About this role
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Permanent B5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner
37.5 Hours per week
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPLETED: Post Graduate Diploma as an Educational Mental Health Practitioner
This is an exciting opportunity for Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to join our Mental Health Services Team (MHST) working with schools across Liverpool.
We are looking for individuals who have skills and experience in engaging families who are from communities that may be at increased risk of social exclusion or marginalisation. The successful candidate will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team. They will act as case managers for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems and deliver evidence-based interventions alongside or under supervision of senior CAMHS practitioners.
Please note that the Person Specification does not state Post Graduate Diploma in EMHP however you will not be shortlisted without this qualification.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of children, young people and families. Planning, implementing and evaluating interventions to address identified needs. To work alongside partner agencies to offer Whole School Approach (WSA) Acting as case manager for children and young peoplewith mild to moderate mental health problems. Delivering evidence-based interventions in a group format alongside or under supervision of senior CAMHS practitioners. Monitoring risk and supporting children and young people who present with more severe problems to rapidly access assessment and intervention from senior CAMHS practitioners. Promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Adhering to Trust policies and procedures and the legislative framework in which children's mental health care is delivered.
About us
Alder Hey MHST is part of the Education Mental Health Team within the Liverpool CAMHS; and North and South Sefton Partnership. MHST covers both Liverpool and Sefton and currently has links with around 200 schools. Liverpool MHST comprises 4 teams, North, Central, South along with a Transitions Team. Sefton MHST has four teams North, South and Central (with a focus on transition) along with the new Wave 11 team focusing on LD support across the three MDTs.
Alder Hey are offering excellent benefit schemes;
Refer a friend - Alder Hey staff
Successful candidates who are introduced to the trust by existing staff members will receive £1000 after completion of six months in post. Please include the name/Alder Hey email for your friend in the additional information section of your application.
This will be paid in two parts, £250 in first month pay on commencement in post, and £750 on completion of six months.
Accommodation
Alder Hey will support the cost of accommodation for up to 3 months from the date of employment (up to £500 per month)
The cost is to be paid by the staff member and reclaimed as expenses.
Relocation package
Relocation packages to support new hires and will be consulted on an individual basis, please link in with [email protected] for further information.
Job description Job responsibilities
To join the Liverpool MHST, working within allocated schools across Liverpool offering WSA and 1:1/Group interventions to children young people and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Training Essential
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People (EMHP Qualification) BABCP and or BPS registered/registerable or working towards registration
Desirable
Training in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or within a Psychological Therapy. Psychology or other Health related undergraduate degree. Psychology or other health related Postgraduate degree. BABCP accreditation
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of mental health issues in young people. Knowledge of legislation and National policies in relation to mental health issues in young people. Understanding how difficulties can be maintained by the wider system and family. Working Knowledge of the educational system in England. An understanding of mild to moderate mental health difficulties. An understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of multi-agency working for children and families in the community. Understanding of CYP-IAPT Principles including the use of Routine Outcome Measures
Desirable
Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams Knowledge of the school's safeguarding procedures and who the Designated Safeguarding Lead, (DSL), is in each establishment that they work in. Knowledge of Sefton/Liverpool care trusts Safeguarding policy Working knowledge and working relationship with CAMHS. Low Intensity Interventions for low mood, worry/ anxiety. Working knowledge of the Whole School Approach to mental health.
Skills Essential
Ability to assess, plan and implement care programmes for young people with complex emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally with young people and their families. Insight into clients' perceptions and ability to empathise. Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support. Ability to recognise own attitudes towards offending / challenging behaviours. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing emotional and or mental health problems. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
Desirable
Proven commitment to Continuous Professional Development
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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Liverpool Innovation Park
Babbage House
Liverpool
L7 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)