Job summary
1 x 37.5 hours per week - internal only
If you are enthusiastic about
working with young adults and have the drive to shape a new pathway that aims
to improve the outcomes for those we support, then this is an opportunity for
you.
We work collaboratively with
young adults throughout their transition from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health
Services. You will be offering support, advice, and information to young adults
as well as family and carers as they progress through to adult mental health services.
We want to ensure that young adults
are supported and empowered to make decisions around their mental health and
wellbeing.
The role will ensure that
young adults moving from CAMHS services into adult services are sufficiently
prepared and supported to navigate adult provision and networks, whilst
maintaining their progress and promoting independence.
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.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We
strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Main duties of the job
The aim of role is to support the successful transition of young adults aged 18-25 into appropriate mental health services and to enhance the social and mental health outcomes of young people experiencing difficulties as they grow into adulthood.
The role will include:
- Building a therapeutic relationship with the young adult, listening to the young adult fully and helping them to explore their aspirations and concerns about the future
- Encouragement of responsibility for themselves, their mental health and wellbeing
- Supporting independence and strengthening their network
- Helping the young adult to get familiar with adult services (transport, location and people they need to know)
- Collaborative planning to manage their health and wellbeing
Helping the young adult to find solutions to some of their problems by completing brief interventions.
supporting the young adult, their carers and their CAMHS worker to make their transition run smoothly
- you will work collaboratively with the lead professional and care coordinator to support the delivery of the transition and care plan
- alert the care co-ordinator or key worker or allocated worker of any concerns regarding quality, safety or effectiveness of care, or if a young adult has not attended an appointment or there is concern that they are disengaging from services
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
following
intial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
working
collaboratively and in partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote
holistic care.
demonstrate
sound knowledge of the care
and treatment programmes of individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
make appropriate
care adjustments, within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and
be able to communicate any
changes to service users, carers and the health care team. This may include
regular assessment, evaluation, reporting
and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care
professionals.
undertake
enhanced training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the
service and to equip the post holder for an enhanced leadership role.
contribute to enabling service users to
reach their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches
eg, providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
undertake and maintain the required
statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of
service.
may be required to work in challenging
environments which could include using managing aggression and violence
techniques, lone working and conflict resolution.
supervise
and delegate work to health care support workers,
participate in their induction, training, appraisal.
work
flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
following
intial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
working
collaboratively and in partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote
holistic care.
demonstrate
sound knowledge of the care
and treatment programmes of individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
make appropriate
care adjustments, within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and
be able to communicate any
changes to service users, carers and the health care team. This may include
regular assessment, evaluation, reporting
and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care
professionals.
undertake
enhanced training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the
service and to equip the post holder for an enhanced leadership role.
contribute to enabling service users to
reach their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches
eg, providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
undertake and maintain the required
statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of
service.
may be required to work in challenging
environments which could include using managing aggression and violence
techniques, lone working and conflict resolution.
supervise
and delegate work to health care support workers,
participate in their induction, training, appraisal.
work
flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and/ or healthrelated procedures(where appropriate to the role);
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence;
- In dealing with the public;
- In working as an effective team member;
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team;
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills;
- in user/carer involvement.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- 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).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills;
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care;
- Provide and receive practice supervision;
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role);
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role;
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills;
- Diversity/Cultural understanding;
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust;
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc;
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner;
- Demonstrates Trust Values;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Good administration and organisational skills;
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately;
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post.
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post).
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Group Facilitation skills.
- Willingness to undertake further study/development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and/ or healthrelated procedures(where appropriate to the role);
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence;
- In dealing with the public;
- In working as an effective team member;
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team;
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills;
- in user/carer involvement.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- 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).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills;
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care;
- Provide and receive practice supervision;
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role);
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role;
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills;
- Diversity/Cultural understanding;
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust;
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc;
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner;
- Demonstrates Trust Values;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Good administration and organisational skills;
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately;
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post.
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post).
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Group Facilitation skills.
- Willingness to undertake further study/development.
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.
