Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the West Community CAMHS Team to expand their offer of Family Support Workers within the team.
The team works across two main bases which are in Mansfield and Ashfield.
The Community CAMHS West team offers a service to children, young people, and their families within North Nottinghamshire, which consists of Mansfield, Ashfield & Hucknall areas.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, psychologists, CBT therapists, peer support workers, family support workers, psychiatrists and social workers.
You will be expected to deliver (under supervision), a range of evidence based interventions for children, young people and families. This will include group work, individual work and parenting interventions. You will be expected to work alongside the already established family support worker team, to identify suitable young people for interventions and manage the waiting list, prioritising treatment dependant on needs, using a range of flexible interventions. You will deliver outcome-focused and time limited interventions for children and young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have good communication skills and be able to relate to young people and their families to engage them with interventions in relation to their mental/emotional health and well-being. In addition you will be able to work both independently and as an effective team member.
You may be expected to attend multi-disciplinary meetings and liaise and work with other agencies such as education and social care.
You must hold a relevant child care qualification at Diploma level or equivalent, e.g. NNEB, NVQ with experience of working with young people and their families in relation to their emotional and mental health needs
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have good communication skills and be able to relate to young people and their families to engage them with interventions in relation to their mental/emotional health and well-being. In addition you will be able to work both independently and as an effective team member.
You may be expected to attend multi-disciplinary meetings and liaise and work with other agencies such as education and social care.
You must hold a relevant child care qualification at Diploma level or equivalent, e.g. NNEB, NVQ with experience of working with young people and their families in relation to their emotional and mental health needs
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Willingness to undertake education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- Knowledge of different models of therapy e.g., CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focused therapy.
skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team/ good interpersonal skills.
- IT skills
- Good written/oral communication skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and other agencies using appropriate language, sensitivity and skills which acknowledge differences and diversity.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people presenting with a wide range of different emotional & mental health needs.
- Proven ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people, and their families.
- Experience of Multi agency & multi-disciplinary working.
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions under supervision.
- Proven ability to recognise and respond to identified safeguarding concerns.
- Ability to maintain accurate, contemporaneous case records in line with Trust policies and procedure.
- Able to work on own initiative; prioritise and mange own caseload with support as necessary.
Desirable
- Community experience
- Experience in delivering group interventions/treatments.
- Experience in providing evidence-based treatments and interventions to children, young people, and their families/carers.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of legislation, policy and guidance relating to Children and young people and emotional and mental health.
- Knowledge of and commitment to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity.
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding.
- Knowledge and experience of managing own time well and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
- Demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
contractual requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction.
- Has the ability to perform the full range of professional duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Willingness to undertake education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- Knowledge of different models of therapy e.g., CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focused therapy.
skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team/ good interpersonal skills.
- IT skills
- Good written/oral communication skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and other agencies using appropriate language, sensitivity and skills which acknowledge differences and diversity.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people presenting with a wide range of different emotional & mental health needs.
- Proven ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people, and their families.
- Experience of Multi agency & multi-disciplinary working.
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions under supervision.
- Proven ability to recognise and respond to identified safeguarding concerns.
- Ability to maintain accurate, contemporaneous case records in line with Trust policies and procedure.
- Able to work on own initiative; prioritise and mange own caseload with support as necessary.
Desirable
- Community experience
- Experience in delivering group interventions/treatments.
- Experience in providing evidence-based treatments and interventions to children, young people, and their families/carers.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of legislation, policy and guidance relating to Children and young people and emotional and mental health.
- Knowledge of and commitment to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity.
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding.
- Knowledge and experience of managing own time well and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
- Demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
contractual requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction.
- Has the ability to perform the full range of professional duties.
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.
