Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
Are you committed to
supporting young people with mental health needs? Are you dedicated to getting
the best outcomes for families and would like the opportunity to develop and
share your skills and knowledge in mental health? Would you like to be part of
a forward thinking, supportive and constantly developing service? If the answer
is yes, then Barnsley Youth Justice service is the place for you.
We are looking for motivated,
enthusiastic, and passionate Registered Mental Health, Learning Disability
Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational therapists to join the Youth Justice
Service (YJS). This is a CAMHS position that sits within the YJS Specialist
Team. We strive to support the most vulnerable young people, by improving their
access to mental health services, supporting systemic processes, and working
therapeutically both on a 1-1 basis and within group settings. Barnsley YJS is
dedicated to a Child First Approach, relationally based and trauma responsive
practice.
There is scope for band 5 to 6
progression upon acquisition and demonstration of specialist skills and
experience.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
The successful
candidate will work autonomously and as a team player providing timely access
to specialist services for children who come into contact with the Youth
Justice service (YJS). You will utilise an outreach model to connect with those
young people who are difficult to engage. You will manage your own caseload,
providing high quality care appropriate to the young persons needs, including
risk assessment/management, planning and review within a multidisciplinary
framework. In addition, you will develop good working relationships with
professionals across the borough. Excellent communication and engagement skills
are essential. A commitment to improving service delivery and developing new
ways of supporting children and families experiences is crucial to work within
the YJS.
In return we will
provide a comprehensive induction programme, regular clinical and management
supervision and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to
developing knowledge and skills where appropriate. We offer excellent training and
development opportunities.
The service
understands and respects the central importance of staff wellbeing, we will
support the right candidates to work flexibly to promote a healthy work life
balance.
The YJS operates
between the hours of 9am and 5pm, with occasional evening and weekend working.
For an informal chat please contact Sarah Cimikoglu CAMHS Crisis team
manager 01226 644829 or Vicki Geldart Operational manager YJS on 01226 774986.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible and
accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled
interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a
defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of Specialist CAMHS.
To work
as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing
comprehensive assessment of children, young people and their carers,
planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address
identified needs.
To have
knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative
framework and systems in which childrens mental health care is delivered
e.g. Children Act, Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach.
To
contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure
and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance
outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
Promote
the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
For further information, please see Band 5 and 6 Job descriptions below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible and
accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled
interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a
defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of Specialist CAMHS.
To work
as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing
comprehensive assessment of children, young people and their carers,
planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address
identified needs.
To have
knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative
framework and systems in which childrens mental health care is delivered
e.g. Children Act, Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach.
To
contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure
and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance
outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
Promote
the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
For further information, please see Band 5 and 6 Job descriptions below.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training.
Essential
- Band 5
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable
- Band 6
- Training and experience relating to specialist CAMHS
- Experience of delivering training to others
- Band 5
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine
- Dip SW or relevant mental health profession
- Membership of professional body
- Band 5
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
Desirable
- Band 6
- Post Registration qualification e.g. degree
- Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling)
- A teaching and assessing qualification.
- Band 5
- Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
- Expected to work towards practice educator
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Band 5
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
- Band 6
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
- Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.
Desirable
- Band 5
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
- Skills and Knowledge working
- holistically with children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Band 5
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing mental health problems
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
- Band 6
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Inter-agency liaison and consultation
- Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. NHS plan, Mental Health Legislation, Childrens act, Education Act, Working Together, Childrens NSF, Every Child Matters, etc.
- Clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
- Experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Band 5
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
- Experience of working holistically with children and young people with an emphasis on a holistic assessment of emotional and mental health needs alongside coexisting physical and environmental factors that impacts on wellbeing
- Band 6
- Experience of community settings
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Band 6
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Commitment to multi-agency approach
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative
- and assertive
- Clarity of decision making
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
- Ability to cope calmly in a crisis
- To demonstrate good self care and encourage the same in team members
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Have training or undertake training to participate in the CAMH Service 24/7 on call rota
- Band 5
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Motivated and resourceful
- Professional attitude
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training.
Essential
- Band 5
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable
- Band 6
- Training and experience relating to specialist CAMHS
- Experience of delivering training to others
- Band 5
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine
- Dip SW or relevant mental health profession
- Membership of professional body
- Band 5
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
Desirable
- Band 6
- Post Registration qualification e.g. degree
- Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling)
- A teaching and assessing qualification.
- Band 5
- Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
- Expected to work towards practice educator
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Band 5
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
- Band 6
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
- Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.
Desirable
- Band 5
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
- Skills and Knowledge working
- holistically with children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Band 5
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing mental health problems
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
- Band 6
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Inter-agency liaison and consultation
- Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. NHS plan, Mental Health Legislation, Childrens act, Education Act, Working Together, Childrens NSF, Every Child Matters, etc.
- Clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
- Experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Band 5
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
- Experience of working holistically with children and young people with an emphasis on a holistic assessment of emotional and mental health needs alongside coexisting physical and environmental factors that impacts on wellbeing
- Band 6
- Experience of community settings
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Band 6
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Commitment to multi-agency approach
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative
- and assertive
- Clarity of decision making
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
- Ability to cope calmly in a crisis
- To demonstrate good self care and encourage the same in team members
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Have training or undertake training to participate in the CAMH Service 24/7 on call rota
- Band 5
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Motivated and resourceful
- Professional attitude
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
