Job summary Interview will be held on 4th March 2025 This is an exciting time of growth and change withinWest Berkshire NHS Trust as our CAMH service is currently working collaboratively with children and young people, and partners to deliver the Governments Programme for mental health support to be available in schools. To support the on-going development of our Primary Mental Health Team 4 Youth service we are looking to recruit a Senior Children's Wellbeing Practitioner and Supervisor to be based in Slough. In line with the Government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational and community settings and healthcare sectors in England. Main duties of the job To be trained and confident in the use of CYP IAPT principles, evidence based interventions and routine outcome measures. To care co-ordinate and manage a defined caseload of children and young people presenting with emotional health and wellbeing difficulties in schools To co-ordinate and deliver individualised care packages / programmes for children and young people and evaluate these programmes, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with national guidelines and trust policy. To provide day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Children Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP). To provide specialist mental health advice, consultation and signposted using an outcome based triage model, to schools To provide training to schools staff, parents and carers in conjunction with colleagues. Within schools actively promote the whole school based approach to developing and maintaining emotional health and well-being. To train and mentor students and less experienced members of the team. To act as an autonomous practitioner with an understanding of own limitations and recognition of when to seek support. To provide clinical supervision to the team. 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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum, pro rata ( Incl of HCAS) Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number 371-CFS458 Job locations Primary CAMHS - Wokingham BC, Wokingham Hospital Wokingham RG41 2RE Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: be friendly, self-motivated, and self-organising, be confident in working in a multiagency setting, working collaboratively with colleagues in schools and across the wider system, enjoy regular collaboration with your peers and the senior colleagues to whom you report, as a person, will always be looking for new or better ways to deliver care and be keen to learn, and most of all will have a calm, friendly and compassionate outlook and have a keen interest in working in a school setting. 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. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact : Robin Hammond robin.hammondberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: be friendly, self-motivated, and self-organising, be confident in working in a multiagency setting, working collaboratively with colleagues in schools and across the wider system, enjoy regular collaboration with your peers and the senior colleagues to whom you report, as a person, will always be looking for new or better ways to deliver care and be keen to learn, and most of all will have a calm, friendly and compassionate outlook and have a keen interest in working in a school setting. 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. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact : Robin Hammond robin.hammondberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Completed British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited or Higher Education England (HEE) Approved academic course of study including Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in line with the CYP IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP). Professional Registration as an CWP with British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Completed or currently undertaking the CWP Low Intensity Supervisor training qualification (PG Cert) Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of substantial continuous professional development within CWP role Previous Experience Essential Demonstrable post qualification experience of working with children and young people delivering evidence based low intensity interventions to CYP and/or their families in a multi-agency environment Significant post qualification experience working with children, young people and their families around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural/additional health and developmental needs Experience of delivering supervision or coaching or mentoring junior colleagues Experience of managing competing demands and managing a caseload Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes Experience with routine outcome measures in clinical practice. Using these outcomes to evaluate clinical work and service targets Desirable Experience of line management Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential A clear understanding of the CYP IAPT programme; Key Performance Indicators and related guidance/legislation. Abilities in recognising when alternative evidence-based low-intensity interventions are required for neurodiverse CYP and able to deliver these Ability to recognise when CYPs needs, or wider complexity factors (e.g. social/physical needs/risk/neurodiversity) mean they are beyond low intensity/early intervention remit and competence. Knowledge of trauma informed practice Ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice Knowledge of safeguarding issues and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of CYP and vulnerable adults Knowledge of a wide range of statutory and non-statutory Mental Health Services. Ability to personally manage a sensitive, and potentially emotionally distressing caseload Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans. Ability to teach and train others. Ability to work as part of a team and independently Able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, children, and families, in a manner that is sensitive to and acknowledging of their needs, experience and all aspects of diversity Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people Strong verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and use of internet mediated communication, tailored to a variety of audiences Exceptional IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as Rio, Outlook, databases, Microsoft programmes including Excel database, word, One Consultation and the internet) Additional Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly, around working patterns, as required and willingness to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements of the position Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Completed British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited or Higher Education England (HEE) Approved academic course of study including Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in line with the CYP IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP). Professional Registration as an CWP with British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Completed or currently undertaking the CWP Low Intensity Supervisor training qualification (PG Cert) Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of substantial continuous professional development within CWP role Previous Experience Essential Demonstrable post qualification experience of working with children and young people delivering evidence based low intensity interventions to CYP and/or their families in a multi-agency environment Significant post qualification experience working with children, young people and their families around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural/additional health and developmental needs Experience of delivering supervision or coaching or mentoring junior colleagues Experience of managing competing demands and managing a caseload Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes Experience with routine outcome measures in clinical practice. Using these outcomes to evaluate clinical work and service targets Desirable Experience of line management Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential A clear understanding of the CYP IAPT programme; Key Performance Indicators and related guidance/legislation. Abilities in recognising when alternative evidence-based low-intensity interventions are required for neurodiverse CYP and able to deliver these Ability to recognise when CYPs needs, or wider complexity factors (e.g. social/physical needs/risk/neurodiversity) mean they are beyond low intensity/early intervention remit and competence. Knowledge of trauma informed practice Ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice Knowledge of safeguarding issues and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of CYP and vulnerable adults Knowledge of a wide range of statutory and non-statutory Mental Health Services. Ability to personally manage a sensitive, and potentially emotionally distressing caseload Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans. Ability to teach and train others. Ability to work as part of a team and independently Able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, children, and families, in a manner that is sensitive to and acknowledging of their needs, experience and all aspects of diversity Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people Strong verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and use of internet mediated communication, tailored to a variety of audiences Exceptional IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as Rio, Outlook, databases, Microsoft programmes including Excel database, word, One Consultation and the internet) Additional Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly, around working patterns, as required and willingness to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements of the position 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 Primary CAMHS - Wokingham BC, Wokingham Hospital Wokingham RG41 2RE Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)