Whole School Approach Practitioner

Key Responsibilities: Helping to develop and embed new system wellbeing approaches through a menu of packages to school staff, parents, young people, and families alongside other members of the MHST team. Lead alongside the WSA coordinator in the development and implementation of a social prescribing framework to facilitate education settings with the tools to signpost CYP to appropriate meaningful activity and social wellbeing resources. Work in collaboration with Education Mental Health Practitioners, Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners, and mental health professionals to deliver whole school approach interventions including psychoeducational group work, workshops, assemblies, and staff training. Support the whole school approach coordinator by giving advice to other professionals regarding mental health and wellbeing and to attend and represent Be U Swindon at regular signposting and promotional events. Deliver group-based sessions and link with system partners to attend promotion events. Promote social inclusion, community access, and participation through the provision of whole school interventions in collaboration with stakeholders. Therapeutic Responsibilities: Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families, and their educators in the development of delivering a system-led whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers, families, and educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered. Operate from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity. Support in developing and embedding the EBSA (emotional based school avoidance) model across educational settings as part of the wider service remit. Work in conjunction with education providers to evaluate the whole school culture towards mental wellbeing and to develop and implement co-produced action plans. Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance. Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service and the organisation where the post-holder is employed. Lead on whole school approach group activities to both CYP and professionals of different age groups and audience sizes. Manage one’s own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team. Engage in ongoing evaluation and modification of whole school approach intervention plans as determined by current need. Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols. Plan and deliver a range of whole school approach interventions and contribute to the development of group materials or training materials. Support education settings to embed place-led ITHRIVE Getting advice signposting models, led with the WSA coordinator in the delivery of a WSA monthly forum. Maintain appropriate boundaries with all stakeholders and partners. Support the WSA coordinator and MHST Strategic lead with strategic representation in DFE and Senior MH lead education meetings. Support stakeholders through term and non-term time routines. Professional Responsibilities: Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice. Adhere to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments. Protect confidentiality at all times. Communicate any risks or issues related to safety and wellbeing to appropriate parties. Identify, discuss, and review clear objectives with supervisor and senior colleagues regularly. Participate in individual performance/appraisal review and work towards agreed objectives. Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plans maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge. Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives. Communicate in ways that recognise difference and ensure inclusivity according to the needs of recipients.

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