Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

Job overview
To provide evidence based low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health problems to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
To work with the Early Help Service in the delivery of the stepped care pathway from referral to treatment incorporating telephone assessments, face to face assessment and intervention and the delivery of evidence-based low intensity interventions.
To undertake patient-centred assessments which identify problem areas and goals where the child or young person wishes to see change, and to accurately assessment of risk of harm.
To assist in the co-facilitation of skills workshops based on CBT principles.
To contribute to the delivery of workshops and Mental Health Promotion projects within Primary and Secondary Schools.
To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible.
To assess and integrate issues surrounding education into the overall therapy process. To deliver workshops and facilitate formal and informal training/education/consultation to all agencies involved with the emotional care social inclusion of children and young people
Main duties of the job
To provide evidence based low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health problems to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
To work with the Early Help Service in the delivery of the stepped care pathway from referral to treatment incorporating telephone assessments, face to face assessment and intervention and the delivery of evidence-based low intensity interventions.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide evidence based low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health problems to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
To work with the Early Help Service in the delivery of the stepped care pathway from referral to treatment incorporating telephone assessments, face to face assessment and intervention and the delivery of evidence-based low intensity interventions.
To undertake patient-centred assessments which identify problem areas and goals where the child or young person wishes to see change, and to accurately assessment of risk of harm.
To assist in the co-facilitation of skills workshops based on CBT principles. To contribute to the delivery of workshops and Mental Health Promotion projects within Primary and Secondary Schools.
To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible.
To assess and integrate issues surrounding education into the overall therapy process. To deliver workshops and facilitate formal and informal training/education/consultation to all agencies involved with the emotional care social inclusion of children and young people
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Qualification from CYP Low Intensity Training Course (CWP or EMHP Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)
• Registered with the BABCP or BPS (This registration process is new and there is transition period of 12 months from June 2021)
• A further degree qualification or demonstrate the ability to work at degree level (this will be assessed as a University entry requirement for the Band 4 CWP/EMHP Position)

Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria

• Evidence of working with children and young people who have experienced anxiety and/or depression
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Working knowledge of Health, Social and Caring Services, Education and the Voluntary Sector, together with the relevant legislation regarding both children and mental health.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to safeguard and protect children and young people's welfare in line with the Children Act 2004 requirements
• To be able to recognise anxiety and depression in children and young people within a range of clinical and behavioural presentations.

Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children's social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.