Job summary
A exciting new opportunity has arisen for a fulltime Parent Peer Support Worker in Stockport Community Core CAMHS.
The successful candidate will be joining our recently expanded dynamic, hardworking, and friendly multi-disciplinary team. This post is also part of CAMHS transformation long term plan. Stockport Community Core CAMHS has been in receipt of new investment, this unique post has been created to add real lived experience to support families and children accessing Stockport CAMHS.
Stockport Community core CAMHS offers a wide range of specialist mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions including family therapy, CBT, IPT-A, EMDR, DBT and psychotherapy for children and young people in Stockport.
The multi-disciplinary team comprises of Mental health practitioners from a variety of professional backgrounds including Consultant psychiatrists, mental health nurses, paediatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, speech and language therapists, Clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, together with a large supportive administrative staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the Stockport Community and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) multi-disciplinary service.The post holder will provide a range of support for parents/carers who are supporting their child or young person with any kind of emotional or mental health problem.We strongly believe in offering parents and carers support from parents with lived experience of supporting a child or young person at their time of need, supported by professionals.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-design and develop the Parent Support group, working in partnership with other organisations, where appropriate. Compile and submit the Feedback/Overview Sheet following each ParentSupport Group. Submit ideas/suggestions to inform future planning based on feedback from Parent Support Groups. Work in collaboration with CAMHS and other professionals to plan and deliver activities for the Parent Support Group in line with the theme/focus. Use knowledge of local services to signpost/support parents where appropriate. Establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally andexternally. To work alongside the Participation Lead in delivering the Trusts Triangle of Care agenda. To be an advocate for the Young Peoples Participation Group held monthly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-design and develop the Parent Support group, working in partnership with other organisations, where appropriate. Compile and submit the Feedback/Overview Sheet following each ParentSupport Group. Submit ideas/suggestions to inform future planning based on feedback from Parent Support Groups. Work in collaboration with CAMHS and other professionals to plan and deliver activities for the Parent Support Group in line with the theme/focus. Use knowledge of local services to signpost/support parents where appropriate. Establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally andexternally. To work alongside the Participation Lead in delivering the Trusts Triangle of Care agenda. To be an advocate for the Young Peoples Participation Group held monthly
Person Specification
Certificates
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English
- Lived experience of working with children, young people (CYP) and/or families in varied contexts
- Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
Desirable
- Relevant Level 4 qualification
- Experience of offering advice and support to CYP and families.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working in mental health care with complex cases.
Person Specification
Certificates
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English
- Lived experience of working with children, young people (CYP) and/or families in varied contexts
- Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
Desirable
- Relevant Level 4 qualification
- Experience of offering advice and support to CYP and families.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working in mental health care with complex cases.
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).
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).
