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.
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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Monday 24 Feb 2025