Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who has experience in Coproduction and Project Work with Young People and Families. The post-holder will work within a service that offers support across the six boroughs of South-East London (Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich).
The South East London Education, Care and Treatment Team (SELECT) offers a Keyworker service for children and young people who have a learning disability and/or are autistic and who are experiencing significant challenges, putting them at risk of a mental health inpatient admission or a breakdown of care within the home.
We are looking for an experienced person who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and their families. You will be part of a dynamic, autonomous, and creative team, where person-centred care is placed at the heart of what we do. There are supportive measures in place for the staff, such as regular individual supervision, group discussions and ongoing training opportunities.
As this is a new role, the post will initially be for a fixed term duration of 12 months.
For Further Information, please contact:Magda.beaver@selondonics.nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Service Manager and wider partners to develop and improve the offer of SELECT Keyworking in South East London.
This role description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the individual. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The role description describes responsibilities as they are currently required. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.
About us
The South East London Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together the health and care partners that serve our vibrant and highly diverse populations resident in the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Greenwich - our Places.Our partnership brings together six local authorities, over 200 general practices (operating within 35 Primary Care Networks), Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS FT, King's College Hospital NHS FT, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, South London and the Maudsley Mental Health FT and Oxleas FT. Importantly, the ICS seeks to be connected to the communities we serve (circa 1.92m residents) and work with the widest possible range of community, voluntary and third sector groups and organisations in each borough. The reach of our NHS provider portfolios extends beyond the borders of the ICS, across London, the south of England and nationally for some services.
Our vision for the ICS is a highly performing, sustainable system that looks after its staff, responds to its communities and takes action to reduce the inequalities they experience. As a new organisation we have developed a system development plan https://www.ourhealthiersel.nhs.uk/SDP-8-November-2021.pdf that outlines the way in which we seek to operate and the steps we will take to realise the full potential of our partnership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Key responsibilities will include:
Development and enhancement of working relationships across partner organisations, Parent Carer Forums, SENDIASS and Advocacy groups across SEL. To offer strategic leadership in the development of coproduction groups for parents and carers and autistic children/young people and those with a Learning Disability that have been referred to the Keyworker service. Maximise the involvement and participation of parents/carers and CYP in the evaluation of interventions and support, and attending interview panels for recruitment. To support the co -production and co -design of service delivery, incorporating voice and influence. Contribute to the development of a policy around service user involvement and reimbursement within SELECT. Supporting the expansion of the Keyworking offer for CYP aged 18 to 25 years who are risk rated Amber, Red or Blue on SEL Dynamic Support Registers. Support the SELECT Service Manager with activities including planning, progress monitoring and meeting coordination around coproduction of the Service, Stakeholder events and Comms. Maintain the programme content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, SEL Learning Disability and Autism Programme and wider NHS or Local Authority system. Provide project support to existing and new projects. Line management of SELECT Service administrator.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Key responsibilities will include:
Development and enhancement of working relationships across partner organisations, Parent Carer Forums, SENDIASS and Advocacy groups across SEL. To offer strategic leadership in the development of coproduction groups for parents and carers and autistic children/young people and those with a Learning Disability that have been referred to the Keyworker service. Maximise the involvement and participation of parents/carers and CYP in the evaluation of interventions and support, and attending interview panels for recruitment. To support the co -production and co -design of service delivery, incorporating voice and influence. Contribute to the development of a policy around service user involvement and reimbursement within SELECT. Supporting the expansion of the Keyworking offer for CYP aged 18 to 25 years who are risk rated Amber, Red or Blue on SEL Dynamic Support Registers. Support the SELECT Service Manager with activities including planning, progress monitoring and meeting coordination around coproduction of the Service, Stakeholder events and Comms. Maintain the programme content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, SEL Learning Disability and Autism Programme and wider NHS or Local Authority system. Provide project support to existing and new projects. Line management of SELECT Service administrator.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification or Knowledge acquired through experience or training or relevant degree / professional qualification in Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism, Social Work, RMN, RNMH / RNLD plus further training and experience to post graduate diploma level equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people and families where is a high level of complexity around their care and support needs.
- Ability to evidence knowledge of the Keyworker role in relation to the NHSE Long Term Plan.
- Ability to evidence understanding of the principles of coproduction in the context of Service Development.
- Demonstrable ability to work in a complex multi-disciplinary environment
- Wide experience of cross-sector partnership working.
- Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of engagement work within the community, including setting up meetings, gaining feedback and reporting on findings.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of working with autistic children and young people and those with a Learning Disability and their families
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Ability to prepare and produce concise communications for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Proven experience in using Microsoft Packages, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Teams
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Able to prioritise work and successfully achieving agreed deadlines sometimes as workload peaks and troughs.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to other departments and teams as and when necessary.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.
- Drive, enthusiasm and energy
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification or Knowledge acquired through experience or training or relevant degree / professional qualification in Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism, Social Work, RMN, RNMH / RNLD plus further training and experience to post graduate diploma level equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people and families where is a high level of complexity around their care and support needs.
- Ability to evidence knowledge of the Keyworker role in relation to the NHSE Long Term Plan.
- Ability to evidence understanding of the principles of coproduction in the context of Service Development.
- Demonstrable ability to work in a complex multi-disciplinary environment
- Wide experience of cross-sector partnership working.
- Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of engagement work within the community, including setting up meetings, gaining feedback and reporting on findings.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of working with autistic children and young people and those with a Learning Disability and their families
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Ability to prepare and produce concise communications for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Proven experience in using Microsoft Packages, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Teams
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Able to prioritise work and successfully achieving agreed deadlines sometimes as workload peaks and troughs.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to other departments and teams as and when necessary.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.
- Drive, enthusiasm and energy
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.
