Job summary
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within Worcestershire
CAMHS alongside of our colleagues in the Youth Justice team (YOT) as one of 4
band 6 mental health practitioners working within the youth justice teams in
the West Mercia force area. Opportunities to work in both CAMHS and YOT do not
arise very often so if you have a desire and interest to work with this
vulnerable population then this may be the right role for you. Young people
open to offending services are likely to have associated difficulties with
their mental well-being hence the need for a post that straddles both CAMHS and
YOT. You will be offered expert advice and supervision from the current
postholder as well as MDT support from both YOT and CAMHS. This is an excellent
opportunity to work autonomously knowing that you have the support of 2
different teams promoting mental health recovery and treatment of this vulnerable
population. You will be a qualified professional and we hope you would join us
as a full time employee.
This post has been
deemed by the Trust as eligible for relocation expenses which will be
applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Please see attached
policy for more information.
Main duties of the job
Within the YOT you will be an accessible and visible member
of the team, available to YOT colleagues to discuss their concerns, queries,
etc regarding mental health illness. You will offer training, support,
consultation, and advice to YOT colleagues and promote the mental well-being
and mental health recovery of young people under their service. You will hold a
bespoke caseload of young people open to YOT who are felt to need specialist
mental health intervention. Other duties may include attending court or police
cells to support young people, advocating for their mental health needs. You
will work remotely and also within the YOT offices as well as in CAMHS. Within
CAMHS you will be seen as a member of our service and therefore someone with
skills and experience to assess and treat moderate to severe mental health
illness. You will have access to the wider CAMH MDTs taking part in clinical
discussions, supervision groups, and after a period of induction, take part in
the CAMHS duty rota.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health 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.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in health & social care, e.g., RMN, OT or Social Worker
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in a childrens or child related service
- Current registration with a recognised professional body/ organisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within relevant childrens services
- Experience of complex case management of individuals and families.
- Collaborative work with other agencies
- Ability to be able to work in an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive manner
- Experience of evaluating and monitoring standards of care
- A good understanding and experience of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous community working
- Previous working with children and young people
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to communicate with all age groups
- Competent in tasks outlined in job description
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Comfortable with working under direction but able to use own initiative
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Flexible
- Willing to commit to continuing professional development
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of team work
- IT Literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in health & social care, e.g., RMN, OT or Social Worker
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in a childrens or child related service
- Current registration with a recognised professional body/ organisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within relevant childrens services
- Experience of complex case management of individuals and families.
- Collaborative work with other agencies
- Ability to be able to work in an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive manner
- Experience of evaluating and monitoring standards of care
- A good understanding and experience of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous community working
- Previous working with children and young people
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to communicate with all age groups
- Competent in tasks outlined in job description
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Comfortable with working under direction but able to use own initiative
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Flexible
- Willing to commit to continuing professional development
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of team work
- IT Literate
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).
