Job summary
We are looking for very able graduates in psychology or graduates from a range of other disciplines who are genuinely interested in helping young people, and possess a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience. You will need outstanding telephone and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team. You will be prepared to study for a postgraduate qualification, and be inspired by the transformation agenda for children and young people's mental health services. (Reading University also offers a level 6 graduate diploma programme for those that do not have a degree).
In return, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.
Beyond the professional advantages of this role, you will have the benefit of living and working in an attractive part of the country with opportunities throughout Hampshire.
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP), we'll give you the opportunity to make a real difference; as you learn how to provide treatments and interventions that help young people overcome their mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Trainees will work within our CAMH services in Hampshire delivering evidence-based interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training at the University of Reading. Ongoing employment and band progression will be dependent on successful completion of the university course and availability of qualified vacancies.
As well as taking part in a dedicated training programme at the University of Reading, the remainder of your week will be spent working in our committed and innovative CAMH service. By the end of your training, you'll have the skills, as well as the confidence, to provide a range of cognitive behavioural informed interventions to help young people improve their well-being and overcome their common mental health problems.
On a day-to-day basis, this will include accepting referrals via agreed protocols and supporting those in the self-management of their recovery. You will also provide telephone/online-based assessments and treatments, conduct group workshops and face to face assessments, support parents and young people through guided self-help and contribute to the wider delivery of our services in the community.
About us
Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is an established CYP-IAPT (Children and Young People - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) service supporting children and young people aged 0-18yrs. We work closely with The University of Reading and together we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people who want to develop a career in Children and Young People's Mental Health. This is a truly unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a national service transformation programme that will add real value to young people's lives, as well as your own.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants for these posts do not require a recognised professional qualification in mental health, although previous training/experience in mental health or working with children and young people is an advantage.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a CYP-IAPT service that invests in the development of its team members to deliver the best outcomes for people within our community.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Person specification
Knowledge & Skills: Essential criteria
- Experience of working with children and/or young people
- Ability exhibit the skills learnt in training with self reflection
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and use of internet mediated communication
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Able to develop good professional relationships with colleagues inside and beyond child and adolescent mental health services
- Responsive to and willing to ask for feedback and supervision
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation and to the University of Reading
Qualifications & training: Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants for these posts do not require a recognised professional qualification in mental health, although previous training/experience in mental health or working with children and young people is an advantage.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a CYP-IAPT service that invests in the development of its team members to deliver the best outcomes for people within our community.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Person specification
Knowledge & Skills: Essential criteria
- Experience of working with children and/or young people
- Ability exhibit the skills learnt in training with self reflection
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and use of internet mediated communication
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Able to develop good professional relationships with colleagues inside and beyond child and adolescent mental health services
- Responsive to and willing to ask for feedback and supervision
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation and to the University of Reading
Qualifications & training: Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to study at degree level. The University of Reading offer the level 6 graduate diploma programme, for those that do not have a degree.
- Proven record of previous academic attainment.
- Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
Knowledge/Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
- It is desirable that the applicant will have previous experience of working with children and young people
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to study at degree level. The University of Reading offer the level 6 graduate diploma programme, for those that do not have a degree.
- Proven record of previous academic attainment.
- Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
Knowledge/Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
- It is desirable that the applicant will have previous experience of working with children and young people
- Lived experience of mental health issues
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).
