Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner/Education Mental Health Practitioner/CYP IAPT Practitioner – Band 5 - Hours: 1 x FT (37.5) & 1 x PT (22.5) roles available – please indicate preference

Are you passionate about young people and eager to play a pivotal role in the implementation and development of a new mental health service, aimed at improving the mental wellbeing of children, young people and their families in Waltham Forest?

We are looking for a dynamic and flexible CWP/EMHP/CYP IAPT Practitioners who, with the support of the Service Manager and Clinical Lead, will hold a caseload of young people across our Waltham Forest sites.

Groundwork London have been commissioned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest to deliver high-quality, evidence based interventions to young people across the borough. The post holder will provide support for children, adolescents and their families who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. They will deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions across various sites in Waltham Forest. These interventions will employ the principles of the CYP-IAPT initiative. The post holder will develop partnerships with key individuals across youth services, CAMHs clinicians, and Education providers to support the development and improvement of children’s Mental Health Services in the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a thorough assessment of mental health needs in collaboration with young people and their families
• Take responsibility for managing own caseload, including group work.
• Work in partnership with Primary Mental Health, CAMHS, Schools and GPs
• Provide evidence-based mental health provision to children, young people and their families for mild to moderate mental health difficulties
• Develop, support and train parents and professionals, whilst innovating practice within and outside of the organization.
• Provide support to volunteer group facilitators as appropriate.

Please contact us if you:

• Are committed to working to improve children and young people’s mental health
• Are a qualified therapeutic practitioner with experience delivering evidence-based interventions, and an interest in working with young people (5 – 17)
• Have experience delivering CBT based interventions.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the barriers young people can face when accessing mental health support.
• Are eager to develop your skills as a practitioner, and to foster new ideas/creative modes of delivery to response to the needs and wishes of young people across the borough.

About Us

Groundwork London works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no one is held back by their background or circumstances.

To apply for this role, please complete the attached application form quoting reference “1186/CWP” to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am 18th March 2024
Interviews: w/c 25th March 2024

For further information and to discuss the role please contact Samuel Rogers at Samuel.rogers@groundwork.org.uk

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.