Operational and Clinical Team Manager- CWP
Location: Exeter, EX2 7FW, Barnstaple, EX31 3UD, Dartington, TQ9 6JE & Torquay, TQ2 7BA
Salary: £46148.00 to £52809.00
Date posted: 4th February 2025
Closing date: 12th February 2025
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Job Description:
We are excited to be advertising for a Band 7 Operational and Clinical Team Manager for Children and Wellbeing Practitioner Team, across the county.
This role is a 1 year fixed term post to support the development of the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) team who work within the mild-moderate remit of children’s mental health. The role will sit within the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) early intervention pathway and will entail the line management and supervision of the CWPs and supervisors, alongside screening and supporting referrals into the CWP team. The post holder will be developing the CWP team, whilst supporting the other CFHD pathways in the understanding of the CWP role and remit.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop the CWP team and have a pivotal role in the continual development and growth of the early intervention remit within the service.
Main duties of the job
As the Team Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the teams, ensuring the smooth delivery of mental health support services to our clients. Your main duties will include supervising and supporting the clinical staff, managing team schedules and caseloads, and maintaining effective communication within the teams. This role requires strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of the CWP offer, and the ability to foster a positive and inclusive team culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to the enhancement of mental health and wellbeing in our community.
About us
Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust (https://jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/working-here).
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.
CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework.
CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post-graduate training.
Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker, Qualified Teacher etc.).
* Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP Registered, UKCP - Registered, BABCP - Accredited).
* Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
Experience
* Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of complex needs.
* Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level.
* Working within a community children’s service setting.
* Extensive experience of providing clinical supervision and managing staff.
* Budget management.
* Extensive experience of leading a clinical team.
* Setting up or working within a new service.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
* An excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act and mental health presentations in children/young people across the age range.
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups.
* Able to produce well written reports.
* An excellent understanding of Early Intervention and Prevention practice.
* Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes.
* Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles and application to practice.
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.
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