24 Oct
Achieving for Children
Kingston upon Thames
Job description
Job Information
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently.
As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.
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Band 6 Creative Therapist / CAMHS Practitioner
We are looking for a Full time Band 6 Creative Therapist / CAMHS practitioner to join our innovative and friendly Emotional Health Service in our established schools programme team.
Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Guildhall 2,
Kingston upon Thames KT1 Appointment type Permanent Business area Education Full time / Part time Full-time Salary from £40,833 (SCP30) Salary to £44,019 (SCP33) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date / s Sept 30th 2024 Closing Date 22 / 09 / 2024 Ref No 1692 Documents
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About the role
This position is part of the CAMHS Trailblazer Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Kingston, which has been active since January 2022.
The team currently includes four Educational Wellbeing Practitioners (EWPs), a CAMHS Creative Practitioner, a CAMHS Mental Health Clinician, and a part-time Clinical Lead.
We are now seeking to expand the team by adding a CAMHS Practitioner. This role involves conducting assessments and delivering high-quality, low to moderate-level interventions to children and families in both group and 1 : 1 settings.
Additionally, the role includes providing workshops and support for parents, as well as offering consultations, support, and training to school staff.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Craig Brennan-Osment Clinical Lead for the MHST Kingston wave 1for an informal discussion.
About you
To be a CAMHS Practitioner at AfC, you must be passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
You will prioritize their well-being above all else. As a qualified mental health professional, you will have experience working with children facing mental health challenges and be familiar with working in a school setting.
Your dedication and expertise will be essential in helping us continue to support and improve the mental health of the children and young people we serve.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working.
In AfC you will also have access to :
- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer .
Important Information
Start dates : Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work : The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements.
We advise checking the for right to work guidance.
Equality : We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams.
Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding : We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For more information about AfC : Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
▶️ Band 6 Creative Therapist/CAMHS Practitioner
🖊️ Achieving for Children
📍 Kingston upon Thames