Children's Wellbeing Practitioner | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

The individual in this role is expected to support their team, department, and organization in embodying the Trust's Values through their daily activities.

This will be accomplished by providing high-quality, concise, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people (CYP) experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, with clinical supervision and support from a CWP supervisor and other qualified clinicians.

The role involves regularly measuring clinical outcomes and providing evidence-based clinical interventions, in accordance with the CYP-IAPT program., As a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP), you hold a unique role in triaging patients according to their needs and directing them to other services, including voluntary services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The postholder will collaborate with a broader team dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families and carers by:
- Establishing connections with other services to ensure children and young people are referred to the most appropriate services for their needs.
- Communicating effectively with children, young people, and their families and carers during the referral process.
- Identifying services that can offer continued support after therapy concludes, such as youth groups.
- Developing a mutual understanding of which referrals are appropriate for CAMHS.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

The post holder will accomplish this by providing high-quality, brief, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people (CYP) experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, with clinical supervision and support from a CWP supervisor and other qualified clinicians.

They will regularly measure clinical outcomes and administer evidence-based clinical interventions, in accordance with the CYP-IAPT programme.

The post holder must possess a CWP qualification (e.g., Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice) or equivalent, demonstrating the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and capabilities to function effectively within an inclusive, value-driven service.

The post holder is expected to consistently offer a "client-focused" service that emphasizes excellent customer service and fosters effective working relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

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The appointee will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, brief, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health issues.

- The appointee will deliver clinical interventions within the care pathways under the supervision of a senior psychological practitioner.
- They will regularly measure clinical outcomes in accordance with the CYP-IAPT program.
- They will promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people, and families in the community through evidence-based clinical interventions.
- They will conduct initial assessments in community settings and provide a range of early interventions for children and young people with various emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- They will offer direct services to children, young people, and their families in an accessible and non-stigmatizing environment, grounded in the best research evidence and within clinical governance.

Leadership

- The role includes being part of an effective team and fostering productive working relationships across the Trust.
- The role involves working in partnership to support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health issues and their families in managing their difficulties.
- The role requires facilitating the development of a positive and supportive team culture by managing potential conflicts effectively.
- The role includes participating in the audit process and contributing to the clinical governance agenda.
- The role involves advising, supporting, and sharing knowledge with colleagues, drawing on the latest research and practice developments through literature and peer reviews.

Clinical/therapeutic skills

- The role involves assessing and providing outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health issues.

The incumbent must possess a CWP qualification (e.g., Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice) or equivalent, demonstrating the necessary knowledge, attitude, and capabilities to function effectively within an inclusive, value-driven service.

The role demands the consistent delivery of a "client-focused" service that promotes excellent customer service and fosters effective working relationships.