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25-10-2019 12:00 AM BST

?28,785
Full Time , Hours per week - 37
Fixed Term

The starting salary is ?28,785 (Level One) rising to ?30,507 (Level Two) on the first year anniversary, subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period and post graduate qualification in CBT (Fixed for 2 years)

We?ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you?ve been waiting for? Read on to find out more?????
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There has never been a better time to join Nottingham City Council. Known for inclusivity and innovation, we have also won a host of Employee Benefits Awards, are a leading employer of Apprentices and we are continually working around the clock to deliver high quality services for Nottingh4am?s citizens, visitors and investors.??
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Our aspiration is to make Nottingham a Great City, but to do this we need to be a Great Council, provide Great Services and recruit and develop a Great Workforce.??
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Join an organisation that gives you extra ? we will value your contributions, promote flexible and modern ways of working, will double your monthly pension contributions, offer a very generous 25-32 days holiday package each year (exclusive of public bank holidays and dependent on length of service) and give you the option to purchase up to 28 days additional holiday tax-free!??
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Nottingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and we expect all workers to share in this commitment.??
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The post holder will be a member of our mental health support team trailblazer working in partnership with CAMHS, social care, health and education agencies. The post holder will train in an IAPT Evidence Based Practice and deliver therapeutic work alongside this training. To deliver accessible services for children & young people with a range of emotional & behavioural difficulties. These vulnerabilities may include: Learning difficulties/disability, ASD, ADHD and/or developmental/conduct disorders. Children and Y/P who may have suffered trauma/abuse. This is an opportunity to deliver support at the early intervention end of the Behaviour, Emotional and Mental Health Pathway in Nottingham City. The role includes:

As part of the MHST you will:

Offer direct therapeutic work to children and young people using CBT
Complete post graduate training in CBT at Reading University
Work collaboratively with CAMHS Universal Services, City SPA, other providers on the pathway and other practitioners within NCC and beyond
Signposting to other agencies and services
Support in developing meaningful participation at the early intervention end of the BEMH pathway
Work with education establishments to embed the early intervention model of MHST?s

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant professional qualification, Social work, nursing or teaching, Dipsw, CSS, CQSW, QTS, RMN, NVQ 4 or above in a relevant field or core profession as defined in BABCP (http://babcp.com/Accreditation/Core-Profession.aspx plus relevant honours degree graded at 2.2 or above.)

Direct experience as a practitioner in a childcare setting.

Knowledge and awareness regarding mental health problems and their impact on young people and their families.

Knowledge and existing skills regarding a range of therapeutic interventions and their application to practice for a wide range of mental health presentations. Including a sound knowledge of theory and its application to evidence based practice.

Good communication skills and the ability to relate to children, young people, families and professionals.

Ability and experience of working with a range of agencies and other professionals and forming positive working relationships.

For more information, please view the Job Description and Person Specification which are attached further down on this page.

Please note there is a requirement for successful applicants to start at Reading University as part of the role in January 2020

For informal enquiries please contact Jo Powell, Tel: 0115 8764000 Email: [email protected]

Useful information for Applicants

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check References may be sought prior to interview for safeguarding purposes. You will be advised once the application closing date has passed if this is required.

Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions information, which includes advice on pay, annual leave and hours of working, and our Total Rewards Package, which includes information on some of the great benefits when working for Nottingham City Council.

Nottingham City Council are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we are striving to have a reflective workforce of the citizens we serve. As a result of our commitment, we anonymise all applications to remove the risk of unconscious bias. The application process will capture your personal details (including your name) and these details will only be made visible to recruiting managers once the shortlisting stage has been completed.

Nottingham City Council is open to conversations regarding flexible working options at the point of interview.

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and we expect all workers to share in this commitment

If you have any technical issues completing your application form please contact [email protected]

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