Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner - Buckinghamshire
This is a training position which will involve studying at the University of Reading, undertaking training to become a qualified CWP.
* The post holder will work under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in:
* Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems.
* Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
* To evidence development of those skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic award and demonstrable practical ability.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be employed on a full-time basis by Oxford Health in Buckinghamshire. There will be a requirement to travel to the University of Reading for teaching purposes.
Successful candidates will be offered a full-time educational programme specifically for the role in partnership with Reading University. This post will be funded at NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4 level, gaining credits towards either a graduate or postgraduate level qualification (depending on level of previous academic study). On successful completion of training, candidates will be offered a permanent CWP position with a starting salary projected to be based on the NHS AfC Band 5 scale.
The programme is a response to the target for offering evidence-based intervention to more children and young people annually outlined in Implementing the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health.
CWPs will deliver low intensity CBT interventions for children and young people, including: behavioural treatments for anxiety; guided parent-led self-help and behavioural activation for depression. They will be distinct roles within the children and young people's workforce in Buckinghamshire and will work under intense supervision.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
The role offers an exciting opportunity to continue to innovate and deliver high-quality evidence-based care and whole system interventions, with great ongoing CPD opportunities.
All applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience. Experience of working with children and young people is essential. The training programme for this post starts in February 2025, is 12 months in duration and will consist of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services and educational settings. During training, the post-holder will work under supervision to enable them to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Ability to study at degree level
Experience
* Previous experience of working with children and young people
Skills
* Ability to study as a self-motivated learner
* Team player
* Excellent Time Management and Organisational Skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum/pro-rata
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