Children's Wellbeing Practitioners

These two posts are employed by Alliance

Psychological Services however the successful candidate will work as part of

the wider Tees Valley Getting Help partnership contributing to a truly

collaborative & integrated model of care. This is a unique opportunity to be

part of a forward-thinking, system-wide approach helping to transform how

mental health support is delivered to children & young people across the Tees

Valley.

The post holder will be part of a wider team

that collaboratively provides high-quality brief and evidence-based support

that is sensitive to the unique needs and experiences of children & young

people. The CWP will provide support to children & young people experiencing

mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These will include Low intensity CBT, Parent Led CBT

Anxiety, The Decider Skills and Parent support for behaviour Manchester

Model/Investing in Play. The CWP's duties involve a variety of tasks including assessment, intervention and collaboration with other agencies

Closing date: 6/9/26

Interviews: 18/9/26

Any queries contact Debra Lyth CYPFamilies@alliancepsychology.com

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

Therapeutic

practice

Deliver a range of outcome focused, low

intensity CBT evidence-based interventions in educational and community

settings to children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental

health difficulties.

Undertake and complete psychosocial assessments

including accurate safety assessment and safety planning. Supporting children and young people

experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their

families, educators and professionals in the self-management of presenting

difficulties.

Deliver

1:1 and group-based therapeutic interventions with children, young people and

their families, using evidence-based approaches that promote engagement,

participation and positive outcomes.

Working in partnership with children,

young people, their families, and educators/professionals in the

development of treatment plans.

Work

in a trauma-informed way, recognising the impact of adverse experiences on

presentation, engagement and outcomes, and adapting interventions to promote

emotional and psychological safety.

Demonstrate an inclusive values base,

which recognises and respects diversity.

Demonstrate

understanding of SEND and neurodiversity, making reasonable adjustments to

communication, pace, environment and delivery to support engagement and

accessibility for children, young people and their families.

Identify/accept appropriate referrals

for children and young people in educational/community settings, according

to agreed treatment pathways, processes, and procedures.

Adhere to the policies and protocols

within Alliance.

Have knowledge and understanding of

the local services and be able to signpost children and young people with

more complex needs to the relevant service.

Engage in robust managerial and

clinical supervision, identifying the scope of practice of the individual

postholder within the role, and working safely within that scope.

Deliver a range of interventions

related to the provision of information and support for evidence based

psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.

Ability to manage ones own caseload

in conjunction with the requirements of the team.

Attend multi-disciplinary and

multi-agency meetings relating to referrals for children and young people

in treatment.

Keep coherent records of all clinical

activity in line with Alliances service protocols and use these records

and outcome data to inform decision making.

Complete all requirements relating to

data collection.

Show evidence of working within a

collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when

indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers, educational

staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance

and broaden access to mental health services.

Contribute to the development of

individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to

develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence.

Training

and supervision

Prepare

and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an

agreed and scheduled basis, to ensure safe practice and the governance

obligations of the trainee, supervisor, and service.

Engage

in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and

practice.

Professional

Ensure

the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to Alliance

Psychological Services Ltd.

Ensure

appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the

relevant departments.

Ensure

that confidentiality is always protected.

Ensure

that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the

postholder comes into contact within the course of their professional duties

are communicated and shared with appropriate parties, in order to maintain

individual safety and the public interest.

Ensure

clear objectives are identified, discussed, and reviewed with supervisor and

senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional

development.

Participate

in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

Keep

all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and

the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up

to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery

models/developments.

Attend

relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional

objectives.

To work within Data Protection Act 1998

and Alliance Information Governance policies and procedures

Partnership Working

To create and

maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads,

SENCOs, Pastoral Team, and wider teaching staff by providing advice and

consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to

appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families with

mental health needs.

To liaise effectively

with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisations

and on behalf of the child, young person, or family.

To build effective working

relationships with other local children's mental health providers including,

PCNs, 0-19 Service, CaMHS Getting More Help services and support the

development of pathways of support.

Attend

multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals for

children, young people, and families in treatment.

With support ensure

information sharing is achieved within partnerships to ensure young people and

their families receive appropriate and timely support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding

children and always promoting the welfare of children & young people and

operating within local policies and procedures.

Taking appropriate safeguarding

action to protect children & young people at risk of significant harm.

To identify and support

families in accessing Early Help Services

To share

appropriately information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the

child's wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality

and Information sharing protocols.

This job description is designed to identify

principal responsibilities only. The

post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance

with changes in Alliances organisational objectives and priorities.

Organisational Responsibilities

Values and behaviours

To demonstrate and be a role model for Alliances

values, to promote and encourage positive behaviours, enhancing the quality and

integrity of the services we provide.

Health,

Safety and Wellbeing

To take responsibility for health, safety,

and wellbeing in accordance with Alliances policies and procedures.

This is a great time to join Alliance, where our team is leading on the transformation of local children's mental health and wellbeing services.

You will share our service vision and organisation values for understanding and meeting the different needs of others. We are a strong well-established team who are supportive and friendly.

Alliance offers first rate training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (as well as the option to purchase additional annual leave) EAP health scheme including costs towards eye tests/glasses, dental treatment, physio treatment and shopping discounts alongside a 3% contributory pension scheme. We also offer lots of health and wellbeing initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work life balance.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery. We are signatories to the Mindful Employers Charter. Alliance also has Investors in People status and the Better Health at Work Award. We are Disability Confident Committed.

We follow safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of clients. Please note that due to the nature of the duties of these roles, an enhanced criminal records disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application.

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