Job summary Our Specialist weight management service is looking for a Registered Counsellor to deliver excellent care to Children and Young people in Nottinghamshire, this role will be based out of Mansfield but the postholder must be willing to travel, have a valid license and access to a vehicle. The service aims to empower individuals and communities towards a healthier future by promoting health awareness. The Child Therapist integrates psychological theory with therapeutic techniques to help people overcome and deal with problematic life events and mental health issues. They engage people and their communities to help identify barriers whilst empowering them to overcome these. The role is designed to support children and young people in various settings, face to-face, community-based, digital and via telephone. The role involves the assessment of clients referred and the provision of child therapy sessions. The role includes ensuring the therapeutic support provides a clear, evidence-based, effective and consistent service for all clients. The role will continuously develop methods and resources that result in improved/effective wellbeing and behaviours for all ages. Main duties of the job This post will work under the line management of the Head of Service with clinical supervision from the Divisional therapist lead. The role provides therapeutic interventions to children and young people accessing specialist weight management programmes. About us ABL Health, aims to provide high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care that is clinically and cost-effective. The service works with various health professionals, partner departments and organisations, including GP practices and other community services. You will join a new team comprising a Head of Service, nutritionists, therapists, exercise specialists and administrators. The post holder will work within the wider MDT of GPs, psychologists, dietitians, nutritionist, exercise specialists and healthy lifestyle advisors to provide administration support and oversee the single point of access. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,500 to £28,500 a year Pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number E0343-24-0039 Job locations Suite 1, The Willows Ransom Wood Business Park Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 0HJ Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilities will be: To work effectively and collaboratively to ensure the successful operation of therapeutic provision within the service. This involves working at different locations to provide interventions to children and young people. To be a part of a multi-disciplinary assessment (MDA) team. To facilitate psychological and risk assessments to aid the development of client/family formulations and care pathways. Support children to discuss and work through highly complex, sensitive and personal information related to their presentation. This will include deconstruction of current interactional patterns of behaviour and meaning around obesity issues and complex relationships, creating methods for client centred analysis of change, aided by the use of assessment tools. To prepare and participate in peer supervisions and case reviews with other therapists regularly across the organisation. Maintain accurate and detailed case notes and client records utilising digital systems and databases. To attend team meetings and contribute to agendas and discussions. Prepare fully in accordance with service for Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) and complete relevant paperwork (such as MDT proformas), updating client records as appropriate. To provide effective individual child interventions, with the aim of helping clients prepare to engage in the specialist weight management programme and/or physical activity interventions. To provide systemic child therapy, employing methods based upon evidence. To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of children from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. To contribute knowledge, skills and ideas with the aim of optimising the outcomes of the specialist weight management programme and/or physical activity interventions within the limits of ones trained role capacity and competency. To participate in multiagency meetings as appropriate, child protection case conferences and reviews, etc. providing professional advice on individual care programme planning and other clinical matters as necessary. The post holder will be expected to prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice and that of others. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients/service users in your care. To undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations. To read relevant current literature and stay up-to-date with developments and initiatives in psychological and family therapy for obesity treatment. To have suitable external supervision arrangements with a qualified approved supervisor. Skills and Competencies Required Be an experienced therapist in a community health environment, assisting and delivering support to children and young people. Experience of working with diverse communities within varied cultural environments Adept in communication ; A strong communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience. Quality driven ; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them. Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilities will be: To work effectively and collaboratively to ensure the successful operation of therapeutic provision within the service. This involves working at different locations to provide interventions to children and young people. To be a part of a multi-disciplinary assessment (MDA) team. To facilitate psychological and risk assessments to aid the development of client/family formulations and care pathways. Support children to discuss and work through highly complex, sensitive and personal information related to their presentation. This will include deconstruction of current interactional patterns of behaviour and meaning around obesity issues and complex relationships, creating methods for client centred analysis of change, aided by the use of assessment tools. To prepare and participate in peer supervisions and case reviews with other therapists regularly across the organisation. Maintain accurate and detailed case notes and client records utilising digital systems and databases. To attend team meetings and contribute to agendas and discussions. Prepare fully in accordance with service for Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) and complete relevant paperwork (such as MDT proformas), updating client records as appropriate. To provide effective individual child interventions, with the aim of helping clients prepare to engage in the specialist weight management programme and/or physical activity interventions. To provide systemic child therapy, employing methods based upon evidence. To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of children from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. To contribute knowledge, skills and ideas with the aim of optimising the outcomes of the specialist weight management programme and/or physical activity interventions within the limits of ones trained role capacity and competency. To participate in multiagency meetings as appropriate, child protection case conferences and reviews, etc. providing professional advice on individual care programme planning and other clinical matters as necessary. The post holder will be expected to prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice and that of others. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients/service users in your care. To undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations. To read relevant current literature and stay up-to-date with developments and initiatives in psychological and family therapy for obesity treatment. To have suitable external supervision arrangements with a qualified approved supervisor. Skills and Competencies Required Be an experienced therapist in a community health environment, assisting and delivering support to children and young people. Experience of working with diverse communities within varied cultural environments Adept in communication ; A strong communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience. Quality driven ; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them. Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of professional bodies ethical code of conduct. Cognitive behavioural therapy core concepts and behaviour change models. Experience of working with behaviour change client group or similar. Good communication and facilitation skills. Administration and skills relating to psychological assessments, psychometrics and risk assessments. IT skills for administrative tasks and good time management. Desirable Skills and knowledge of working with issues relating to weight management. Knowledge of safeguarding and information governance practices. Job Specific Requirements Essential The ability to travel independently across Oldham, Stockport and as required to ABL Health HQ in Greater Manchester. Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need, including some evening and occasional weekend work. Qualifications Essential A relevant professional qualification at degree level e.g. in social work, nursing, psychology, or other relevant field, professional counselling qualification/or IAPT or similar, e.g play therapy or integrative psychotherapy. Able to work in a therapeutic way that responds to a clients needs, including a knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy or behavioural approaches. Registered accredited member of a professional body (such as AFT, BABCP, BPS, BACP, UKCP). Desirable CBT qualification or counselling equivalent. Experience Essential Experience of delivering child and young persons therapeutic interventions. Experience of facilitating psychological assessments and formulating. Desirable More than 2 years, post qualifying, experience of delivering child and young person interventions. Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of professional bodies ethical code of conduct. Cognitive behavioural therapy core concepts and behaviour change models. Experience of working with behaviour change client group or similar. Good communication and facilitation skills. Administration and skills relating to psychological assessments, psychometrics and risk assessments. IT skills for administrative tasks and good time management. Desirable Skills and knowledge of working with issues relating to weight management. Knowledge of safeguarding and information governance practices. Job Specific Requirements Essential The ability to travel independently across Oldham, Stockport and as required to ABL Health HQ in Greater Manchester. Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need, including some evening and occasional weekend work. Qualifications Essential A relevant professional qualification at degree level e.g. in social work, nursing, psychology, or other relevant field, professional counselling qualification/or IAPT or similar, e.g play therapy or integrative psychotherapy. Able to work in a therapeutic way that responds to a clients needs, including a knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy or behavioural approaches. Registered accredited member of a professional body (such as AFT, BABCP, BPS, BACP, UKCP). Desirable CBT qualification or counselling equivalent. Experience Essential Experience of delivering child and young persons therapeutic interventions. Experience of facilitating psychological assessments and formulating. Desirable More than 2 years, post qualifying, experience of delivering child and young person interventions. 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. 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. 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 ABL Health Ltd Address Suite 1, The Willows Ransom Wood Business Park Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 0HJ Employer's website https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)