Job summary
The post holder will actively continue to develop Mental Health user and parent/ carer involvement within the CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaborative in Hampshire, Sussex and Kent ensuring that service user participation is an integrated aspect of all work and service development that the Provider Collaborative is involved in. The post holder will be responsible for managing and developing User Partnership Groups and will also support the Provider Collaborative in developing and promoting a partnership approach to working with children, young people and parents and carers.
To contribute to the strategic and service development of the Tier 4 Provider Collaborative through work with the lead provider, providers and collaborating agencies.
The post holder will establish positive relationships with existing participation organisations across the Hampshire, Sussex and Kent footprint
Main duties of the job
To lead on and promote the meaningful participation of children and young people and parent / carers in Tier 4 CAMHS Provider Collaborative service development, delivery and evaluation.
To participate in the development of and implement participation action plan for the Service
To advocate for children, young people and carers.
To facilitate a partnership working approach between the Provider Collaborative and children / young people and carers including the identification and implementation of ways in which the service and service users can enter into dialogue with each other regarding service development
To be responsible for managing and developing User Partnership Groups, recruit members to create innovative and inclusive projects to facilitate the voice of Tier 4 CAMHS service users and their families, and ensure this information is used to influence service improvement and development
Ensure that service users and the public are fully involved in developing service specifications, reviewing services and evaluating quality
About us
As part of our commitment to quality and professionalism, the Trust ensures that all new staff undertake a thorough induction programme. Additional training will be provided at local level and full support is always available as part of ongoing growth and development.
As a mental health trust, we place a large focus on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure our reward packages reflect the important work you do.
As well as knowing you are making a valuable contribution in supporting the care of service users in the community, you can expect to receive:
- Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days + bank holidays per annum.
- Car parking
- NHS pension.
- Access to a host of discount schemes (e.g. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars).
- Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes.
- Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.
- The opportunity to grow professionally in the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for leading and delivering participation programs of work within the CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaborative across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent and Medway.Supporting the Lived Experience Lead in planning and managing coproduction across the Provider Collaborative footprint . This post will support a system-wide approach to key mental health priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for leading and delivering participation programs of work within the CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaborative across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent and Medway.Supporting the Lived Experience Lead in planning and managing coproduction across the Provider Collaborative footprint . This post will support a system-wide approach to key mental health priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Post graduate qualification in mental health area
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience in Children's Services/NHS
- Experience of Mental Health setting
- Experience of working with multi-agency partnerships
- Experience of developing and facilitating groups
- Experience of supervision of administration staff
- Understanding of information systems used by the Trust
- Experience of working with difficult and complex situations
- Experience of the implementation and maintenance of participation work
- Experience of advising of participation and up skilling staff
- Knowledge and understanding of public sector, voluntary and community services
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health and related issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Post graduate qualification in mental health area
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience in Children's Services/NHS
- Experience of Mental Health setting
- Experience of working with multi-agency partnerships
- Experience of developing and facilitating groups
- Experience of supervision of administration staff
- Understanding of information systems used by the Trust
- Experience of working with difficult and complex situations
- Experience of the implementation and maintenance of participation work
- Experience of advising of participation and up skilling staff
- Knowledge and understanding of public sector, voluntary and community services
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health and related issues
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).
