Children Wellbeing Practioner (CWP) trainee

As a trainee in the Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYP-MH) program, you will work within our community-focused mental health service. Under close supervision, you will deliver high-quality, brief, evidence-based interventions and guided self-help for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This training role will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to operate effectively in a value-driven service environment., + Therapeutic Skills:
o Assess and deliver outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
o Support self-management of mental health difficulties in collaboration with children, young people, and their families.
o Develop intervention plans and agreed outcomes in partnership with children, young people, and families.
o Operate from an inclusive values base, recognizing and respecting diversity.
o Maintain accurate assessment of risk and escalate cases when necessary.
o Adhere to service protocols and ensure timely access and minimal waiting times.
+ Training and Supervision:
o Attend all university-based teaching and protected learning time as required.
o Apply theoretical knowledge from the training program to practical situations.
o Engage in regular supervision sessions and respond to developmental feedback.
+ Professional Development:
o Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
o Ensure confidentiality and maintain professional standards at all times.
o Participate in continuous professional development and performance reviews.
+ General Duties:
o Support data collection and contribute to the development of best practices within the service.
o Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and data protection policies., 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 on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436).

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for dedicated individuals to join our team of Children and Young People Practitioners (CYP-MH) in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge. We are looking for graduate-level practitioners who are passionate about improving mental health services for children and young people in our community. Successful candidates will receive full funding for a one-year postgraduate diploma in Child Wellbeing Practice at King's College London, alongside NHS Agenda for Change Band 4 remuneration., Applicants must be ready to start in early to mid-January 2025 and should submit their application to King's College London for the Diploma in Child Wellbeing Practice concurrently with their job application. Please review the job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria.

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video, Please note: This position is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless currently in a probationary period or a bank member of staff.
At NELFT, we prioritize the quality of our services and the proper induction of new starters. All new employees will undergo a comprehensive induction process, including mandatory training and system familiarization, held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Join us and be part of a transformative initiative to improve mental health services for children and young people in our community!
Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
+ A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
+ A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
+ Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.
Equal opportunities employer
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic.
We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities. If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on or email [email protected].
Correspondence with us
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In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, NELFT reserves the right to close the vacancy early. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date then please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.