Job Description
Job summary SWP stands for Senior (CWP or EMHP) Wellbeing Practitioner and is a new role within the low-intensity workforce, within children and young peoples mental health services. The SWP role has been introduced to: Provide career progression for CWPs and EMHPs. Increase supervision capacity within services. Extend CWP and EMHP low intensity clinical skillset in response to feedback on the needs of children, young people, and families in educational and community settings.In addition to developing your supervision skills, this training is an opportunity to extend your low intensity skills to work with mild to moderate presentations of OCD, self-harm, trauma, tics and EBSA and to adapt your practice for neurodivergent presentations.The Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Postgraduate Diploma is a part-time two-year course. You will attend training as part of your role in the service in which you are employed. During the first term, SWPs will attend 2 days of University training (Mondays and Fridays) and will spend the remaining three days working within their service. After the second term, training days reduce to once a week (Friday). During university holidays, students will be expected to be working in their service full time. University teaching will take place at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, KCL.On successful completion of the course the individual(s) will receive a Postgraduate Diploma Senior (CWP/EMHP) Wellbeing Practice (SWP). Main duties of the job To contribute further to the development of early intervention and prevention service in Bromley for Children and Young People. The post represents a development opportunity for a qualified practitioner, who is committed to the principles of CYP IAPT and THRIVE, to further their career into a Senior practice role. The post holder will provide adviceand support to young people and their families through workshops and small groups to provide them with information on how to maintain their emotional wellbeing.The post-holder will work closely with schools in Bromley borough to support delivery of the three core functions of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs): Evidence-based interventions for mild-moderate mental health issues. Supporting introduction or development of whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing. Providing timely advice and professional consultation to school and college staff and liaising with external specialist services to help children and young people to get the right support.Work will be carried out in schools, digitally, some community settings and involve some home visits to ensure in-reach to young people who would not normally access services. The post-holder will work with young people from diverse backgrounds and should be committed to diversity and ensuring access to services for other aspect of this work will be developing evidence-based content forworkshops and other online resources. About us Bromley Y is a long-established charity based in Bromley that listens to feedback from Children, Young People (CYP), their families (parents) and/or carers as well as partner agencies. We are a Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service based on the principles of IThrive and IAPT. We are very proud of all the services we offer, from 1:1 evidenced based interventions to group work, digital offers, webinars, mentoring and social prescribing.Bromley Y seeks highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health workers to work and train within our service. This is a two-year Recruit to Train Trainee role which will be based in our Mental Health SupportTeam (MHST). Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES To provide an evidenced based service for children and young people as part of early identification and intervention for children and young people with emotional and mental health needs To provide advice, support and knowledge of appropriate resources for the emotional wellbeing of children and their families To take responsibility for liaising with Practice Leads within the team and other Practitioners, to support effective clinical governance, risk and safety protocols and best practice principles to support continuous improvement and young person-centred car Liaise with a number of primary and secondary schools, providing consultation and planning interventions through regular Support and Advice Meetings with School Mental Health Leads and other relevant pastoral staff To support development and delivery of psychoeducational workshops, webinars and groups for young people, parents/carers and school staff To work across agencies to develop a co-ordinated response to children and young peoples mental health needs Encourage user-involvement and co-production in furthering best practices and striving for quality assurance in data returns for qualitative and quantitative service evaluations to inform and improve further service development To work alongside others to demonstrate knowledge and skills to plan and critically evaluate the implementation of the early intervention role to meet the mental health needs of children and young peopleSWP TRAINEE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESThis is a training role within the CYP-MH programme. The SWP training is for qualified CWPs and EMHPs who have undertaken the respective Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma. The programme aims to extend the clinical skillset of CWPs and EMHPs by providing specialist training in a broader range of presentations as well as supervisor training for low-intensity interventions. SWPs will be responsible for: Fulfilling the course requirement (see course brochure) Working within the governance frameworks of the organisation, including, but not limited to: Clinical Governance, Confidentiality, Data Protection, Health and Safety, and use of IT Informing their supervisor/line manager and university of any university absence Being present in their site on non-university days and use site leave allowances as agreed with their sitePRACTICE RESPONSIBILITIES To deliver specialist evidence based therapeutic interventions with a caseload of children and families, to maintain their professional qualification, keeping abreast of current training and practice in such areas To provide support and guidance to others, particularly schools with the aim of improving skills, knowledge and facilitating reflective practice Undertake assessments with young people and parents which identify areas where the young person/ parent wishes to see change and/or recovery To identify, monitor and manage risk to self or others in every contact with a client Manage own workload through both practice and managerial supervision To work collaboratively with other teams within Bromley Y to ensure children, young people and families needs remain at the core of our work, in line with the THRIVE model To contribute to the evaluation of all areas of service delivery, client and professional satisfaction and the impact of interventionsEDUCATION AND TRAINING To ensure knowledge and skills are continuously developed and maintained at a high level of competence Applying and encouraging strengths based practices in self and others To identify training needs through supervision and personal development plans To design and deliver training services/workshops and to take part in their evaluationSUPERVISION To engage in best practice principles for professional supervision, particularly in year two of SWP studies To fully utilise the purpose and function of supervision to maximise personal and professional growth and learning in becoming a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, including group supervision and peer supervision Model developing good practice in following due care and process in organisational clinical procedures and protocols Strive to be a good role model for positive working relationships and modelling professional behaviours that align with the values and principles of the organisation and professional body Be committed to high standards of safety and efficacy in delivery of clinical practice, that is in the best interests of children, young people and families Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical, professional and best practice codes of conduct of professional registration bodyRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT To work with others to develop practice protocols and audit tools, to collect the relevant statistical information to underpin service evaluation and record keeping To ensure all interventions are evidence based To implement national audit tools and review with colleagues nationally and locally To be key in obtaining service user views and feedback on support provided to ensure the delivery of accessible provision To comply with relevant professional codes of conduct To contribute to establishing essential networks, knowledge base of resources and maintain links with relevant community organisations To contributing to identifying service needs and gaps across with regard to childrens mental health and wellbeing Develop skills in service evaluation and audit to ensure the overall development of the service To maintain awareness of up-to-date research and development pertaining to advances in child and young peoples emotional wellbeing and mental health issuesGENERAL Keep accurate and appropriate records, providing information for monitoring and evaluation as required Participate in, and actively contribute to, individual supervision, training and team meetings as required Work in accordance with Bromley Ys objectives and values Comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and in particular to ensure safe, fair and responsible working practices Undertake duties to ensure the health and safety of post-holder, colleagues, service users, volunteers and visitors Work flexibly, being prepared to perform other duties commensurate with the role Actively support and promote any fundraising activities as part of the day-to-day duties Promote the work of Bromley Y People and encourage positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards emotional wellbeing and mental health Work at all times to promote equality, diversity and individual rights Work alongside and ensure active service user participation in all aspects of work, including monitoring of activities To participate in the development of local safeguarding child protection, joint agency procedures and other relevant local procedureApplication ProcessThis is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).University applications close on Monday 25 November 2024 at pm. However, it is strongly advised to submit an early application to prevent the delay of a decision. Applications take approximately 4-6 weeks to assess. Teaching will begin on Monday 27 January 2025. Trainees need to be in place with Bromley Y at least one week before the course start date.Please read the application guidance and course brochure included for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.2 Year post graduation rule (exception for SWP):Anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course. This policy means that recent CWP and EMHP graduates are not eligible for Recruit to Train.For SWP, this rule has been waived and the SWP training is open to EMHPs and CWPs with a minimum of one-year post-qualification experience. Any queries about the course teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team email address: (KCL). Any queries about employment at Bromley Y should be sent to Human Resources (HR) team at: . Person Specification Experience Essential Ideally over two years experience of clinical supervised practice of working with children and families, including work with children and young people with emotional and mental health needs which includes working with children and young people with a wide range of clinical and behavioural presentations. Experience of undertaking assessment of emotional and mental health needs children and young people. Experience of working with multi-agency partners and planning best outcomes for children and young people. Experience and understanding of working with Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). Knowledge and skills Essential Ability to listen empathetically to children and young people and their families in order to work effectively in partnership. Qualities essential to practice, include, respect, genuineness, empathy, personal integrity and communication skills, to enable the therapeutic relationship and process. Ability to work in partnership with children, families and multidisciplinary professionals. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to deliver training packages on child and young peoples emotional wellbeing and mental health, including delivering psycho education children, young people and their families. Knowledge and skills to offer emotional wellbeing and mental health consultation and training delivery to a wide number of professionals and stakeholders. Demonstrate skills to assess risk using already established assessment tools and if necessary, develop protocols with families and other staff / practitioners to manage risk. Ability to manage a caseload. Desirable Demonstrate knowledge and skills in identifying systems for supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health needs in the community and facilitating access for young people and families. Knowledge of MHST national strategy and relevant national policies and guidance in relation to childrens services and knowledge and skills to safeguard and protect children and young peoples welfare in line with the Children Act 2004 requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Qualifications Essential Professional qualification, with evidence of continuing professional development, in a field relevant to child and adolescent mental health at Post Graduate level CBT, CYP IAPT via EMHP and CWP pathways. Enhanced DBS Professional membership registration (one of the following): BABCP, BACP, UKCP, HCPC, GMC, NMC.