Job summary
We have some exciting opportunities in our growing team
and are seeking to recruit enthusiastic motivated Education Mental Health
Practitioners to our Sunderland Mental Health Support Team (MHST), based in
Hetton.
The MHST works across designated schools in Sunderland
providing low-intensity interventions, Whole school approach activities, training
and advice and support.
If successful you will be based at our
Hetton Centre, but work on a regular basis at designated schools across
Sunderland.
To apply you will be a qualified
Education Mental Health Practitioner
We welcome informal enquiries so if you are interested in
this opportunity then we would very much like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The MHST is a
service offered 52 weeks per year Monday to Friday 9 am- 5 pm, based at the
Hetton centre working at designated schools across Sunderland
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work as a member of the
Healthy Minds Team in South Tyneside
providing a school based Mental Health Service to Children and Young
People
This includes the direct provision of evidence based interventions and outcome
focused standards of care to children and families.
The delivery of high
quality training, consultation and support to other Education staff.
To deliver a Whole School
Approach to developing positive culture of mental health within the school
environment.
The service will be delivered from school Bases as an integral part of an
agreed model of tiered multi-agency model of CAMHS provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work as a member of the
Healthy Minds Team in South Tyneside
providing a school based Mental Health Service to Children and Young
People
This includes the direct provision of evidence based interventions and outcome
focused standards of care to children and families.
The delivery of high
quality training, consultation and support to other Education staff.
To deliver a Whole School
Approach to developing positive culture of mental health within the school
environment.
The service will be delivered from school Bases as an integral part of an
agreed model of tiered multi-agency model of CAMHS provision.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Access to transport and ability to travel within the geographical work area.
- Ability to work in a professional manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Self motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate certificate in Educational Mental Health Practitioner
Desirable
- Additional post graduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area.
- Recognised teaching certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community context.
- Experience of multi disciplinary team working.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
- Experience of teaching or delivering training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work autonomously, with supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent time and caseload management.
Desirable
- An understanding of the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Access to transport and ability to travel within the geographical work area.
- Ability to work in a professional manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Self motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate certificate in Educational Mental Health Practitioner
Desirable
- Additional post graduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area.
- Recognised teaching certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community context.
- Experience of multi disciplinary team working.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
- Experience of teaching or delivering training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work autonomously, with supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent time and caseload management.
Desirable
- An understanding of the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Mental Health Team, Hetton Centre,
Hetton-Le-Hole,
Houghton-Le Spring,
Tyne and Wear,
DH5 9NE
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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