Job summary Children & Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee, CAMHS (training post) in Reading - Fixed Term 1 year We are looking to recruit to a training post in Reading. The Getting Help East service has three teams working alongside the local authorities of Bracknell Forest, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and Slough. Each team delivers brief, high quality, evidence-based, psychological interventions for children and young people with anxiety, depression, and behavioural difficulties. This community-based service is placed within the Getting Advice and Getting Help groups of the THRIVE framework (http://implementingthrive.org/) and therefore works closely works closely with partner agencies in the community including both statutory and charity organisations to support children, young people, and their families. Further information about the Getting Help East service can be found here: https://cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/children-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/mental-health-support-and-getting-help-teams/ https://research.reading.ac.uk/andy/ Candidates will need to be ready to start academic training in February 2025. Interviews will be held jointly with the University of Reading and successful candidates will be required to complete the application form for a place on the Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Brief Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions for CYP with Common Mental Health Problems course. Main duties of the job The role of the trainee children's wellbeing practitioners is to provide brief evidence-based and CBT informed interventions for children and young people who are presenting with mild-moderate anxiety, low mood, and behavioural difficulties in the community or those waiting for an autism and/or ADHD assessment or who have already received a diagnosis of either/both. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us. Benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum (Inc. of HCAS) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CFS346-B Job locations University of Reading Earley Gate Reading RG6 6BZ Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: A good degree in Psychology orother relevant subject Experience of working with children and an understanding of how to talk with them Some experience of working within a mental health setting or school pastoral care Strong communication, IT & organisational skills Graduate route (level 6) - Evidence of ability to study at Level 6 (i.e., previous successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree level 6) Postgraduate route (level 7) - Hons Degree graded at 2.2 or above If you have previously applied for a similar post in Berkshire and were not shortlisted, please do not re-apply. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Yani Chocalingum (Team Lead, CAMHS GHT/MHST Team) on 07780673550 or email: yani.chocalingumberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: A good degree in Psychology orother relevant subject Experience of working with children and an understanding of how to talk with them Some experience of working within a mental health setting or school pastoral care Strong communication, IT & organisational skills Graduate route (level 6) - Evidence of ability to study at Level 6 (i.e., previous successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree level 6) Postgraduate route (level 7) - Hons Degree graded at 2.2 or above If you have previously applied for a similar post in Berkshire and were not shortlisted, please do not re-apply. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Yani Chocalingum (Team Lead, CAMHS GHT/MHST Team) on 07780673550 or email: yani.chocalingumberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential To complete the Postgraduate Diploma: honours degree graded at 2:2 or above. Desirable To complete the Graduate Diploma: evidence of ability to study at Level 6 (i.e., previous successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree - level 6) Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to ongoing training and development Able to complete academic components of the course Able to attend the formal training as required and able to integrate training into clinical practice Previous Experience Essential A minimum of one year's experience of supporting CYP with their mental health Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Knowledge of CYP gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health. Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and to effectively implement training into practice. Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office including high standard of letter and report writing Additional Requirements Essential Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to work under pressure managing competing demands and changing priorities within the team Able to work flexibly, outside of office hours, when required and willingness to travel independently between locations (including schools, NHS premises and home etc) Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential To complete the Postgraduate Diploma: honours degree graded at 2:2 or above. Desirable To complete the Graduate Diploma: evidence of ability to study at Level 6 (i.e., previous successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree - level 6) Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to ongoing training and development Able to complete academic components of the course Able to attend the formal training as required and able to integrate training into clinical practice Previous Experience Essential A minimum of one year's experience of supporting CYP with their mental health Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Knowledge of CYP gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health. Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and to effectively implement training into practice. Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office including high standard of letter and report writing Additional Requirements Essential Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to work under pressure managing competing demands and changing priorities within the team Able to work flexibly, outside of office hours, when required and willingness to travel independently between locations (including schools, NHS premises and home etc) 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address University of Reading Earley Gate Reading RG6 6BZ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)