Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee Needed – The Junction Foundation

Context of Role

The Junction Foundation is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children young people and their families. They are proud of our reputation and believe that all of their workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging. When writing your application please ensure you address the person specification provided and highlight any information in excess of the criteria.

Role Description

Due to a number of positive developments within their Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service and success of CYP IAPT in other services they are seeking a number of Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee’s offering an exciting opportunity to candidates with the right skills and expertise to expand and develop skills and qualifications.

The Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP IAPT) is a service transformation programme delivered by Health Education England and partners which aims to improve existing children and young people’s mental health services working in the community.

Purpose of the Role

The post available is a training role within The Junction’s Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post holder will work under supervision within The Junction, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary, knowledge and capabilities to carry out their duties effectively within a well-respected and value driven organisation.

As part of the requirement of the post you will be required to successfully complete Northumbria University Newcastle’s Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies (CAMHS) which is a Masters level programme aimed at transforming students into Child Wellbeing Practitioners. The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider and work in service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills. The post holder will be flexible in meeting the needs of the service by carrying out clinical work across the Tees Valley areas as the service requires.

How to Apply

Detailed Job Description	Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee (CYP IAPT Recruit to Train) Closing Date Noon on 27th November 2023 – The Junction Foundation
Application Format	They do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed. Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee (CYP IAPT Recruit to Train) – Application Pack Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee (CYP IAPT Recruit to Train) – Application Form Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form Completed packs to be email to [email protected] or post to The Junction, Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, Redcar, TS10 5NA.
Deadline	27/11/2023 12:00