Job summary
Mental Health Engagement Practitioner (Learning Disabilities) - Liverpool Fresh CAMHS
37.5hrs per week
Permanent
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary CAMHS team in Liverpool. They will work to engage children, young people with a learning disability and their families in the therapeutic process, supporting the assessment and implementation, under the supervision of an experienced CAMHS clinician, of complex mental health interventions for children and young people
The post holder will be expected to liaise with external agencies including health, education, social care and the voluntary sector and act as a named key worker to children, young people and families accessing Alder Hey CAMH services. Under supervision the post holder will carry out effective and evaluated assessments in line with their own knowledge base and the trust's policies and procedures.
The post holder will also be responsible for enabling effective and meaningful service user participation in the design and delivery of our services through individual and group engagement, facilitation of events/focus groups, supporting the wider CAMHS participation agenda and that of Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will have the ability to self-reflect and be aware to work within their job remit. They will also attend team meetings, regular supervision and will be willing to joint work cases with all members of the multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- To work directly with children and young people with a learning disability and their families as directed by senior clinicians.
- To maintain patient records (including care plans and risk assessments) in line with trust policy.
- To escalate any risk or safeguarding concerns to senior colleagues and other relevant agencies in line with trust policy.
- To work in the community, including home visits and through agreed activities to positively improve a young person's social and emotional development.
- To work flexibly in order to maximise opportunities for engagement of children, young people and families.
- To develop positive relationships with children, young people and families which actively supports their engagement.
- To identify appropriate activities for young people and develop a local knowledge of youth groups and alternative voluntary projects young people can link with.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity for a mental health engagement practitioner to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The mental health engagement practitioner will be a member of the specialist, multi-disciplinary service and will be supported through supervision by a senior member of the team on a regular basis. The post holder will provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.
Alder Hey is an equal opportunities employer, and our workforce is currently under-represented from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with disabilities. We would welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as our ambition is that our workforce is fully reflective of the communities that we serve. Alder Hey is signed up to the disability confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience and knowledge
Ability to form appropriate relationships with children, young people and families
Ability to engage and maintain engagement of children, young people and families in the therapeutic process
Ability to assess, plan and implement a care plan with weekly supervision.
Knowledge and practical understanding of child development.
Experience of working with families with various or multiple socio-economic difficulties
Knowledge of behavioural based interventions.
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children, young people and families with varying or multiple protected characteristics: ethnicity, disability, culture, sexuality, religion etc.
Ability to engage with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals both internally and externally in a child/family-centred way
To demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Experience of communicating sensitive issues
Experience of facilitating groups of young people and enabling their effective participation in service design and development
Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and the ability to act in accordance with Trust procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience and knowledge
Ability to form appropriate relationships with children, young people and families
Ability to engage and maintain engagement of children, young people and families in the therapeutic process
Ability to assess, plan and implement a care plan with weekly supervision.
Knowledge and practical understanding of child development.
Experience of working with families with various or multiple socio-economic difficulties
Knowledge of behavioural based interventions.
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children, young people and families with varying or multiple protected characteristics: ethnicity, disability, culture, sexuality, religion etc.
Ability to engage with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals both internally and externally in a child/family-centred way
To demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Experience of communicating sensitive issues
Experience of facilitating groups of young people and enabling their effective participation in service design and development
Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and the ability to act in accordance with Trust procedures.
Person Specification
Education, training and experience.
Essential
- Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing
- Ability to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision.
- Ability to develop therapeutic relationships
- Knowledge of child development including adolescence.
- To be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure.
Desirable
- To demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of behavioural based interventions
- An understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities.
- Skilled in the communication of sensitive issues and have an awareness of child protection issues and understand the bounds of confidentiality
- Must demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development
- Must demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working.
- Must demonstrate a professional manner.
- Must demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job.
Person Specification
Education, training and experience.
Essential
- Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing
- Ability to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision.
- Ability to develop therapeutic relationships
- Knowledge of child development including adolescence.
- To be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure.
Desirable
- To demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of behavioural based interventions
- An understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities.
- Skilled in the communication of sensitive issues and have an awareness of child protection issues and understand the bounds of confidentiality
- Must demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development
- Must demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working.
- Must demonstrate a professional manner.
- Must demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Fresh CAMHS - Alder Hey
Babbage House, Liverpool Innovation Park, Edge Lane
Liverpool
L7 9NJ
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
