Job summary
Are you a motivated and dynamic individual looking to be part of an
exciting new service supporting Children and Young across Herefordshire &
Worcestershire?
One of the NHS Long Term Plan ambitions is to improve the
experience of care for Young People aged 18-25.
Transition can be a difficult time for young people and their
families, it is a lengthy process and involves various professionals and
services. As part of the NHS Long Term Plan, Herefordshire and Worcestershire
CAMHS are developing a multidisciplinary team consisting of Health staff and
Professionally Qualified Youth Workers who are experts in supporting Young
People’s personal, social, emotional and educational development.
We are looking to recruit JNC registered Youth Workers to engage
and support young people who are receiving support from CAMHS to aide in the
transitioning out of CAMHS and into Adult Mental Health Services/other
services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and innovative
service at the forefront of supporting children and young people within the
local community.
These are full time permanent posts, working
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
We
require dedicated, experienced, and resourceful youth workers with a passion
for supporting young people as they begin to navigate adulthood. You will
ensure the young person is kept at the heart of the support you deliver whilst
practicing in line with the national curriculum for youth work.
You
will be working alongside CAMHS clinicians, AMHS clinicians, Community leaders
and volunteers within the local community. You will be able to communicate
effectively and advocate for the needs of the young people you are supporting
whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direction of the Team Manager or Mental Health Clinician, provide prompt assessment, engagement, signposting, onward referral and brief interventions for Young People transitioning out of CAMHS service. The post holder will offer advice, support and training to Primary Care, CAMHS, Adult Mental Health and the VCS whilst promoting recovery and social inclusion.
Support a Young Person’s social, emotional mental health through one to one case work.
Ensure young people have a voice and influence in the design and delivery of services in the district, neighbourhood and local community
Where referrals indicate, work jointly with the local mental health services and specialist mental health teams to support prompt assessment and where clinically appropriate, ensure the smooth transition of Young People to secondary care / specialist services, as well as towards community offers.
Following assessment, where indicated provide brief interventions using a casework approach, to support smooth transition of CAMHS and into other provisions which may not be health focussed.
Promote/deliver culturally capable, non-discriminatory enhanced mental health care services with an outcome orientated and recovery focus.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direction of the Team Manager or Mental Health Clinician, provide prompt assessment, engagement, signposting, onward referral and brief interventions for Young People transitioning out of CAMHS service. The post holder will offer advice, support and training to Primary Care, CAMHS, Adult Mental Health and the VCS whilst promoting recovery and social inclusion.
Support a Young Person’s social, emotional mental health through one to one case work.
Ensure young people have a voice and influence in the design and delivery of services in the district, neighbourhood and local community
Where referrals indicate, work jointly with the local mental health services and specialist mental health teams to support prompt assessment and where clinically appropriate, ensure the smooth transition of Young People to secondary care / specialist services, as well as towards community offers.
Following assessment, where indicated provide brief interventions using a casework approach, to support smooth transition of CAMHS and into other provisions which may not be health focussed.
Promote/deliver culturally capable, non-discriminatory enhanced mental health care services with an outcome orientated and recovery focus.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Skilled in the delivery of Youth Work for Young People aged 16 25
- Ability to work outside a Western medical model and embrace other ways of viewing individual's experiences
- Recovery orientated
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification in Youth Work at degree level, recognised by the JNC
- Recent relevant evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of how poor mental health affects outcomes for Young People
- Knowledge of risks commonly presenting in Young People
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use Youth Work principles
- A robust understanding of the challenges that transition out of services pose to Young People
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working for several years with Young People who have experienced mental health or emotional distress difficulties
- Assessment of Young People who require information, advice or guidance (IAG)
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication including being able to write clear reports and letters
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Experience post qualification working in a community Mental Health setting
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place
- Facilitating/assisting in the running of groups
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Skilled in the delivery of Youth Work for Young People aged 16 25
- Ability to work outside a Western medical model and embrace other ways of viewing individual's experiences
- Recovery orientated
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification in Youth Work at degree level, recognised by the JNC
- Recent relevant evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of how poor mental health affects outcomes for Young People
- Knowledge of risks commonly presenting in Young People
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use Youth Work principles
- A robust understanding of the challenges that transition out of services pose to Young People
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working for several years with Young People who have experienced mental health or emotional distress difficulties
- Assessment of Young People who require information, advice or guidance (IAG)
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication including being able to write clear reports and letters
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Experience post qualification working in a community Mental Health setting
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place
- Facilitating/assisting in the running of groups
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
