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Form of workMental Health Nurse/CAHMS Practitioner - Emotional Health Service
Join our passionate team in our clients (a not-for-profit organisation within Kingston and Richmond boroughs) as a Mental Health Nurse/CAHMS Prac. Make a difference in the lives of children and young people by providing therapeutic support within schools.
Role Duties and Responsibilities:
- Therapeutic tasks: Conduct assessments and deliver individual, group, parent, and family interventions to young people with mild to moderate difficulties.
- Whole school approach: Support the implementation of a comprehensive Mental Health approach across primary and secondary schools, aligned with the cluster action plan.
- Training and education: Collaborate with colleagues to provide training, education, and support to school staff, parents, and relevant agencies.
- Partnerships: Build strong partnerships and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including children, young people, and their families.
- Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
Requirements:
- Qualified creative therapist or Mental Health Nurse registered with HCPC or equivalent professional body.
- Experience working with children and young people with social, emotional, and/or behavioural difficulties.
- Proficiency in delivering brief, high-quality interventions to individuals and groups.
- Familiarity with a range of assessment tools and frameworks for evaluating progress and outcomes.
- Ability to assess risk, record and communicate appropriately, and take action to mitigate or manage risk.
- Strong data analysis and evidence-based decision-making skills.
- Experience addressing equality and diversity issues within practice and taking proactive steps to solve them.
About our benefits:
- Competitive salary and hybrid working options.
- Access to a wide range of resources and staff benefits.
- Annual leave starting at 29 days and increasing with service.
- Stable and supportive leadership with tailored induction sessions.
- Local Government salary and pension scheme.
- Flexible working options to maintain work-life balance.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Join our client and help us create a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diversity and are committed to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people.
For more information on this or any other Qualified roles In London contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency.
