Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
In 2017, the Government published its Green Paper for Transforming children and young peoples mental health, which detailed proposals for expanding access to mental health care for children and young people, building on the national NHS transformation programme which was already underway.
Livewell have been successful in securing further funding, which has meant an expansion if the existing team, and we now are looking for a dynamic and creative manager to support the current management, in continuing to deliver this fantastic service to the city in the coming years.
MHSTs have three core functions:
- to deliver evidence-based interventions for mild-to-moderate mental health issues;
- support the senior mental health lead(where established) in each school or college to introduce or develop whole school or college approach and;
- give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaise with external specialist service to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.
- This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
- Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
In
conjunction with other members of the CYPFS management team, you will be
expected to lead in the development and implementation of the Trail Blazer
Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). In line with the emerging national model,
your team will be providing a high-quality service to meet the local needs of
children, young people and their parents/carers within a specific educational
community setting.
The
post holder will be responsible for the overall management of a locality
MHST. This is expected to be with one locality team, this is a fast-developing
service and further locality teams will be added to the post holders
portfolio of management and leadership responsibility
The
post holder will be responsible for the effective operational management of
the Mental Health Support Team including line management of
staff, financial and performance management.
They will use effective leadership, change management and team
building skills to monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided.
The
post holder will act in support with Service Leaders and fellow Team Leaders
in providing Clinical Leadership and advice across the MHST Service both
locally and nationally. The post holder will act in support of the MHST Operational and
Clinical Service Manager, deputising and carrying out delegated roles, duties
and responsibilities as required and as part of a dedicated Management
structure.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Children,
Young People and Families Service (CYPFS) within Livewell Southwest
In
conjunction with other members of the CYPFS management team, you will be
expected to lead in the development and implementation of the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). In line with the emerging national model,
your team will be providing a high quality service to meet the local needs of
children, young people and their parents/carers within a specific educational
community setting.
The
post holder will be responsible for the overall management of a locality
MHST. In year one this is expected to be with one locality team, this is a
fast developing service and further locality teams will be added to the post
holders portfolio of management and leadership responsibility.
The
post holder will be responsible for the effective operational management of
the Trail Blazer Mental Health Support Team including line management of
staff, financial and performance management.
They will use effective leadership, change management and team
building skills to monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided.
The
MHSTs will deliver evidence based interventions supporting emotional
wellbeing, primarily in an educational setting. Under your supervision and
support, staff will be delivering full assessments of care needs, risk
assessment and providing evidence based interventions where required.
The
post holder will maintain managerial responsibility for the team caseload,
overseeing referrals and the allocation of clients. S/he may also maintain a
clinical role and/or a caseload dependent upon locality need.
In
addition to providing specialist skills and experience in delivering
interventions to an educational setting you will provide formal and informal
education and training to other members of the team, other disciplines and
external teams as identified within the service delivery.
Furthermore
the post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining team
systems and processes for the effective operation of the team, including
outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.
The
service will be available Monday to Friday 9-5pm, though there may be times
when workshops or community work are required evenings or weekends in line
with service delivery to support whole school approaches. It is essential
that the post holder is flexible.
The
post holder will act in support with Service Leaders and fellow Team Leaders
in providing Clinical Leadership and advice across the MHST Service both
locally and nationally. The post holder will act in support of the MHST Operational and
Clinical Service Manager, deputising and carrying out delegated roles, duties
and responsibilities as required and as part of a dedicated Management
structure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Children,
Young People and Families Service (CYPFS) within Livewell Southwest
In
conjunction with other members of the CYPFS management team, you will be
expected to lead in the development and implementation of the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). In line with the emerging national model,
your team will be providing a high quality service to meet the local needs of
children, young people and their parents/carers within a specific educational
community setting.
The
post holder will be responsible for the overall management of a locality
MHST. In year one this is expected to be with one locality team, this is a
fast developing service and further locality teams will be added to the post
holders portfolio of management and leadership responsibility.
The
post holder will be responsible for the effective operational management of
the Trail Blazer Mental Health Support Team including line management of
staff, financial and performance management.
They will use effective leadership, change management and team
building skills to monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided.
The
MHSTs will deliver evidence based interventions supporting emotional
wellbeing, primarily in an educational setting. Under your supervision and
support, staff will be delivering full assessments of care needs, risk
assessment and providing evidence based interventions where required.
The
post holder will maintain managerial responsibility for the team caseload,
overseeing referrals and the allocation of clients. S/he may also maintain a
clinical role and/or a caseload dependent upon locality need.
In
addition to providing specialist skills and experience in delivering
interventions to an educational setting you will provide formal and informal
education and training to other members of the team, other disciplines and
external teams as identified within the service delivery.
Furthermore
the post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining team
systems and processes for the effective operation of the team, including
outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.
The
service will be available Monday to Friday 9-5pm, though there may be times
when workshops or community work are required evenings or weekends in line
with service delivery to support whole school approaches. It is essential
that the post holder is flexible.
The
post holder will act in support with Service Leaders and fellow Team Leaders
in providing Clinical Leadership and advice across the MHST Service both
locally and nationally. The post holder will act in support of the MHST Operational and
Clinical Service Manager, deputising and carrying out delegated roles, duties
and responsibilities as required and as part of a dedicated Management
structure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker, BABCP etc)
- Active registration with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP)
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act and mental health presentations in children/young people across the age range.
- An excellent understanding of Early Intervention and Prevention practice.
- Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes.
- Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles and application to practice
- Communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and teams
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage risk.
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Supervisory skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage own time and that of the team.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Physical Skills
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
- Computer literacy.
- Other
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
- Ability to travel across Plymouth.
- Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and with other colleagues in LWSW and with partner agencies.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of complex needs.
- Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level.
- Working within a community childrens service setting.
- Extensive experience of providing clinical supervision and managing staff.
- Budget management.
- Extensive experience of leading a clinical
Desirable
- Extensive experience of leading a clinical team.
- Setting up or working within a new service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker, BABCP etc)
- Active registration with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP)
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act and mental health presentations in children/young people across the age range.
- An excellent understanding of Early Intervention and Prevention practice.
- Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes.
- Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles and application to practice
- Communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and teams
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage risk.
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Supervisory skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage own time and that of the team.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Physical Skills
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
- Computer literacy.
- Other
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
- Ability to travel across Plymouth.
- Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and with other colleagues in LWSW and with partner agencies.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of complex needs.
- Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level.
- Working within a community childrens service setting.
- Extensive experience of providing clinical supervision and managing staff.
- Budget management.
- Extensive experience of leading a clinical
Desirable
- Extensive experience of leading a clinical team.
- Setting up or working within a new service.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
