Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the CASHER (Child and Adolescent Support and Help Enhanced Response)RAIS (Rapid and Intensive Support) Team for a forward thinking and flexible support worker to join our team. The job will entail working with young people and their families who are struggling with their emotional and mental health wellbeing. The young people we support have no support from mental health services or have support but need extra help. The job role will also entail working alongside other services to support the needs of the young person under their care.
The work with young people will include initial assessments, referrals on to other services, advice offered to families and young people and interventions with young people. CASHER is mainly an out of hours service so some flexibility will be needed when taking on this role and may require out of hours work and weekend work. The post holder will work in a variety of settings including the Children's Wards, Adolescent Unit, A&E, client's own homes, schools, Family Centre's and Primary Care centres
There will also be the opportunity to do some Bank work on top of working hours for the CASHER RAIS service
Main duties of the job
Good Communication Skills to be able to assess the mental health of young people and engege with them
Approachable so the young people are able to open up and be honest
Able to prioritise work load and have effective time management
Able to work as part of a team and also on own initiative
Passionate and enthusiastic about working with children and young people with mental health issues
Able to work collaboratively with other services and build good working relationships
Able to carry out interventions to help young people and their families
Supporting the Band 6 at times on Duty with admin duties
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in the assessment of children, young people and their families, working at times unsupervised but under the direction of CASHER Senior Practitioners.
- Assist in carrying out a range of therapeutic approaches as required by the CASHER Team, referring complex issues to senior staff.
- Assist in the organising, delivery and evaluation of specific interventions i.e. groups for children, young people and parents/carers.
- Assist in offering general advice and support to children young people and parents appropriate to the grade and level of competence.
- Assist in working collaboratively with all agencies and professionals in meeting the mental health needs of children and adolescents.
- To work in a variety of settings e.g. Childrens Wards, Adolescent Unit, A&E, school clinic, school, clients own home and community groups.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of child protection procedures and implement them as appropriate.
- Maintain a high standard of record keeping at all times.
- Attend and participate in regular meetings within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in the assessment of children, young people and their families, working at times unsupervised but under the direction of CASHER Senior Practitioners.
- Assist in carrying out a range of therapeutic approaches as required by the CASHER Team, referring complex issues to senior staff.
- Assist in the organising, delivery and evaluation of specific interventions i.e. groups for children, young people and parents/carers.
- Assist in offering general advice and support to children young people and parents appropriate to the grade and level of competence.
- Assist in working collaboratively with all agencies and professionals in meeting the mental health needs of children and adolescents.
- To work in a variety of settings e.g. Childrens Wards, Adolescent Unit, A&E, school clinic, school, clients own home and community groups.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of child protection procedures and implement them as appropriate.
- Maintain a high standard of record keeping at all times.
- Attend and participate in regular meetings within the service.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to develop skills and competencies
- Good general level of education
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in child care or equivalent
Work Experience/Work History
Essential
- Experience of working within a children's and young peoples setting
- Evidence of working effectively within a team
- Evidence of working unsupervised and using own initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of working within a mental health setting
Personal
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Evidence of being confident and enthusiastic.
- Evidence of ability to work under pressure.
- Evidence of ability to exercise effective judgement and decision-making.
- Evidence of ability to prioritise work appropriately.
- Evidence of a willingness to extend knowledge and personal development.
- Evidence of ability to adapt to changing environment.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to manage own time effectively.
- Evidence of ability to use clinical supervision effectively.
- Evidence of ability to use basic IT systems.
- Evidence of ability to keep clear and accurate records.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to develop skills and competencies
- Good general level of education
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in child care or equivalent
Work Experience/Work History
Essential
- Experience of working within a children's and young peoples setting
- Evidence of working effectively within a team
- Evidence of working unsupervised and using own initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of working within a mental health setting
Personal
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Evidence of being confident and enthusiastic.
- Evidence of ability to work under pressure.
- Evidence of ability to exercise effective judgement and decision-making.
- Evidence of ability to prioritise work appropriately.
- Evidence of a willingness to extend knowledge and personal development.
- Evidence of ability to adapt to changing environment.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to manage own time effectively.
- Evidence of ability to use clinical supervision effectively.
- Evidence of ability to use basic IT systems.
- Evidence of ability to keep clear and accurate records.
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).
