Job Advert 0-5 IAPT Trainee practitioner.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families?
Do you think you can make a difference?
This role may be just for you!
Barnardo's has been delivering Children's Centres in Plymouth since 2011 and currently oversees the delivery of 4 clusters of Emerging Family Hubs. As part of this transformation, we are looking to build on our already established workforce of IAPT Practitioners.
Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as part of recruit to train trainee (part of NHS England). This role for a 0-5 years IAPT Trainee practitioner, on a one-year fixed term contact, running from December 2024 until December 2025. This is a Post Graduate Diploma, that will equip the post holder to provide interventions based on CYP IAPT core principles and evidence-based approach. These are aimed at parents and their infants who are experiencing common mental health difficulties.
Please the university link for further information PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (CYP) - 0-5s Pathway | Options array empty | University of Exeter . A minimum level 4 qualification is necessary for this post.
The successful applicant will be employed on a full-time bases with Barnardo's within our IAPT team. The Post Graduate Diploma runs alongside the role with attendance at Exeter university (fully funded).
During the training year the postholder will be provided with training, supervision and support to complete one delivery of the Incredible Years (IY) programme, 4x one to one Incredible Years home coaching, 6 Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) cases and 4 modules from the university.
We have 4 roles available across the city:
- 0-5 IAPT trainee/ Supporting Families Worker (Project Worker 1) 37 hours City Wide
Salary: £ 23,400 (FTE pro-rata)
It is important that you read the job description and specification, as this will give you an insight into the work that we do, and the work that you will be involved in. Please comment against these when completing your application. If successful in the interview you will be required to attend a further interview with Exeter university.
We welcome transferable skills and personal experience for this role
A driving licence and access to own transport is desirable, however, candidates who don't drive or have access to a car will be considered where they can demonstrate their ability to access all areas of the city as required; mileage expenses are payable and reasonable adjustments can be made where required
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.