Main area
Assistant Practitioner
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-CYP1363
Site
The Birch Centre
Town
Birkenhead
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who would like to expand their experiences of working within Children and Young People's mental health service. This post will offer opportunities to experience a range of therapeutic interventions as well as learning the vital role of case management in a supportive and friendly environment. This post will include both office and community-based work.
It is essential that applicants already have experience of working with children & young people and/or in a community-based mental health provision.
Main duties of the job
To offer support and therapeutic interventions to Children and Young People who are accessing the service, working under the direct supervision of a case manager or clinical coordinators.
Devise and implement person-centred care therapeutic interventions and promote recovery to meet the needs of the Children and Young People accessing the service.
Attend relevant meetings supporting the Young Person where necessary / appropriate.
Discuss with other agencies (with agreement from the Young Person) the care package & identify the pathway of support required.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of child-related legislation
* Ability to write, implement and evaluate Treatment plans.
* Knowledge of Child Protection workings and practice
Desirable criteria
* Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches, e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy
* Knowledge of mental health issues
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with adolescents
* Experience of working in a team setting
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working within settings relevant to adolescents with additional needs including mental health needs.
* Experience of working with healthcare professionals / previous experience in the NHS.
* Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name
Natasha Manning
Job title
Business Resource Manager
Email address
natasha.manning11@nhs.net
Telephone number
07388715756
Additional information
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact
cwp.recruitment@nhs.net
or telephone 01244 393100
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