Overview
To identify and oversee relevant outcomes and evaluation measures for children, young people and families that demonstrate a positive impact. Establish and maintain positive relationships with young people, their families, external stakeholders and the wider community. To work directly with children, young people and families as and when required to aid project delivery. To work to provide community-based and school-based one-to-one and group support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-18 and their parents who have emotional well-being difficulties and mental ill health.
Responsibilities
* Conduct person-centred assessments, to determine the best course of treatment for individuals, with the support and guidance of experienced supervisors, identifying areas the person wishes to see change and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
* Work with families involved with social care liaising closely with social workers and other professionals working across children, young people and family services.
* Provide high-volume, low-intensity evidence-based psychological interventions, psychoeducation and guided self-help within professional guidelines.
* Make decisions on the suitability of referrals in consultation with experienced practitioners, support the wider team to do so, refer unsuitable young people on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary and ensure children and young people receive a service that meets their needs.
* Support management of waiting lists, playing an active role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
* Select a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family; educate and involve family members and others in work as necessary.
* Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to children and young people where appropriate; assess and integrate any issues surrounding school into the overall process.
* Keep records of clinical activity, collect routine outcome measures and children, young people and families evaluations; contribute to the collation and analysis of this data; explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
* Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the team and follow discharge protocols.
* Individually and as part of a team work in a person-centred way to empower young people to achieve sustainable positive change; work where required with guidance and while maintaining confidentiality with the whole family; establish and maintain positive relationships with young people, their families, external stakeholders and the wider community.
* Raise awareness of the needs of vulnerable children, young people and their families with stakeholders and the wider community.
* Demonstrate an active commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families; ensure they have a voice in relation to their own support and wider service and organisational developments to ensure continuous improvement in experience.
* Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies, and keep up-to-date with new recommendations/guidelines set by relevant organisations; support the development of the service in line with The Junction strategic plans by taking an active part in team meetings and support, as well as working collaboratively with all colleagues and partner agencies.
* Work as part of The Junctions team(s) to provide a flexible and effective service for vulnerable children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes in line with organisational and project objectives; create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENDCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues and referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties; collaborate with all colleagues and partner agencies, attending and reporting to relevant external meetings as directed including safeguarding and child protection as required; take a collaborative team approach to managing workloads and supporting colleagues, including support for volunteers and placements.
* Ensure that information about The Junction and its projects is publicised and promoted; contribute to strategic and organisational development including sharing experience and, where appropriate, providing training and guidance; contribute to day-to-day administration and running of The Junctions projects and services; undertake other duties commensurate with the post.
* Attend the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Training programme and successfully complete the academic and clinical requirements; report any difficulty in meeting course requirements to The Junction; attend arranged clinical/managerial supervision regularly with a designated appropriate person; discuss issues with external supervision and highlight potential issues to Line Management as the first port of call; prepare and present caseload information to supervisors and case managers on an agreed schedule to ensure safe practice and governance.
* Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the field of treatment for common mental health problems; participate in an annual appraisal and respond to agreed actions; engage in personal development opportunities and undertake training, supervision and appraisal as required; support the development and training of colleagues by sharing experience and providing training and learning experiences.
Qualifications and Development
Attend the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Training programme and successfully complete the academic and clinical requirements; report any difficulty in meeting course requirements to The Junction as employer. Attend arranged clinical/ managerial supervision on a regular basis with a designated appropriate person to meet required standards. Be proactive around discussing any issues with external supervision and to highlight any potential issues to Line Management within The Junction as the first port of call. Prepare and present caseload information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and governance, supervisor and service are delivered. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the field of treatment for common mental health problems. Participate in an annual appraisal and respond to agreed actions and where appropriate conduct them with team members. Be committed to your own personal development partaking in personal development opportunities and undertaking training, supervision and appraisal as required.
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