Trainee CWP and EMHP Vacancies Edington, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people and families?
Are you a people person, able to work autonomously and collaboratively to make a difference?
Are you an enthusiastic multi-tasker and passionate about mental health and wellbeing?
Young Somerset is seeking to recruit Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners and Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to start in January 2024
An opportunity to join our dynamic and ever-growing Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. We believe in looking after our staff, recognising good practice, and providing opportunities for progression and development. As a Trainee CWP/EMHP you will be joining a diverse team offering both clinical and non-clinical support to young people and families across Somerset. You will be working with a variety of partners in a range of community settings including schools, GP practices and shared spaces across the county. As part of Young Somerset, you will also have the opportunity to learn and be involved in the wider work of our organisation.
Both CWPs and EMHPs deliver low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (LICBT) to children, young people and families in Somerset, either 1:1 or in a group. EMHPs also deliver the whole school approach to mental health by supporting schools to embed a mentally healthy culture and environment.
EMHPs will be working as part of the Mental Health Support Team which is delivered in partnership with Somerset Foundation Trust CAMHS service and supported by Somerset Council Educational Psychology Service.
The post holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider (this will be hybrid study either in Exeter or Bristol), as specified within the National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
At Young Somerset our work goes further for young people by inspiring them and collaborating widely for high quality outcomes.
We are currently operating through a blend of digital and face to face work. The role may also require some countywide travel.
Please read the job descriptions and competency framework:
- Trainee CWP
- Trainee EMHP
- Young Somerset’s Competency Framework.
For an informal chat about the roles please email Ruth Gavenlock, Service Manager - Email: [email protected]
Salary: £22,999 fixed
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: January 2024 date to be confirmed
Closing Date: 12pm (midday) - Friday 15th September
Interview Date/s:
- 21st September - Selection Day - Venue Taunton
- 26th September and 28th September 2023 - Formal interviews for shortlisted candidates-venue Taunton
To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
Interviews location to be confirmed.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us
