Senior Practitioner

Main Duties and responsibilities: Utilising analytical skills, specialist knowledge and experience provide a comprehensive assessment and formulation of the presenting problem taking into account the childs educational attainment, chronological/ developmental stage, inner world / emotional wellbeing, the mental health & wellbeing of the childs parents/carers, the family dynamics and environment, and the broader social context including school. Develop a planned short-term intervention utilising behavioural, cognitive, psychodynamic, and systemic perspectives as indicated by the formulation, the needs of the client and the evidence base. To Supervise team members in the delivery of short to medium term therapeutic interventions to CLA, working independently which may at times mean lone working. To develop alternatives to one-to-one therapeutic work i.e., group work, play therapy.

To facilitate peer support with and for children and young people. To maintain confidential case notes and records in a timely manner ensuring that these are stored securely using the specified case management systems. To develop links to other agencies and services and have a good understanding of local services for signposting and onward referrals To positively manage risk and recognise and pro-actively respond to child protection and safeguarding issues. Communication Be able to communicate and engage with children and young people appropriate to individual needs.

Ensure young people feel listened to, feel in control, and are respected. Effective team communicator.