Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (MHST)

As a Trainee , you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged.
This approach requires flexibility and working in educational settings.
There will be an expectation and opportunities to work collaboratively with children, young people and their families to support the co-production and development of the service, creating meaningful participation work.
Please note: The CWP posts are training positions subject to a 1 year fixed term contract, successful candidates will be expected to travel to Northampton University to complete their training and the positions will be based across Northamptonshire.
On successful completion of the CWP course, Trainee CWPs will be changed to Band 5 on Agenda for Change Pay scale., The Trainee Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner role will:
+ Work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals delivering a wide range of evidence informed interventions, under supervision.
+ Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to work directly with children, young people and families.
+ Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments.
+ Manage a caseload
The Trainee Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner is required to, Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system, by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.

Are you interested in mental health, early intervention and working with children and young people?
Here is a great opportunity to complete a 1 year under or post graduate CBT approach evidence-based intervention course., + Demonstrate the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience, or be able to study at Level 6, with a proven record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health (completed courses in relevant areas at Level 3, equivalent to A-levels)
+ Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
+ Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
+ Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.