Educational Wellbeing Practitioner (EWP)

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 30, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching

Requirements

As a qualified EWP you will have successfully completed training as a trainee EMHP/CWP.
You will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP/CWP, as an autonomous and responsible practitioner within your scope of practice, alongside education and health colleagues.
You will be confident in providing manualised 1-1 and group interventions based on Guided Self Help with young people and families in anxiety, low mood and behaviours that challenge.
You are expected to liaise and work effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.
Support and facilitate activities under the PHE whole school approach framework.
Improve access to mental health and wellbeing support, working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are designed to help meet mild to moderate mental health needs of children and young people in education settings. They are made up of senior clinicians, CAMHS Practitioners and Education Wellbeing Practitioners (EWPs). They will be based across education settings as an additional resource within a whole-system approach to promote resilience and wellbeing, support earlier intervention, enable appropriate signposting and deliver evidence-based support, care and interventions.
The MHST will partner with their education settings to design a bespoke offer, based on the school’s individual needs and will work with the mental health services that are already in place, such as counselling, educational psychology, school nurses, pastoral care, educational welfare officers, VCSEs, the local authority, including children’s social care, and NHS Children and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS).
Our MHST currently works with 15 schools across Croydon. The successful candidate will be employed by Croydon CAMHS and will be expected to liaise with CAMHS teams when appropriate. The MHST deliver emotional wellbeing interventions using Guided Self Help strategies.
As an qualified EWP you will have successfully completed training as a trainee EMHP/CWP. You will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP/CWP, as an autonomous and responsible practitioner within your scope of practice, alongside education and health colleagues.
You will be confident in providing manualised 1-1 and group interventions based on Guided Self Help with young people and families in anxiety, low mood and behaviours that challenge.
You are expected to liaise and work effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.
Support and facilitate activities under the PHE whole school approach framework.
Improve access to mental health and wellbeing support, working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access.
Croydon MHST is a friendly and supportive team who have developed a close partnership with local schools in providing low intensity interventions, creating workshops and groups and adapting services to meet the needs of schools, young people and families in Croydon in line with CYP-IAPT principles.

FAQs

What qualifications are required to apply for the Educational Wellbeing Practitioner position?

Applicants must have successfully completed training as a trainee EMHP/CWP and must be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP/CWP.

What type of interventions will I be expected to deliver as an Educational Wellbeing Practitioner?

You will be expected to provide manualised 1-1 and group interventions based on Guided Self Help strategies, specifically targeting issues such as anxiety, low mood, and challenging behaviors.

What is the working environment like within the Mental Health Support Teams?

The Croydon MHST is described as a friendly and supportive team that has developed close partnerships with local schools to provide low-intensity interventions, workshops, and groups while adapting services to meet the needs of schools, young people, and families.

How will the Mental Health Support Teams collaborate with existing services?

The MHST will work with various mental health services already in place, including counselling, educational psychology, school nurses, pastoral care, educational welfare officers, and NHS Children and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS).

Are the services provided by the MHST tailored for specific schools?

Yes, the MHST partners with educational settings to design a bespoke offer based on the individual needs of each school.

What is the primary focus of the MHST's work?

The primary focus of the MHST is to meet mild to moderate mental health needs of children and young people in education settings and promote resilience and wellbeing.

Will I be required to work independently or as part of a team?

You are expected to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team, liaising effectively with colleagues from education, health, and social care.

How does the MHST approach cultural diversity in its services?

The MHST aims to improve access to mental health and wellbeing support by working with culturally diverse populations and adapting services to better meet their needs.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Charlie Aretuemhen, the Croydon MHST Clinical Service Lead, via email at charlie.aretuemhen@slam.nhs.uk or by phone at 02032280000.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.