Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.
• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools.
• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.
• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.
• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
• Apply learning from the training programme to practice.
• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.
• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.
• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.
• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice.

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions 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 experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.
• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CAMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.
• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.
• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.
• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS.
• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development.
• To undertake clinical supervision and case management in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP.
• To work within GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.
• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.
• To adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.
• This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work within a dynamic and developing service
• Demonstration of self-motivation and motivation of others
• Ability to work confidently and competently under pressure

Communication

Essential

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
• Shares information, skills and practice when required
• Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills

IT

Essential

• Demonstrates competency in using The Google suite and Microsoft Office
• Experience in using database systems to record sessions and notes

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)
• 2 years experience of working with children and young people
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP-IAPT
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high-quality services

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC / BACP / BABCP / BAAT /UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC / BACP / BABCP / BAAT / UKCP / BPS)
• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of Teesside Mind, including referral pathways and criteria for access

Partnership Working

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with school leadership teams to support and maintain contracts
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within Teesside Mind
• Demonstrates a willingness to work collaboratively with children, young people and families
• Has the willingness to work under supervision to develop good therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families

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

Teesside Mind Ltd

Address

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.
• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools.
• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.
• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.
• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
• Apply learning from the training programme to practice.
• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.
• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.
• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.
• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice.

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions 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 experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.
• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CAMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.
• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.
• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.
• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS.
• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development.
• To undertake clinical supervision and case management in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP.
• To work within GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.
• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.
• To adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.
• This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role.

Person Specification

IT

Essential

• Demonstrates competency in using The Google suite and Microsoft Office
• Experience in using database systems to record sessions and notes

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)
• 2 years experience of working with children and young people
• Demonstration of self-motivation and motivation of others
• Ability to work confidently and competently under pressure

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC / BACP / BABCP / BAAT /UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC / BACP / BABCP / BAAT / UKCP / BPS)
• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist

Communication

Essential

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
• Shares information, skills and practice when required
• Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills

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

Teesside Mind Ltd

Address

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training programme to practice

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions 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 experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS and in line with The Junction Foundation Policies and Procedures.

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Junction Foundations professional development and Appraisal system.

To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per partnership and Junctions supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

Other

Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.

Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.

Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns

Work in partnership with Junction foundation other support services.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in

Person Specification

Theraputic Practice

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with high-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of The Link model and integrate within practice.
• Demonstrates and understanding of assessment and risk
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health

Case Management & Line Management

Essential

• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions.
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Holds a recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychological Therapy

Clinical Supervision & Case Management

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management
• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development

Partnership Working

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with school leadership teams to support and maintain contracts
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within The Link
• Demonstrates a willingness to work collaboratively with children, young people and families
• Has the willingness to work under supervision to develop good therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families.

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Essential

• A clear understanding of LSCB policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

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

The Junction

Address

Westfield Farm

The Green, Dormanstown

Redcar

Cleveland

TS10 5NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thejunctionfoundation.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of schools referral delivery model.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training programme to practice

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions 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 experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CAMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development

To undertake clinical supervision and case management in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

To work within GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role.

Person Specification

Case Management & Line Management

Essential

• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions.
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Clinical Supervision & Case Management

Essential

• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development
• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Essential

• A clear understanding of LSCB policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Junction Foundation service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Partnership Working

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with school leadership teams to support and maintain contracts
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within The Junction Foundation and partnership

Theraputic Practice

Essential

• Demonstrates and understanding of assessment and risk
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with low-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of The Junction Foundation model and integrate within practice.

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

The Junction

Address

Westfield Farm

The Green, Dormanstown

Redcar

Cleveland

TS10 5NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thejunctionfoundation.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Changing Futures North East is looking to employ a hardworking, reliable person who can Lead, manage and operate a newly opened childrens home. They will be experienced in a range of administrative skills and will have experience managing a team.

Changing Futures NE wants someone who is able to adapt quickly, has a willingness to learn and push themselves to do well.

We consider a great candidate for this role would have patience to take the time to understand the needs of the people accessing our services, be attentive and able to quickly understand how we can help and be able to find solutions when its not always obvious what people need.

We want someone who is not afraid to be responsible for all aspects of management of the home including the provision of high quality care and positive outcomes for children in placement, staff supervision, development and appraisal, budget and premises management in accordance with local and national standards and the service procedures. They will have excellent communication skills both verbally and written and have the tenacity to get the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible. They will understand how to best avoid delays to ensure the people using our services get the help they need when they need it.

If this sounds like you, you will join a Charity that helps children, young people and families in Teesside. You will benefit from an organisation that values its colleagues and recognises hard work. The role is varied, challenging and rewarding.

Key Responsibility

To be responsible for all aspects of management of the home including the provision of high quality care and positive outcomes for children in placement, staff supervision, development and appraisal, budget and premises management in accordance with local and national standards and the service procedures.

Job description

Make a Real Difference from Day One

We believe every young person deserves a safe, stable, and caring place to call home, a place where they are supported, encouraged, and given the opportunity to thrive.

We are a Charity , with over 20 years experience in services for children and young people, and our organisation has built a reputation for providing high-quality care that truly puts young people at the heart of everything we do. We are now preparing to open a brand-new childrens residential home, thoughtfully designed to create a nurturing environment where young people can feel safe, valued, and supported to build brighter futures. The home will provide care and accommodation for Children and young people under the category of EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) to either gender, with an age range of 10 up to their 18th birthday.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager wanting to step up, to lead this home from the very beginning. This is a rare opportunity to shape a service from day one, building a positive culture, developing a dedicated team, and creating a home where young people feel a true sense of belonging.

The Role

As an experienced Registered Manager/Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for the full operational leadership of the home, ensuring it meets and enacts Ofsted requirements. You will play a central role in:

Assisting with the registration process with Ofsted and preparing the home for inspection(s).

Assisting with recruiting, developing, and inspiring a new staff team.

Embedding a therapeutic, childcentred culture from the outset.

Ensuring highquality care planning and safeguarding practice.

Managing budgets, resources, and operational and online systems.

Building strong relationships with local authorities, professionals, families, stakeholders, and the community.

Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards.

Other Duties1.1. To model the organisations values and play a role in raising the profile of these values and associated behaviours across the organisation. This includes a positive contribution to workplace harmony displaying cooperative team behaviour.1.2. Increase ones professional competence and skills in the relevant field of work through active participation in developmental opportunities including supervision, professional development, training and reviews.1.3. Ensure provision of help that protects, respect and promote the rights and responsibilities of children and other service users and stakeholders 1.4. Operate within ethical and professional boundaries.1.5. To maintain respectful, professional, and supportive relations commensurate with the philosophy of the organisation; model healthy ways of relating 1.6. Work to policies and procedures and to implement said policies and procedures.

It may be necessary to change these duties in accordance with the needs of the job and the project. Existing duties may be changed, and new duties may be added. Any changes will be made in consultation with you.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years experience of residential work with Children. At least 2 years experience of working at a senior level in a residential childcare setting.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to residential care as a positive option for children. Commitment to high standards of service.
• Personal commitment, flexibility and integrity.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults both orally and in writing.
• Ability to construct plans individually and collaboratively and to implement them effectively.
• An ability to manage budgets. Ability to motivate and be innovative.

Qualifications

Essential

• A social work qualification and Management qualification or NVQ Level 5 or working towards, with completion in timescale.

Knowledge

Essential

• Working Knowledge of all relevant childcare legislation and guidance.
• Working Knowledge of the Quality standards and regulations for childrens homes.
• Knowledge of child development and the needs of the children placed in care. Knowledge of management, supervision and appraisal processes.
• Knowledge of the SCCIF. Ability to use online systems for recording 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Changing Futures North East

Address

3 Abbey Street

Hartlepool

TS24 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.changingfuturesne.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake and successfully complete the CWP training - qualification Postgraduate Diploma.

Provision of evidence based, low intensity CBT based psychological therapies to children, young people and their families, both on a one-to-one and group basis.

Undertake regular scheduled clinical skills supervision and case management supervision to meet both the requirements of the service and the training course.

Working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families

Working within a community and educational context

With clinical oversight, complete comprehensive, psychosocial assessments and plan, implement and formulate care.

Engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups

Follow safeguarding policies and procedures where required

Work at the complex interface between getting help and getting more help services.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

To work within Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards

To work within the principles of CYP-APT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic, and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training Programme to practice.

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies, and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions 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 experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

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 CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and always promoting the welfare of children & young people and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children & young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services

Fulfil the duty to share relevant and proportionate information with parents, carers and appropriate agencies when necessary to safeguard or promote a childs wellbeing, in accordance with confidentiality, data protection and information-sharing policies and procedures.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on a Patient Management System (IAPTUS) and in line with Alliance policies and procedures

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through Alliances professional development and Appraisal System.

To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per Alliance supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body BABCP/BPS

To work within Data Protection Act 1998 and Alliance Information Governance policies and procedures

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to act as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all Alliance Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the Service.

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.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Therapeutic Practice
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with low-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of Alliance model and integrate within practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of assessment and risk
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements.
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of children's mental health
• Clinical Supervision and Case Management
• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management
• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development
• Child Protection and Safeguarding
• A clear understanding of local policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
• Case Management & Line-Management
• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services
• Partnership Working
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with community and school leadership teams
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within Alliance
• Demonstrates willingness to work collaboratively with children, young people and families
• Has the willingness under supervision to develop good therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families
• Personal Qualities
• Ability to work within a dynamic and developing service
• Demonstration of self-motivation and motivation of others
• Ability to work confidently and competently under pressure
• Communication
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
• Shares information, skills and practice when required
• Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills
• IT
• Demonstrates competency in using Microsoft Office
• Experience in using data base systems to record sessions and notes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people in a psychological capacity i.e., emotional health & wellbeing
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP APT and I-Thrive

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practicing counsellor or psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of Alliance children, young people and families service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a children's mental health service
• Experience of working within community and educational establishments

Qualifications

Essential

• Attainment of a first degree or equivalent academic level 6 qualification e.g. Grad Certificate or Grad Diploma

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body i.e., BACP,BABCP BAAT,UKCP,BPS
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body i.e., BACP,BABCP,BAAT,UKCP/BPS

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

Alliance Psychological Services Limited

Address

Alliance Psychological Services Ltd

24 Yarm Road

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS18 3NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.alliancepsychology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Therapeutic practice

Be supervised, supported and assessed in the delivery of outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in a number of communities with families to deliver skilled, competent Systemic Interventions with families within which children or adolescents present with low mood and or Self Harming behaviour and or Conduct Disorders

Support with identifying suitability of presenting cases of low mood, Self-Harm and Conduct Disorder for systemic interventions.

Demonstrate skilled competence in the ability to work collaboratively with children, young people and their families in assessing and formulating or conceptualising the nature of presenting low mood, Self Harm and Conduct Disorder, including the assessment and management of safety.

Develop the ability to convene, engage and work systemically and collaboratively with families of children and young people who present with low mood, Self-Harm and Conduct Disorders.

Developing skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families and educators in the self-management of difficulties. Developing and practicing skills under supervisory support of working in partnership with children, young people, their families in the development of treatment plans for specific interventions.

• Developing and learning the skills required in order to enable children and young people to collaborate and coproduce their own agreed plan of care.
• Show evidence in a variety of forms that interventions are provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
• Discuss with supervisors and agree to accept appropriate referrals for children and young people in a wide range of settings, according to agreed referral routes, processes and procedures.
• Under supervision, undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others.
• Learn, understand, rationalise and adhere to the policies and protocols within Alliance and any other multi-agency establishments where you may be attached.
• Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and young people and families with more complex needs to the relevant service.
• Engage in robust managerial and clinical supervision and case management, identifying the scope of practice of the individual postholder within the role, and working safely within that scope.
• Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.
• Keep coherent records of all training and 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 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

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
• As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil self study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination.
• Apply learning from the training programme directly to practice through the course.
• Receive practice tutoring from mentors within Alliance in relation to course work to meet the required standards.
• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors or case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order 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.
• Be involved in the evaluation of the course and case studies from service

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer and the Higher Education Institution in which they are enrolled.
• 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 line-manager 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 or 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.

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals for children, young people and families in treatment.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children & young people at all times 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 appropriate information with parents/ carers or other agencies regarding the child's wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information sharing protocols.

Organisational Responsibilities:

Values and behaviours

To demonstrate and be a role model for Alliance's 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.

Equality and diversity

To promote a society that gives everyone an equal chance to work and live free from discrimination and prejudice.

Confidentiality

To work in a way that does not divulge personal and/or confidential information and follow Alliances policies and procedures in relation to data protection and security of information.

Performance Management

To promote a culture whereby performance management is ingrained, and the highest standards and performance are achieved by all. Ensure that mandatory training commitments are met and that the postholder keeps up to date with Alliances policies and procedures. Contribute to Alliances Appraisal processes to ensure continuous learning and improvement and to increase organisational performance.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people in a psychological capacity i.e., emotional health and wellbeing
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP APT and I-Thrive
• Experience of working within community and educational establishments

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practicing counsellor or psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of Alliance's children, young people and families service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a children's mental health service

Qualifications

Essential

• Attainment of a first degree or equivalent academic level 6 qualification e.g. Grad Certificate or Grad Diploma

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body i.e. BACP,BABCP BAAT, UKCP, BPS
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body i.e. BACP, BABCP, BAAT, UKCP, BPS

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with Children, Young People and Families and willing to support the implementation of Alliance's model and integrate within practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of assessment and Safety
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements.
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health
• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management
• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development
• Child Protection and Safeguarding
• A clear understanding of local policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with community and school leadership teams
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within Alliance
• Demonstrates willingness to work collaboratively with children, young people and families
• Has the willingness under supervision to develop good therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families
• Ability to work within a dynamic and developing service
• Demonstration of self-motivation and motivation of others
• Ability to work confidently and competently under pressure
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
• Shares information, skills and practice when required
• Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills
• Demonstrates competency in using Microsoft Office
• Experience in using data base systems to record sessions and notes

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

Alliance Psychological Services Limited

Address

Alliance Psychological Services Ltd

24 Yarm Road

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS18 3NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.alliancepsychology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)