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Job Summary
We are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity for Assistant Practitioners to join the Managing Mood & Relationships (MERS) Pathway of Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD). We have opportunities available in our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team.
This is a county-wide role suitable for individuals who already hold a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care and are ready to apply their knowledge in a dynamic, high-impact setting. There will be a requirement to travel to our three locality bases in CFHD (Torbay, Exeter & Barnstable) and to support our skills groups that are in community bases sometimes in the late afternoon/early evening e.g. : 5-6.30pm.
The DBT Service provides long-term, intensive mental health support to young people (14-18 years) experiencing high levels of emotional and behavioural dysregulation, including self-harm. The team offers a 6-month therapeutic programme of individual therapy, groupwork and telephone coaching.
Job Summary
We are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity for Assistant Practitioners to join the Managing Mood & Relationships (MERS) Pathway of Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD). We have opportunities available in our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team.
This is a county-wide role suitable for individuals who already hold a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care and are ready to apply their knowledge in a dynamic, high-impact setting. There will be a requirement to travel to our three locality bases in CFHD (Torbay, Exeter & Barnstable) and to support our skills groups that are in community bases sometimes in the late afternoon/early evening e.g. : 5-6.30pm.
The DBT Service provides long-term, intensive mental health support to young people (14-18 years) experiencing high levels of emotional and behavioural dysregulation, including self-harm. The team offers a 6-month therapeutic programme of individual therapy, groupwork and telephone coaching.
Main duties of the job
* Support the assessment and delivery of therapeutic care under supervision of registered practitioners
* Work collaboratively as part of the DBT team, and Skills Group
* Experience in working with adolescents who have emotional & behavioural dysregulation disorders
* Experience of adaptation of DBT for young people with neurodiversity, mental health & trauma.
* Contribute to data collection, quality improvement and service evaluation.
* Engage in activities to safeguard and support children, young people, and families
* Maintaining accurate records and working to high clinical standards
* Helping to prevent escalation of risk and hospital admissions through intensive support and skills teaching
As with all CFHD roles, you'll benefit from robust supervision, training, and a passionate team culture committed to the voices and needs of children, young people and families.
You will be well supported by experienced clinicians and receive regular clinical and line management supervision.
About Us
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.
CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework, in response to consultation with our service users and communities.
CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.
Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
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.
Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, partnership that benefits the communities we serve.
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9369-25-0492
Job locations
South Devon Healthcare
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
Evergreen
Victoria Park Road
Exeter
EX2 4NU
Integrated Childrens Services
Fishleigh Road
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Principal Purpose Of The Job Is To Improve The Health And Wellbeing Of Children, Young People And Their Families With a Range Of Mental Health Difficulties. This Will Be Achieved By:
Active involvement in the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate mental health services as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Implementing specific assessment, review and care packages to individuals and groups within standard protocols, integrated care pathways.
Providing evidence based advice and consultancy to young people, family members/carers within standard protocols.
Organising and managing a defined caseload under distant guidance and work as lone workers where appropriate. The post holder will be accountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care.
Seeking advice and expertise of a registered practitioner when required through the use of regular managerial and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Principal Purpose Of The Job Is To Improve The Health And Wellbeing Of Children, Young People And Their Families With a Range Of Mental Health Difficulties. This Will Be Achieved By:
Active involvement in the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate mental health services as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Implementing specific assessment, review and care packages to individuals and groups within standard protocols, integrated care pathways.
Providing evidence based advice and consultancy to young people, family members/carers within standard protocols.
Organising and managing a defined caseload under distant guidance and work as lone workers where appropriate. The post holder will be accountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care.
Seeking advice and expertise of a registered practitioner when required through the use of regular managerial and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
* 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
* Evidence of additional relevant health training eg. Eating disorders /Working with young people experience/ Eating disorder/Social Care.
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
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medications
* An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
Person Specification
Essential
* Knowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medications
* An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
South Devon Healthcare
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
South Devon Healthcare
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
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