Psychological Welfare Practitioner

Job Title: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Cambian Northampton School

Type: Part-time, 8 hours per week

Salary: Equivalent to £30,000.00 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

About Us:

Cambian Northampton School is a specialist educational institution dedicated to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where every individual can thrive and reach their full potential.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team on a part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students by offering therapeutic support within our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of the psychologist and headteacher to offer therapeutic support to students at Cambian Northampton School, both onsite and through outreach programs.
• Provide low-level psychological interventions and consultations, following a consultation model clinically led by the psychologist.
• Collaborate closely with operational staff, including teachers, SENCO, Pastoral Coordinator, and the Head Teacher.
• Facilitate therapy and social groups/one-on-one sessions within the school and outreach settings.
• Plan and prepare therapy groups in consultation with the psychologist and headteacher.
• Plan Emotional literacy sessions and monitor these sessions for all students, collaborating with teaching staff.
• Conduct informal observations of young people within lessons and assist in planning actions to support integration, behaviour, and emotional literacy.
• Maintain up-to-date and appropriate records under the oversight of the psychologist and headteacher.
• Facilitate staff training on areas of mental health and associated behaviour.
• Maintain own Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as needed, attending all required training sessions.
• Ensure students are supported to reach their full potential and become successful adults.

General Responsibilities:

• Attend work reliably and punctually, following a flexible work pattern as required.
• Know and adhere to Cambian Group policies and procedures.
• Remain vigilant to protect individuals from abuse and report any incidents promptly.
• Participate in performance reviews and appraisal processes.
• Receive fortnightly clinical supervision from the psychologist.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Uphold equal opportunities and respect individual differences.
• Contribute to effective team working and positive relationships.
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as reasonably compatible with the role objectives.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Contribute to maintaining safe and secure learning and care environments by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Take proactive measures to ensure the physical safety of students, staff, and visitors within the school premises.
• Participate in regular safety inspections and adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
• Promptly report any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate authorities.
• Take appropriate action in the event of an emergency to safeguard the well-being of individuals within the school community.
• Stay informed about health and safety regulations and guidelines, implementing best practices to minimize risks.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: