Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CYWPs) play a key role in providing early mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people in community settings and are part of NHS England Children and Young People’s (CYP) Psychological Trainings programme.
During this training role , the post-holder will work under supervision to gain experience to enable them to meet the competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, CBT-Informed early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems within Bolton CAMHS .
The programme is of 12 months duration and consists of a combination of taught days provided by GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre, independent self-guided study days and closely supervised practice experience gained within Bolton CAMHS .
On successful completion of training, trainees on the CYWP programme will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified CYWP within their scope of practice, alongside colleagues.
To work closely within the multi- disciplinary team at Bolton CAMHS.
Assess young people and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused, evidence-based low intensity interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties according to skills and competences developed within the training programme
Attend all required training days
Complete and submit all necessary assessed work in order to pass the training course.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of duties and responsibilities.
