Job summary We are looking for a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join us to support the team and department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, concise, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people (CYP) experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, with clinical supervision and support from a CWP supervisor and other qualified clinicians. The role involves regularly measuring clinical outcomes and providing evidence-based clinical interventions, in accordance with the CYP-IAPT program. The postholder must possess a CWP qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice) or equivalent, demonstrating the necessary knowledge, attitude, and capabilities to function effectively within an inclusive, value-driven service. The role demands the consistent delivery of a "client-focused" service that promotes excellent customer service and fosters effective working relationships. Main duties of the job As a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP), you hold a unique role in triaging patients according to their needs and directing them to other services, including voluntary services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The postholder will collaborate with a broader team dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families and carers by:- Establishing connections with other services to ensure children and young people are referred to the most appropriate services for their needs.- Communicating effectively with children, young people, and their families and carers during the referral process.- Identifying services that can offer continued support after therapy concludes, such as youth groups.- Developing a mutual understanding of which referrals are appropriate for CAMHS. About us 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 focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period 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) Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 395-PP260-24-A Job locations Highlands House Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS Calverley Park Gardens Tunbridge Wells TN1 2JN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr Children's Wellbeing Practitioner course. Appropriate registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a low intensity practitioner. Experience Essential Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties, Experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with mental health problems Experience of carrying out generic assessment with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team.Experience of assessment carried out autonomously in order to determine the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options for the child/young person Experience of providing individual interventions with a wide variety of children and young people, from 3 to 19 years old Experience of providing clinical interventions in different cultural contexts Desirable Experience of working in mental health or related services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS priorities. Knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long term clinical interventions in CAMHS Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education structures, national policies and frameworks, evidence-based practice including NICE guidelines Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively highly complex and sensitive matters to patients, which give rise to psychological distress. An ability to integrate complex clinical information into a coherent formulation Skill in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside CAMHS Ability to tolerate anxiety without recourse to premature action whilst appreciating the role of the supervisor Capacity to work alone, involving colleagues and manger as relevant Capacity to write clear records and observe policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ability to plan and organise own workload and time Ability to use outcome monitoring across all clinical work Other Essential To be able to work within the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To be able to work autonomously within the overall framework of the Trust's policies and procedures Able to form good working relationships with others in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency settings Evidence of personal resilience and aptitude for dealing with challenging, potentially distressing and highly emotional clinical work Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr Children's Wellbeing Practitioner course. Appropriate registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a low intensity practitioner. Experience Essential Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties, Experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with mental health problems Experience of carrying out generic assessment with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team.Experience of assessment carried out autonomously in order to determine the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options for the child/young person Experience of providing individual interventions with a wide variety of children and young people, from 3 to 19 years old Experience of providing clinical interventions in different cultural contexts Desirable Experience of working in mental health or related services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS priorities. Knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long term clinical interventions in CAMHS Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education structures, national policies and frameworks, evidence-based practice including NICE guidelines Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively highly complex and sensitive matters to patients, which give rise to psychological distress. An ability to integrate complex clinical information into a coherent formulation Skill in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside CAMHS Ability to tolerate anxiety without recourse to premature action whilst appreciating the role of the supervisor Capacity to work alone, involving colleagues and manger as relevant Capacity to write clear records and observe policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ability to plan and organise own workload and time Ability to use outcome monitoring across all clinical work Other Essential To be able to work within the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To be able to work autonomously within the overall framework of the Trust's policies and procedures Able to form good working relationships with others in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency settings Evidence of personal resilience and aptitude for dealing with challenging, potentially distressing and highly emotional clinical work 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Highlands House Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS Calverley Park Gardens Tunbridge Wells TN1 2JN Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)