This is an exciting developmental opportunity for 1x experienced CWP who will have been qualified for at least two years by September 2024 to join Cohort 3 of the national SWP programme to become a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP).
This is a
training role and the post holder will be expected to fulfil the requirements of the SWP Post Graduate diploma as set out at Kings College London (KCL). The post-holder will work within core Southwark CAMHS CWP service delivering under supervision outcome–informed, focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood, and behaviours of concern.
Both the training and service experience will equip the post holder with knowledge, attitude and capabilities required to operate effectively in an inclusive, value-driven service.
This is a two-year training role within the Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT) specifically commissioned by NHS England (NHSE) with a view to developing the careers and employability of those trained on Children and Young People’s Mental Health CYP-MH (previously CYP-IAPT) Low Intensity interventions.
The post holders will be expected to attend all KCL academic and self-study days as required and specified within the agreed national curriculum whilst working in the service for the remaining days of the week.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Southwark CAMHS - CWP team managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing focused assessment and evidence-based intervention for children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers.
- Please note that you will need to submit an application form to Kings College London (KCL) for a place on the CYP MH in Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Postgraduate Diploma programme in addition to the employment application that you make to the Southwark CWP Service.
The post holder will under guidance provide Case Management and Clinical Skills Supervision to a no of trainee and/CWP's within the service.
The post holder may be required to travel to sites across the Trust when required and adapt working patterns in order to meet demands of the role.
The post holder is expected to promote equality, diversity and inclusion within their own role, the service, and community settings that allows easy and timely access for our service users.
Please refer to these documents as part of your application process for:
- KCL SWP Brochure January 2025 (attached)
- KCL SWP Application Guidance January 2025 (attached)
- BEFORE THE KCL PORTAL CLOSES*
The KCL application portal is now open and will close at
23:59 on Monday 25th November 2024.
To apply online go to https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/
See FAQs on the KCL website and contact cyp-mh@kcl.ac.uk for any additional course related enquiries.
Benefits
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close-knit team at SLaM. It’s important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some Of Our Benefits Are Highlighted Here
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other Benefits Include
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
We look forward to receiving your application.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lola Pacheco Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: lola.pacheco@slam.nhs.uk Telephone number: 020 3228 7777
