with patients.
2.PROFESSIONAL
2.1.Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
2.2.Ensure that client information is kept confidential, unless there is a need to share information. Sharing of information will be in line with data protection guidance and child safeguarding protocols.
2.3.Keep up to date with NICE recommended treatments for common mental health problems.
2.4.Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
2.5. Attend clinical / managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
2.6.Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
2.7.Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
2.8.To attend all Livewell mandatory training relevant role at specified times.
2.9.Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives relevant for role.
2.10.Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
3.GENERAL
3.1.To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
3.2.To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
3.3.All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
3.4.All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
3.5.It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
3.6.This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children and/or young people. Relevant mental health working experience, including voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems Demonstrates high standards in written communication Able to write clear reports and letters. Experience of working in Primary Care Experience of managing own caseload Experience of using clinical outcome measures to inform practice
Desirable
Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties. Evidence of working in the local community. Experience of working with computerized CBT. Experience of working with 16-18 year olds.
Qualifications Essential
A candidate will need to have completed the Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) IAPT training to be eligible to apply for this role. Evidence of educational qualifications plus experience equivalent to degree level Evidence of working with people who have lived with common mental health difficulties
Desirable
Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. Psychology degree
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Understanding of the role of supervision in clinical practice Ability to reflect on own work and personal / professional development Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Skills Essential
Computer literate Accurate and prompt record keeping Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills Good interpersonal skills Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Demonstrate organizational skills with the ability prioritize within workload. Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision High level of enthusiasm and motivation. Ability to work under pressure Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Openness to learning new knowledge and skills Ability to attend necessary training courses
Desirable
Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Skills Essential
Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training. Computer literate. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and use of internet mediated communication. Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients. Able to develop good professional relationships with colleagues inside and beyond child and adolescent mental health services. Responsive to and willing to ask for feedback and supervision.
Desirable
Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Training Essential
An applicant will need to have completed the Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) IAPT training to be eligible to apply for this role. Able to integrate training skills learnt into practice.
Desirable
Registration as part of having attended and completed CWP training
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest
Address 200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)