Job summary
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is recruiting a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our Neurodiversity Pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs, including autism, ADHD, and related conditions, as part of a compassionate and multi-disciplinary service.
This role is suitable for applicants who already hold a Level 5 Health and Social Care qualification, or those looking to train into the role. A trainee post (Band 3) will be offered to suitable candidates without the qualification, with support to complete the required foundation degree within two years.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of high-quality care to children and young people on the neurodiversity pathway
Assist with assessment, care planning and interventions under the supervision of registered practitioners
Deliver structured, evidence-based support to individuals, families, and groups
Liaise with schools, families, and multi-agency colleagues to ensure holistic care
Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding responsibilities
Work flexibly and independently as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
We Offer:
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A trainee route into the Assistant Practitioner role (if needed)
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Regular supervision, training and support from experienced clinicians
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Opportunity to develop your clinical skills and contribute to meaningful change in childrens lives
If you are caring, motivated and passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and young people, wed love to hear from you.
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
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Careers - Children and Family Health Devon
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of child development.
- The ability to work collaboratively with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the child to demonstrate excellent communication and interaction skills.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a range of different mental health care settings
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
- Working with young people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
- GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent
- If a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete within 2 years of commencing employment.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of child development.
- The ability to work collaboratively with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the child to demonstrate excellent communication and interaction skills.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a range of different mental health care settings
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
- Working with young people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
- GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent
- If a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete within 2 years of commencing employment.
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Integrated Childrens Services
Fishleigh Road
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
