Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee (CYP IAPT Recruit to Train)

at  The Junction

1. To work to provide community-based and school-based one-to-one and group support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-18 and their parents who have emotional well-being difficulties and mental ill health. 2. Conduct person-centred assessments, to determine the best course of treatment for individuals, with the support and guidance of experienced supervisors, identifying areas the person wishes to see change and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others 3.
   To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with social workers and other professionals working across children, young people and family services. 4. To provide high-volume, low-intensity evidence-based psychological interventions, psychoeducation and guided self-help within professional guidelines. 5.
   To make decisions on the suitability of referrals in consultation with experienced practitioners, and support the wider team to do so, and refer unsuitable young people on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary and ensure children and young people receive a service that meets their needs. 6. To support themanagement of waiting lists, playing an active role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting. 7.
   To select a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family. 8. Educate and involve family members and others in work as necessary. 9.
   Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to children and young people where appropriate. 10. Assess and integrate any issues surrounding school into the overall process. 11.
   Keep records of clinical activity, collect routine outcome measures and children, young people and families evaluations. Contribute to the collation and analysis of this data. 12. To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
2. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the team and follow discharge protocols. 14. Individually and as part of a team work in a person-centred way to empower young people, to achieve sustainable positive change.
3. Work where required with guidance and while maintaining confidentiality with the whole family. 16. Establish and maintain positive relationships with young people, their families, external stakeholders and the wider community.
4. Raising awareness of the needs of vulnerable children, young people and their families with stakeholders and the wider community. 18. Demonstrate an active commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
5. To ensure children, young people and families have a voice both in relation to their own support and wider service and organisational developments to ensure continuous improvement in experience. Working in Teams 1. Work as part of The Junctions team(s) to provide a flexible and effective service for vulnerable children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes in line with organisational and the project objectives.
6. Create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENDCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. 3. Work collaboratively with all colleagues and partner agencies, including attending and reporting to relevant external meetings as directed including safeguarding, child protection and others as required.
7. Take a collaborative team approach both in relation to managing workloads and supporting colleagues, including the support of volunteers and placements. 5. Ensuring that information about the role of The Junction and its projects is publicised and promoted.
8. Work as part of The Junctions team(s) to contribute to its strategic and organisational development including sharing experience, knowledge and where appropriate providing training and guidance. 7. To contribute to the day-to-day administration & running of The Junctions projects & services.
9. Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the post. Personal Development 1. Attend the Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner Training programme and successfully complete the academic and clinical requirements of this course and report any difficulty in meeting course requirements to The Junction as your employer.
10. Attend arranged clinical/ managerial supervision on a regular basis with a designated appropriate person to meet required standards. To be proactive around discussing any issues with external supervision and to highlight any potential issues to Line Management within The Junction as the first port of call. 3.
    Prepare and present caseload information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and governance, supervisor and service are delivered. 4. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the field of treatment for common mental health problems. 5.
    Participate in an annual appraisal and respond to agreed actions and where appropriate conduct them with team members. 6. Be committed to your own personal development partaking in personal development opportunities and undertaking training, supervision and appraisal as required 7. Support the development and training of colleagues by sharing experience, providing training and learning experiences Working within the Junctions policy environment 1.
    Demonstrate a commitment that promotes and values diversity and the equality of opportunity in relation to employees, workers, service users and the wider community, challenge the use of all discriminatory language and practice and positively encourage all staff, volunteers, partners, young people and volunteers to adopt non-discriminatory practice. 2. Undertake all work in accordance with The Junctions polices and practice including but not withstanding Health and Safety, Risk Management 3. Ensure that the highest standards of customer care are met at all times 4.
    Positively promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and ensure that it is recognised that safeguarding is everyones responsibility. Work and adhere to The Junctions values at all times

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