Job description

Job responsibilities

Assistant Mental Health Practitioner - Child Sexual Exploitation Service, Bedford

Salary £27478 per annum

Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week.

Location: Covering homes/school across Bedford

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Mental Health Practitioner to support with the clinical service provision for our CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) service in our Bedford region.

The young people in our care have experienced or have been at increased risk of sexual exploitation. In addition, they have frequently experienced other traumatic and adverse situations and relationships. Our focus is on supporting their recovery holistically and also to reduce future risk of harm.

You will have regular supervision from a qualified Clinical Professional (Mental Health Practitioner/Psychologist/Psychotherapist).

You will work within a regional Clinical team and will support both residential and education teams in this role.

You will be part of a team who seeks to support others to embed psychological understanding of the young people in our care and embed therapeutic, trauma informed practice.

You will be supported to develop your professional skills with supervision and training

This is an exciting time to join us as we review and renew the CSE service.

The role will include

Co-ordinating information/writing assessment reports under supervision, including gathering and analysing a range of data including psychometric data Developing and delivering psycho-educational interventions to young people Developing and delivering training to teams (residential and educational staff) Contributing to and supporting clinical teams with consultations/meetings by gathering information, taking notes and other administrative tasks Other tasks as required for the development and delivery of the service (e.g. writing literature reviews to inform practice) The region comprises 4 homes and 1 school, which you will contribute to supporting There may be occasions when you are asked to support in another region

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who can develop positive relationships with both children and other professionals to support childrens recovery and the professional development of team members (homes and school professionals).

You will also be able to manage a busy workload and the emotional demands of the work, however, you will be supported to do this within line management and clinical supervision.

You will be a graduate who has knowledge of data collection and interpretation and can communicate in writing and verbally to a high standard.

We are looking for someone who can find creative ways of communicating psychological concepts and theory into practice for the teams we work with and to work with children.

Essential:

Experience working with children/young people Psychology degree, or a degree in relevant subject e.g. counselling, child development etc. Excellent verbal and written communication skills A good understanding of the use of psychometrics and general data gathering Knowledge of trauma informed practices and attachment-based approaches e.g. PACE Compassionate approach to young people with creative ways of engaging teenagers Team player with excellent communication skills Full driving licence and own vehicle to be able to travel to multiple sites. Understanding of CSE/willing to learn Keen to learn and develop

Desirable:

CAMHS/mental health experience or Residential Care experience Report writing / assessment experience Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions

In return we offer:

Full support from a caring, supportive and knowledgeable multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Meetings and peer support Developmental opportunities (training, CPD, shadowing etc as appropriate) Internal/external training on new initiatives

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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 Cambian Group

Address

Bedford

MK42 9AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A new exciting position has arisen for a counsellor at Potterspury Lodge school Northamptonshire. Potterspury Lodge school is an Independent Specialist school set in 22 acres of countryside which caters for children from the ages of 8-18 with autism and complex needs.

There is an established Clinical team on site, including Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Thrive practitioners.. We offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working as well as to be part of an innovative service that values each individual YP. The main purpose of the role: As a Counsellor, you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of children and young people by using evidence-based approaches to support the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development of the children and YP at Potterspury Lodge School. . Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and independent living, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) supporting young people directly through interventions, to build on their independence and resilience.

A minimum Level 4 Diploma in Counselling is required, along with accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or another relevant professional body. An Enhanced DBS Check is also required; please refer to the job description for full details.

Hours- 24 per week 3 days per week.

Salary- £45,600 pro-rata

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

The Cambian Group

Address

Towcester

NN12 7LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Cambian New Elizabethan School is a day school that offers outstanding opportunities for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Job Role This is Term time only

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

Previous experience in working with ASD and Learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in Sensory Integration is welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Experience working with ASD client group CAMHS experience preferred A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

In return we offer:

Clinical Supervision Full support from a multidisciplinary team Developmental Opportunities Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

The Cambian Group

Address

Hartlebury

DY11 7TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Relevant professions: Practitioner Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Mental Health Practitioner/Occupational Therapist/Mental Health Nurse

Salary: £57,000 £67,000 (approximately equivalent to NHS Band 8a, dependent on experience)

Location: Cambian Group Shropshire

Join us in shaping our Therapeutic Service

We are seeking a skilled professional to join our developing Child Sexual Exploitation Service as Clinical Lead for the Shropshire region.

We are currently reviewing and renewing our clinical service provision for child sexual exploitation in residential homes and schools so this is an opportunity to work closely with the National Clinical Lead, and other Clinical Leads nationally, to develop the service and lead a small team consisting of a Psychologist, Mental Health Practitioner and Assistant Psychologist.

We are committed to developing a therapeutic, trauma informed approach and a specialist CSE service that involves working with young people at risk of or with lived experience of sexual exploitation but also a strong focus on developing the knowledge, skills and confidence of residential teams and education staff. All services in the region highly value and welcome clinical support.

This role will allow an experienced professional to further embed the values and principles underpinning trauma informed practice to make a difference to the lives of young people. You will also lead your team in renewing an assessment and intervention approach to develop understanding, support and recovery with regard to sexual exploitation.

The Shropshire region consists of:

11 residential Homes 2 Schools

This role will offer you the opportunity to lead a psychologically informed service for young people who are at risk of, or have lived experience of sexual exploitation. You will lead a team to develop clinicians, residential care and education professionals to view the young people in light of all of their experiences, strengths and difficulties and to offer them hope by building a sense of who they could be in the future.

We are committed to relational practice: to develop understanding of what this means, to improve what we do, how we understand and respond and to prioritise it: Trust First. We understand the complexity of the young persons experience and strive to make them feel safe, understood and have a sense of belonging. We also take a contextual understanding of risk in order to better understand the young person.

If you value relational, trauma informed practice, are keen to support the development of a service for young people at risk of or with lived experience of sexual exploitation and want to make a difference to the lives of the young people in our care with compassion, curiosity and creativity, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role

As Clinical Lead, you will lead a small team working within a specialised Child Sexual Exploitation service.

The role will be varied and rewarding. You will have opportunities to hold a small case load to provide direct work to young people where necessary, and also to lead consultations, provision of reflective practice and develop formulation-based approaches to understanding and interventions. The service is currently in a state of review and renew and therefore there will be opportunities to contribute significantly to the process of service development.

You will:

Lead a small team consisting of a Psychologist, Mental Health Practitioner, Assistant Mental health practitioner and Assistant Psychologist Contribute to the development of a clinical model and culture of relational, trauma informed, strengths-based practice Provide line management oversight Provide supervision

Support the implementation of a clinical model to guide psychological assessment and interventions for young people Support in the developmental of psychological interventions for young people Oversee and complete assessments, including specialist structured professional judgment assessments and risk assessments and implementation of recommendations and actions Lead and deliver team-based formulations and clinical plans Support the implementation of plans into practice in residential care settings and schools Work collaboratively with National Clinical Lead and peer regional Clinical Lead to embed the above Work collaboratively with other professionals from education and care as well as external professionals, families and wider systems and services in connection with the young person

The following experience would be particularly pertinent to this role:

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

The Cambian Group

Address

Shrewsbury

SY2 6ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Psychotherapist/Social Worker /Family Therapist/RMN/OT

Job: Mental Health Practitioner Child Sexual Exploitation/Trauma Service

Salary: £37-£42,000 depending on experience

Location: Based Somerset & Devon regions

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team. You will be working within an existing multi-disciplinary team, which consists mental health practitioners, education professionals and operational professionals.

The successful candidate will be a member of an integrated residential Childrens Service to support the emotional wellbeing, mental health and placement stability of looked after young people who have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences and sexual exploitation.

Supporting our teams across residential homes, youll will be providing a combined clinical consultative and direct therapeutic service for Looked After young people placed in community residential settings. This includes assessing and identifying young peoples needs and meeting them through consultation, supervision and training for residential and care staff, care planning and management in partnership with the team as well as direct therapeutic work.

About us

The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist education and care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Services.

Candidate Profile

To be successful within this role you will need to have experience in:

Working with Looked After Children and young people presenting with a range of clinical severity and needs. Knowledge of theory and practice of therapeutic interventions with children and young people. Assessment, intervention and management of a range of mental health needs including trauma. Partnership working supporting agreed placement objectives, care planning and progression including regular clinical reporting and routine outcome measures

Essential:

Registered with the relevant professional (HCPC, NMC, SWE, BACP) Mental Health background and/or CAMHS experience Relevant qualifications to allow you to offer children therapy, when required Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills

In return we offer:

Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Meetings and peer support Development opportunities Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children and young people that we support.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

The Cambian Group

Address

Bridgwater

TA6 3AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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