Location: Torquay, TQ2 7BA, Exeter, EX2 7FW, Dartington, TQ9 6JE&Barnstaple, EX31 3UD
Salary: £37338.00 to £44962.00
Date posted: 4th February 2025
Closing date: 16th February 2025
Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor for CWP
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Job Description:
We are excited to be advertising for a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor
This role is a 1 year fixed term post to support the development of the Childrens Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) who work within the mild-moderate remit of childrens mental health. The role will sit within the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) early intervention pathway and will entail the supervision of the CWPs alongside screening and supporting with referrals. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the CWP team and have a pivotal role in the support and supervision of the service. We are ideally looking for someone who has already completed an IAPT supervision course.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor to join the CFHD MHST and CWP team. As the Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to provide clinical supervision and guidance to our team members, ensuring the highest standard of care for our clients. You will conduct regular supervision sessions, offering support, advice, and feedback to enhance professional development and maintain clinical excellence. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practices, staying up-to-date with the latest research and interventions in mental health and child wellbeing. In this role, you will also collaborate with other stakeholders, participating in case consultations, multidisciplinary meetings, and fostering effective communication within the teams. If you possess strong clinical skills, a solid understanding of mental health and child development, and have a passion for supporting and supervising others in their professional growth, we invite you to join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in need.
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
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Contact information:
CFHD Service Lead for MHST
Holly Billington
