Trainee child wellbeing practitioner

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our team across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire (BSW). As a Trainee CWP, you will provide low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions for children and young people, including:

• Behavioural treatments for anxiety
• Guided parent-led self-help
• Behavioural activation for depression
This is a unique role within the children and young people's workforce in BSW, where you will work under robust supervision alongside other Getting Help colleagues and be supported by a Clinical Team Manager. As we continue to develop our low-intensity mental health services, there will be opportunities for collaborative work with other CWPs (both trainees and graduates) across the region. Oxford NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Reading's Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) programme, is offering a one-year, fixed-term training opportunity for a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP). This role is part of our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and supports the national goal to expand access to evidence-based mental health interventions for children, young people, and their families, as outlined in theFive Year Forward View for Mental Health., There is one post available across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and clinical work will be conducted from our base in Keynsham with a possibility of travel to another base for supervision and meetings if, and when, required. Successful candidates will be based in the Getting Help part of our Community Team and will be offering evidence based, low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LI CBT) interventions under robust supervision.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups