Join Our Team: Support Neurodiverse Children in Their Transition to Secondary School!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of neurodiverse children? We invite you to join our innovative two-year pilot study aimed at supporting Year 6 students as they transition to Year 7 and begin their secondary school journey.
About Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)
MHSTs are a new service designed to support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties within educational settings. Our multidisciplinary team includes Children and Young People’s Mental Health Practitioners and Education Mental Health Practitioners.
MHSTs Aim To
1. Support Children and Young People: Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health problems.
2. Enhance School Mental Health: Assist schools in developing a comprehensive approach to mental health.
3. Offer Timely Advice: Provide guidance to school staff and liaise with other services to ensure children and young people receive the right support and remain in education.
Join us in this rewarding role and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of neurodiverse children and their families. Apply now to be a catalyst for change!
Interviews will be held face-to-face and date to be confirmed.
Main Duties of the Neurodevelopmental Transition Support Worker
Work With Schools
Collaborate with primary and secondary schools in South Essex to support children and young people (CYP) transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7.
Support Identified CYP
Assist CYP known to South Essex SET CAMHS and community paediatrics who present with neurodevelopmental conditions and need tailored transition plans.
Address Transition Challenges
Provide targeted support for CYP facing challenges related to change and transition due to neurodevelopmental presentations.
Create Pupil Plans
Develop comprehensive plans addressing emotional, social, sensory, and communication needs to support CYP moving between schools.
Deliver Individual And Group Sessions
Conduct sessions to support the young person, their families, and the new school setting, ensuring a smooth transition.
Train And Develop School Staff
Provide training and development for teaching staff to support CYP with neurodevelopmental presentations.
Probationary Period
This position includes a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from this, unless they are currently undergoing a probationary period or are bank staff members.
Starting with NELFT
At NELFT, we prioritize a warm welcome and thorough induction for all new starters. New employees will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and participate in a comprehensive induction program lasting up to two weeks. This program includes mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation.
During the induction, new starters will have the opportunity to meet the executive team and senior managers, and attend various drop-in sessions focused on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction takes place at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Watch Our Welcome Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Sarah Mayhead Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: Sarah.Mayhead@nelft.nhs.net #J-18808-Ljbffr