Apprentices needed to support children and young people with mental health in Bradford district
Healthy Minds is now recruiting to the entry-level posts.
The apprentices will have the opportunity to work with the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, local schools, and voluntary and community sector organisations.
All applications will need to be submitted by Friday 22 July. A copy of the job description and application form can be found on the Healthy Minds website or you can call 07706 355578 for it to be posted out.
'Greatest asset'
Therese Patten, Chief Executive for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and Chair for the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership Board for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity, said: “Our children and young people are our greatest asset as a district, and it is their voice and involvement that is shaping and improving our services.
"The Healthy Minds apprentices can share their own experience and of others, their expertise and ideas will help us to ensure that we focus our plans for improving mental wellbeing services on what matters to them.
"This year we’ve had two of the apprentices who have worked on the SEND (special educational needs and disability) programme. Working alongside clinicians and senior leaders, their role has been to make sure that the mental health services we deliver across the district are accessible for children and young people with SEND.
“I would encourage people to apply as the apprenticeship is a brilliant opportunity to help shape mental health services for children and young people across the district.”
'I wanted to use my voice'
Jodie, Healthy Minds Apprentice, said: “I wanted to become a Healthy Minds apprentice as I’m passionate about children and young people’s mental health.
"I want to use my voice to help improve mental health services for children and young people across Bradford District and Craven, and I’ve had the chance to do this as an apprentice. Becoming an apprentice helped me build my confidence for this role, public speaking and taking lead on new projects.
“The apprenticeship has definitely set me up for the future, as I’ve gained experience in working with professionals, service users and their parents and carers for SEN (special educational needs), crisis support, early intervention and prevention. I know the apprenticeship will open many doors for me in my career journey."
The apprenticeship will be a 15-month contract with a planned start date on Monday August 1. All individuals will gain a level 3 cultural learning and participation officer (CLPO) qualification at the end of their apprenticeship (fully funded).
