Job summary
37.5 hours per week. This is an exciting
new opportunity for a full time band 3 support worker to join an expanding
team working within CAMHS Neurodiversity Pathway working with Children, Young
people and families. You will join an established pathway
within CAMHS service supporting provision of early intervention services within
the community the aim is to support both the Child Development Centre and Child
and Adolescent Mental Health Children, Young people and families post diagnostically.
You would be part of
a pathway that is delivering early intervention services to Children and Young People (CYP) and their
families in their community. The core function of the pathway will be to provide
Family, child and young person focused support, Structure group work-themed,
Drop-ins, Child-led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support. You will also support covering a telephone advisory line- Morning and afternoon (initially 1.5 hrs, with possible expansion/reduction).
Please note that 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
To work as part of the Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people and families post diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of evidence-based support in a timely manner
The core function of the pathway will be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structure group work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support. They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line- Morning and afternoon 1.5 hrs to start could be expanded or reduced.
To support the delivery of evidence-based parenting programmes for children and young people.
Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as
part of the Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people and
families post diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre or
the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of evidence-based
support in a timely manner
The core function of the pathway
will be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structure
group work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support.
They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line- Morning and
afternoon 1.5 hrs to start could be expanded or reduced.
To support the delivery of evidence-based
parenting programmes for children and young people.
Ensure planned interventions are implemented
effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Maintain standards of care to highest
level within available resources.
To actively participate in line
management with senior and junior members of staff.
To liaise effectively with the other key
stake holders across the city.
To develop and maintain relationships
with providers statutory and non-statutory.
To maintain confidentiality in respect
of the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children and young
people, their families and all other health professional groups.
Actively participate in clinical
governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of
care or clinical policy development.
Ensure that children and young people
are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and
how they can access specific interventions.
This is to promote person-centred planning.
Please see JD/PS for full information
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as
part of the Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people and
families post diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre or
the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of evidence-based
support in a timely manner
The core function of the pathway
will be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structure
group work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support.
They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line- Morning and
afternoon 1.5 hrs to start could be expanded or reduced.
To support the delivery of evidence-based
parenting programmes for children and young people.
Ensure planned interventions are implemented
effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Maintain standards of care to highest
level within available resources.
To actively participate in line
management with senior and junior members of staff.
To liaise effectively with the other key
stake holders across the city.
To develop and maintain relationships
with providers statutory and non-statutory.
To maintain confidentiality in respect
of the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children and young
people, their families and all other health professional groups.
Actively participate in clinical
governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of
care or clinical policy development.
Ensure that children and young people
are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and
how they can access specific interventions.
This is to promote person-centred planning.
Please see JD/PS for full information
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
- Some experience/ability in communicating with other professionals from the multidisciplinary team and professionals from other health settings and agencies.
- Team player.
- Caring and supportive attitude, but with the ability to be firm.
- Good communication skills.
- Clear accurate record keeping.
- Computer literate.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of relevant study.
Experience
Essential
- A background of working in a care setting and/or a desire to undertake a career in mental health. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of mental health problems.
- Knowledge of own limitations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
- Some experience/ability in communicating with other professionals from the multidisciplinary team and professionals from other health settings and agencies.
- Team player.
- Caring and supportive attitude, but with the ability to be firm.
- Good communication skills.
- Clear accurate record keeping.
- Computer literate.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of relevant study.
Experience
Essential
- A background of working in a care setting and/or a desire to undertake a career in mental health. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of mental health problems.
- Knowledge of own limitations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act.
Additional information
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).
