Job Introduction
We have a fantastic opportunity within our SET CAMHS Team (part of Targeted and System support services Essex) for an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to make a real difference in our community.
At HCRG Care Group we believe our employees know best about the work they do. In this role you will be encouraged to innovate and use different approaches that are best for the children and young people that you are working closely with.
The role also offers a great work life balance, overseeing the management of your own diary.
Main Responsibility
* Hold a caseload of clients, delivering goal-based interventions to support their wellbeing.
* Prevent more serious mental health problems in children and young people by early identification of their development.
* Plan, deliver and review individual and group therapeutic interventions for specific patients.
* Routinely measure clinical outcomes and deliver evidence-based clinical intervention.
* Provide a direct service to children and young people and their families in an accessible and less stigmatising environment.
* Oversee the development of Wellbeing Coaches and other practitioners within the service.
The Ideal Candidate
* Minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology) AND/OR a registerable professional qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. medicine, psychology, social work).
* Further professional knowledge and skills gained through accredited CPD courses/workshops/study/in-house training.
* 2 years experience in relevant area of mental health practice.
* Assessment, planning, formulation and evaluation of patients' psychological difficulties.
* Good understanding and experience of using Routine Outcome Measures.
* Application of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
* Knowledge and direct clinical experience of adapting interventions and delivering them to children and young people.
* Experience of delivering and managing clinical risk.
* Understanding of child development and psychosocial influences.
* Experience of delivering Low Intensity/Psycho-educational interventions to groups of children and/or parents/caregivers.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
* Knowledge and skills in effective communication, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues.
* Ability to work autonomously while recognising the philosophy of effective integrated working.
* Ability to use Word, Power Point, Email, Excel (or similar spreadsheet or database package) and SystmOne.
* Motivate and enthuse others to change by developing clinical practice.
* Experience of developing effective relationships and networks across health, social care and the voluntary and community sector.
Access to a car and full driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.
Package Description
As an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll be part of our valued team within our Essex Child and Family wellbeing services, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
* Bank Rate of £17.73 per hour.
* Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!
* Request a Duty– Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance.
* Access to Wagestream to track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages.
* Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards.
* Opportunities to work in different areas and various services to gain new knowledge and experience.
* Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network.
* Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365.
* Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning.
* Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to contribute ideas.
* Rewarding and supportive teams, with opportunities to recognise others.
* The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults is of utmost importance.
Finally, we need to let you know that the company you’ll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited.
* Salary £17.73 per hour
* Frequency Annual
* Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/25229/14565
* Contract Type Bank
* Closing Date 23 March, 2025
* Job Category HCRG - Additional Clinical Services
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