About

Main Duties and Responsibilities Undertake and successfully complete the CWP training/qualification Postgraduate Diploma. Provision of evidence based, low intensity CBT based psychological therapies to children, young people and their families, both on a one-to-one and group basis. Undertake regular scheduled clinical skills supervision and case management supervision to meet both the requirements of the service and the training course. Working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families Working within a community and educational context Complete comprehensive, psychosocial assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care.

Engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups Follow safeguarding policies and procedures where required Work at the complex interface between getting help and getting more help services. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team To work within Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards To work within the principles of CYPAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols Training and Supervision Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post includingpractical, academic, and practice-based assessments. Apply learning from the training Programme to practice. Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies, and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice. Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

Partnership Working To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, 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 mild to moderate mental health difficulties. To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisations and on behalf of the child, young person, or family. To build effective working relationships with other local children's mental health providers including CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support. Safeguarding Responsible for safeguarding children and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm. Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the child's wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information sharing protocols. A Professional and Ethical Service To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on a Patient Management System (IAPTUS) and in line with Alliance policies and procedures To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through Alliances professional development and Appraisal System. To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per Alliance supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body BABCP/BPS To work within Data Protection Act 1998 and Alliance Information Governance policies and procedures To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to act as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all Alliance Policies, Procedures and Guidelines To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the Service. This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in Alliances organisational objectives and priorities.