Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Information Gatherer

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Job summary

Do you want to join us in transforming mental health services?

We have a unique opportunity for an Information Gatherer to join Northpoint. This role will involve working at our Calderdale First Point of Contact (FPoC ) service in Halifax. You will play a crucial role in our mission to provide vital support to children, young people, and families dealing with mental health challenges. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary.

Main duties of the job

What you will be doing as an information gatherer

As an Information Gatherer, your primary responsibility will be to offer a telephone based information gathering service that supports clinical decision making for mental health presentations. You will be a crucial link in identifying risks and vulnerabilities for children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will provide valuable advice and information to help professionals and families access the right support at the right time

About us

Northpoint is a well established charity with a track record of enhancing the health and wellbeing of children and young people. We work collaboratively with local partners and stakeholders to improve outcomes for those we serve. Our participation in national programs demonstrates our commitment to an integrated approach to mental health support.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,150 to £27,780 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

LA921711HalIG

Job locations

Halifax

West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

HX1 1TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of post:

Offer a telephone-based information gathering service which supports clinical decision making to establish mental health presentation, identifying risk and vulnerability for children, young people and families.

Provide appropriate and advice and information to enable professionals and families to access the right support at the right time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of post:

Offer a telephone-based information gathering service which supports clinical decision making to establish mental health presentation, identifying risk and vulnerability for children, young people and families.

Provide appropriate and advice and information to enable professionals and families to access the right support at the right time.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of one year experience of working with children and young people with emotional/behavioral issues

Desirable

  • A relevant qualification in the field of mental health or similar
Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of one year experience of working with children and young people with emotional/behavioral issues

Desirable

  • A relevant qualification in the field of mental health or similar

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

Halifax

West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

HX1 1TA


Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

Halifax

West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

HX1 1TA


Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

FPoC Service Manager

Sarah Blakeley

sarah.blakeley@openmindscamhs.org.uk

07801591669

Details

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,150 to £27,780 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

LA921711HalIG

Job locations

Halifax

West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

HX1 1TA


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