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“I am so fortunate to work for an incredible not-for-profit.  It’s a wonderfully diverse and inclusive organisation which puts emphasis into staff wellbeing, support and professional development.” 

-Nessie Staff Member-

Nessie’s staff is at the heart of our mission. PAYE staff enjoy the benefits of supervision, pension, sick pay, regular CPD, named manager, peer supervision groups, wellbeing group and the opportunity to work with a range of professionals from different disciplines. 

     

    Available Positions

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    CAMHS Practitioner CYP-IAPT Trainee (Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities) 

    • Grade: NHS Band 6 equivalent (£32,029 – £34,876 p/a)
    • Hybrid working between home, across Hertfordshire and University College London
    • Hours: 37 hours per week (plus private study) 
    • Contract: 1 year fixed term (due to funding)  
    • Reports to: RTT supervisor/manager 

    About the role: 

    Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Recruit to Train Trainee, part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with Anna Freud and University College London. The post-holder will be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH/CYP IAPT) Therapy Course and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

    Develop awareness and understanding of neuro-developmental and mental health conditions commonly co-occurring with ASC and LD, and develop skills to adapt and deliver evidence-based interventions for co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

    Please click for a Job Description  and for full Person Specifications. 

    Information about how to Apply
    This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the UCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the UCL University Application Guidance supplied. 

    Please complete your NESSie application using our application form (Word format) (PDF Format) and return this with a cover email to info@nessieined.com. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please email our Operations Manager at sblackford@nessieined.com 

    • Application closing date: Wednesday 18th October 2023 5pm
    • Invitation for interview: You will hear if you have been shortlisted for interview by 5pm Monday 30th October 2023
    • Interviews for those shortlisted will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of November 2023
    • Applicants will be made aware of the outcomes of their interview no later than Friday 10th November
    • Start date: 4th January 2023

    CAMHS Practitioner CYP-IAPT Trainee (Parent Training) 

    • Grade: NHS Band 6 equivalent (£32,029 – £34,876 p/a)
    • Hybrid working between home, across Hertfordshire and Kings College London
    • Hours: 37 hours per week (plus private study) 
    • Contract: 1 year fixed term (due to funding)  
    • Reports to: RTT supervisor/manager 

    About the role: 

    Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Recruit to Train Trainee, part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with Anna Freud and Kings College London. The post-holder will be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH/CYP IAPT) Therapy Course and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

    The Parent Training role will provide you with a comprehensive skill set to assess and treat children aged between 3 and 11 presenting with significant behavioural problems using the latest evidence-based approaches.

    Please click for a Job Description and for full Person Specifications. 

    Information about how to Apply

    This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train). Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.

    KCL covers the modalities of CBT, SFP (CDD and ED), and Parent Training. You only need one application to the associated University no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.

    Please complete your NESSie application using our application form (Word format) (PDF Format) and return this with a cover email to info@nessieined.com. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please email our Operations Manager at sblackford@nessieined.com 

    • Application closing date: Wednesday 18th October 2023 5pm
    • Invitation for interview: You will hear if you have been shortlisted for interview by 5pm Monday 30th October 2023
    • Interviews for those shortlisted will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of November 2023
    • Applicants will be made aware of the outcomes of their interview no later than Friday 10th November
    • Start date: 4th January 2023

    Arts Therapists and Counsellors

    Available Locations include:  

    • Hertfordshire  
    • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
    • Freelance rate: £32.50 per session
    • PAYE Salary: £32,625.84 – £34,193.00 per annum (pro rata, minimum of 2 days per week)

    It means a great deal to work in a Team and environment that feels supportive and encouraging of my development as a Therapist. I feel very proud to work for Nessie

    -Nessie Therapist-

    About the role:

    NESSIE IN ED CIC aims to support for children and young people’s emotional and mental health by providing a range of therapeutic services; being based in educational and community settings; supporting families; supporting staff and linking closely with other services and the national agenda. We are a people first, not for profit organisation who values diversity.

    NESSie is looking for dynamic arts therapists / counsellors to join our growing team supporting children and young people, families and professionals.

    This job has arisen due to a rise in need from professionals and families for targeted and coordinated therapeutic provision in schools (both mainstream and SEND settings) and community settings across areas of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

    Reporting to:

    Clinical Supervisor and Operations Manager

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • The provision of 1-1 and group Dramatherapy / Arts Therapy / Counselling
    • Travelling between settings to deliver targeted support (Ability to drive is desirable)
    • To offer regular staff and parent meetings
    • Work closely with behaviour services, DSPL (Delivering Special Provision Locally) management, ASD/ SEND and local agencies and maintain positive working relationships with all individuals around the child providing support in line with IThrive model: https://www.healthyyoungmindsinherts.org.uk/professionals/what-ithrive
    • To work closely with Operations Manager to plan a systemic, transparent, and fair support across the area with consultation from statutory services.
    • To work closely as part of a small team to gather feedback both qualitative and quantitative that informs the development work.

    Please complete the online Nessie Application Form and attach a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification

    Specialist Family Support Worker (CAMHS early help)

    • Salary: £18,000 – £24,000 per annum (pro rata) dependent on experience 
    • Hybrid working from home and across Peterborough
    • Hours: 30 hours per week
    • Contract: 1-year fixed term in the first instance 
    • Reports to: Clinical Lead and CEO 

    About the role: 

    As a Specialist Family Support Worker, alongside the Nessie team, you will offer emotional support, practical help, and facilitate workshops and peer support groups for, parents/carers of children and young people who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Based from home and across Cambridgeshire/Peterborough, this role is ideal for anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people (CYP), and their families. 

      

    Please complete the online Nessie Application Form and attach a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification

    • Application closing date: Wednesday 19th October 2023 5pm
    • Invitation for interview: You will hear if you have been shortlisted for interview on Friday 21st October 2023
    • Interviews for those shortlisted will be held on the 27th and 28th of October 2023
    • Start date to be discussed at interview
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