Leeds City Council
Job Description
Job Title:
Specialist Emotional Wellbeing and Mental
Health (EWMH) Adviser
Children’s Services
Salary
£ 38,405 £ 41,140
Grade
Service Area:
PO5
Directorate:
Learning for Life
Date:
13.3.15
Responsible To
Lead Consultant, Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Responsible For
CORE VALUES, AMBITIONS AND GOALS
As a Council our Ambition is to be the best City Council in the UK
Our behaviours will be influenced by our values of;
 Working as a Team for Leeds
 Being Open, Honest & Trusted
 Working with Communities
 Treating People Fairly
 Spending Money Wisely
Children’s Services Directorate
Our Vision
We want Leeds to be a Child Friendly City and are committed to ensuring that children and young people;
 are safe from harm
 do well at school and are ready for work
 choose healthy lifestyles
 have fun growing up, and
 are active citizens who feel they have voice and influence
Our goals
We believe that every Children’s Services employee can make a contribution to make our vision a reality
and we encouraged everyone to work as part of the directorate team to shape children and family centred
local services based on our priorities of ;
 helping children to live in safe and supportive families
 ensuring that we protect the most vulnerable
 encouraging activity and healthy eating
 improving support where there are additional health needs
 promoting sexual health
 readiness for school
 improving behaviour, attendance and achievement
 reducing the numbers of young people who are not in employment, education or training
 providing opportunities for play, leisure, culture and sporting opportunities
 reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour
 increasing participation, voice and influence
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable
adults. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
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Job Purpose:
o
Lead and coordinate whole school and setting change with headteachers, senior leaders, school
staff, clusters and partner services within the Targeted Mental Health in Schools and Settings
(TaMHS) Leeds project.
o
Improve universal and targeted health provision/outcomes in schools/settings using evidence based
approaches through delivering and developing training and support on a range of Emotional
Wellbeing and Mental Health priorities and topics as defined by school and local priorities.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Lead, manage, plan and coordinate support and training to staff in clusters, schools and specialist
settings in Leeds to phase in the school/ setting capacity building aspect of the TaMHS project,
providing bespoke leadership/management, guiding and facilitating the process as appropriate.
2. Collect, organise, evaluate and present output and outcome data from the project.
3. Coordinate and deliver as appropriate high quality self-evaluation support and CPD programmes for
staff in schools and settings across clusters to improve universal and targeted EWMH, e.g.
Resilience, targeted SEAL, attachment - in negotiation with headteachers /schools and in response
to needs/view of children, young people and their families.
4. Help develop, build and deliver a leading local and national profile and trading position for EWMH
and TaMHS with second to none web resources and regional/national training programmes in
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health that promote and further develop innovative best practice.
5. Health behaviour change model: support a team approach to developing clear and simple outcome
-led models / resources for TaMHS/EWMH, promoting evidence-based universal and targeted
preventative activities
6. Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient, consistent and streamlined systems with the
whole school curriculum, especially PSHE.
7. Develop strategies with leading partner schools or teaching schools within the area to complement
and improve service delivery
Economic Conditions:
Annual Leave:
Hours:
Flexible Working:
Conditions of Service:
28 days per annum plus 5 days for 5 years local government service pro rata
plus 8 days statutory holidays
37 hours
A range of flexible working options are available subject to approval of a
business case
NJC Terms and Conditions apply. Some locally negotiated agreements may
also be in place.
Equality & Diversity: Within the Council this is about making sure that everyone can fully join in the social,
cultural, political and economic life of the city. The City Council is committed to its value of Treating
People Fairly; this includes our staff and the people of Leeds. We will make sure that we do not
discriminate against people because of their age, impairment, ethnic origin, nationality, religious belief,
social class, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and marital status, responsibility for
dependants, trade union activity or for any other unfair reason.
Health & Safety: The Council believes that ensuring the safety, health and well-being of employees,
contractors, service users (including learners) and all others affected by our activities is essential to
accomplishing our ambition and values. As a large employer we are committed to being an exemplar for
good practice and contributing to the wider health agenda by ensuring that work doesn’t contribute to poor
health, using the workplace to improve health and well-being, and supporting our workforce to be “Happy,
Healthy and Here”. We expect all employees to contribute to their own individual safety and well being
and to that of others who may be affected by their actions.
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Promotion: Whilst no guarantee can be given to subsequent promotion, there are currently a number of
higher graded posts within the Council which potentially provide the opportunity for career progression
within the Council. Any subsequent vacancies will be filled in compliance with agreed Council
procedures.
Training: The Council has a positive commitment to the training and development of employees in all
areas of its activities. Similarly employees are also expected to adopt a positive attitude to any training
provided and also to their own personal development. Further continuous professional development
pathways are available for Social Workers. Children’s Services recognises the importance of training in
the professional and personal development of staff. Children’ Services has a clear career development
framework for social workers, developed in consultation with staff. This is underpinned by a training
programme designed to support staff in developing their skills and expertise.
Qualifications:
 A degree or equivalent level of education in this area
 Additional relevant qualifications such qualified teacher status, Education Psychology qualifications,
mental health qualifications
Relationships The post holder will work as part of a team within an education and health setting,
maintaining effective relationships with other colleagues, Elected Members, service users, families, carers
and other agencies.
Physical Conditions The post holder will be office based working within an education and health setting
but may be required to work in other locations throughout the city to effectively deliver their duties. Leeds
City Council has a no smoking policy.
 The ability to drive and travel around Leeds as an integral part of the job. (Post holder must have a
current driving licence)
 Leeds City Council Children’s Services operate a no smoking policy
 The office base is Adams Court, Kildare Terrace, Whitehall Road, Leeds LS12 1DB
 Flexible and home working is possible where agreed with line manager, and in line with the business
need/ council policy.
 The traded nature of this role which is school facing requires general availability when school staff
might themselves be available to request and receive support/training.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS This post is subject to an Enhanced Level Check with the Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS). In discharging its function under the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970, the
Directorate is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 ) and any
applicant is obliged to disclose ALL convictions and cautions, no matter how long ago they occurred and
regardless of whether the offences were committed as an adult or a juvenile.
Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend
on the circumstances and background to any offence.
Job Description Content Prepared / Reviewed by:
Name: Joseph Krasinski:
Designation: Lead Consultant, Emotional Health and
Wellbeing (TaMHS project manager)
Date: 13.3.15
Name:
Designation:
Date:
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PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the candidate should be
able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role. Candidates will
only be short listed for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the
essential requirements. Progression through the grades will be linked to the appraisal process and subject
to you performing your key tasks to a satisfactory level, and where appropriate successful completion of
examinations.
Method Of Assessment (MOA) – A = Application Form
T = Test
I = Interview
C = Certificate
Skills required
1. Leadership and management expertise, including diplomacy skills, the ability to influence
headteachers and clusters, build capacity and find solutions for whole school and individual
change and support the leadership and management of change, often in challenging
circumstances.
2. Understanding and expertise of school based preventative health work, including the whole
school curriculum, pastoral support systems, inclusion and targeted strategies.
3. Self evaluation, analysis, planning and monitoring experience in the field of whole school
management, and including specialist areas related to universal and targeted EWMH in
schools
4. The ability to transfer that knowledge successfully to school staff including through coaching
and mentoring expertise, and support their ongoing professional development.
5. Excellent inter-personal skills and experience in working developmentally with head teachers
and strategic stakeholders within Children’s Services, clusters, Clinical Commissioning Groups
and external providers to support the health of children and young people.
6. Excellent ability to undertake, plan and roll out school based activities and remain up to date
with current / new initiatives
7. Highly developed written and verbal presentation and facilitation skills, experience of training
school/setting staff, in the promotion of health and the ability to challenge, motivate and sustain
the interest of others.
8. Well developed ICT skills and the ability to use the full range of the Microsoft Office suite
including MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Explorer and Outlook in a Windows and mobile
environment.
9. Expertise in working with young people with special, religious and cultural needs and being
able to advise schools on inclusion issues.
10. Self awareness, a strong sense of team and ability to communicate a high commitment to
emotional literacy, child friendly, sustainable communities and healthy lifestyles in the
workplace
11. A positive ‘can-do’ set of personal skills that enable and anticipate resourceful /creative
responses to change.
12. The ability to accept responsibility, maintain a professional public role as a representative of Leeds
City Council Children’s Services, and show a strong sense of ownership and allegiance.
13. Able to effectively plan, manage, prioritise and evaluate work with users
14. Ability to plan, prioritise and time manage own workload.
15. Able to communicate and pass information effectively, accurately and concisely with a range of
partners and services users, carers and colleagues
MOA
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Knowledge required
 Detailed breadth of professional knowledge and expertise to support specialist universal and
targeted EWMH with children and young people through school/setting interventions including
systemic family therapies.
 Leadership and management knowledge and expertise, including that related to the specialist
advisory area and
 Knowledge / understanding of school senior leadership priorities related to school improvement
and EWMH
 Evidence of continued reading and research in the relevant fields especially development of
the evidence base and demonstrating quantitative / qualitative outcomes.
MOA
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Knowledge of the PSHCE & SEAL curriculum framework, and subsequent policy and practice
in SRE and Drug Education. This includes a working knowledge of the National PSHE CPD
programme and the emotional health dimension
Knowledge and understanding of local and national policy in both education and health
Knowledge required – continued
MOA
Experience required
Experience can be from a range of the below but must demonstrate depth of experience in
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health and specialist settings as well as training and support
MOA
Recent experience of a range of the following
 Specialist setting leadership including in the4 area of Social, emotional and
Mental Health
 Education Psychology work in a specialist setting
 Teaching/ designing curriculum in specialist settings
 Therapeutic support in Specialist settings,
 Advisory experience supporting schools settings with EWMH.
 Proven excellent practice as a teacher or as an educational psychologist
 Experience of teaching and training teachers in PSHCE/SEAL/ Emotional
Wellbeing and Mental Health
 Experience of managing or supporting pastoral / support and/or inclusion
systems for pupils within schools/settings.
 The ability to demonstrate effective working with young people in this area.
 Evidence of relevant continual professional development
Behavioural & Other Related Characteristics required
 Resilience
 Motivation
 Ability to manage emotions
 Self awareness of strengths and development areas
 Developed social skills
 Empathy for school and setting staff as well as colleagues and C&YP and their families.
 Committed to continuous improvement.
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To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health &
Safety Policies.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is desirable that the candidate should be
able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role. Candidates are
not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between
acceptable candidates. Progression through the grades will be linked to the appraisal process and subject
to you performing your key tasks to a satisfactory level, and where appropriate successful completion of
examinations.
Method Of Assessment (MOA) – A = Application Form
T = Test
I = Interview
C = Certificate
Skills required
MOA
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 Leadership and management experience at a senior level in a school or service
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 Experience of managing personnel
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 Experience as a school governor
 Expertise in educational psychology/ school improvement and/or emotional wellbeing and interv
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mental health services
 Experience of integrated service working within clusters of schools
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Professionalism in promoting traded services at local and national level.
Knowledge required
 Detailed knowledge of social, emotional and mental health issues in C&YP, especially
those with more enduring needs.
Experience required
 First hand work with challenging children and young people
 Managing and coordinating training programmes
Behavioural & Other Related Characteristics required
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Job Risk Analysis
Recruiting Employer
Department and Section
Post/Job Title
Description of main activities the
applicant would be required to
undertake
Leeds City Council
Children’s Services, Early Help
Specialist EWMH adviser
1. Training with schools/settings/clusters and partners
2. Advisory work in schools
3. Report writing, data processing
Hours/work pattern
37 hrs
If the work contains any of these elements it is defined as a Part A role:
Work element
Work at heights (e.g. over 2m )
YES
NO
X
Work in excessively noisy environments.
X
Work in unusual environmental conditions, e.g. confined spaces (where the air does not flow
free and fresh or where there may be a build up of gases, vapours or fumes or the need for the
use of breathing apparatus)
Use of tools and equipment associated with hand-arm or whole-body vibration.
X
Driving Leeds City Council Vehicles.
X
Transporting others (i.e. only those driving HGV’s over 7.5 tonnes, PCV’s, minibuses (e.g.
requiring MIDAS qualification/DVLA Gp 2) and anyone transporting, as part of their normal
duties, more than 3 persons
X
Contact with hazardous substances identified as requiring regular health surveillance under
COSHH n.b. this includes infectious agents eg from bodily fluids, or zoonoses.
Prolonged or frequent exposure to machine generated wood dust, or other heavy or excessive
concentrations of mineral dust.
Work with lead or lead-based products.
X
Work with, or regularly in, environments where there is likely to be, asbestos containing
materials.
Where the role requires an employee to be immunized.
X
Fieldwork or work in extreme conditions e.g. involving excessive heat, cold, frequently walking
long distances over rough terrain in all weather conditions;
Any other occupational hazards/comments relevant to this post (state):
X
X
X
X
X
X
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All other roles are defined as Part B. Please indicate if the work involves any of these elements:
Work element
Face to face contact with the public/service users
YES
X
Working in isolation/lone working
X
NO
Work with electrical wiring
X
Work where there may be occupational exposure to bodily fluids (all reasonable control
measures will have been identified and implemented). N.B. if the risk assessment identifies
that immunization is required, this should be classed as a Part A role.
X
Work that may bring the employee into contact with rodents or other animals or livestock N.B.
if the risk assessment identifies that immunisation is required, this should be classed as a Part
A role.
X
Manual handling/moving and handling (i.e. other than routine office lifting and carrying).
X
Working with vulnerable service users.
X
Work with repetitive movements or forced posture.
X
Work as a regular display screen user.
X
Work involves the preparation or handling of unwrapped foods, to be consumed without further
cooking e.g. sandwich preparation.
General office-based activities.
X
X
Driving own vehicle on Council business. - potential
X
Any other occupational hazards/comments relevant to this post (state):
X
N.B. Appropriate control measures for these identified hazards will have been identified and
implemented.
This has been classified as a Part B role.
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