Job summary
THIS JOB IS FOR NIGHTS ONLY
We are seeking a highly motivated, positive individual that is kind, caring and compassionate. They need to be able to work independently and use initiative but equally so as part of a wider team. Associated Wellbeing Ltd is an exciting and alternative provision supporting young people with complex social, emotional and mental health difficulties using bespoke packages and therapeutic approaches. The role includes engaging the hard to engage, instilling hope in young people who struggle to see what tomorrow looks like, always having a smile, having enhanced communication and listening skills. We only want the best of the best as this is what these young people deserve if that sounds like you. APPLY.
Main duties of the job
Youll be confident in assessing a variety of acute and complex mental health issues as well as collaboratively planning and implementing treatment. Youll be familiar with multi-agency working and have a clear understanding of the importance of family involvement. We are looking for a highly skilled communicator who can relate to children and involves them in all aspects of their care. Youll have worked in a least-restrictive environment. We support young people with a range of mental health issues including:
Psychosis
Self-harm and /or suicidal
Depression or anxiety
Emerging personality disorder
Eating disorder
Substance misuse (requires primary diagnosis of a mental health problem)
Emotional / social and behavioural difficulties
Borderline / mild learning disability as a secondary diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorders
About us
The Lighthouse Darwen, Lancashire
Four bedded mixed sex (age 8 18) therapeutic placement for young people with mental health difficulties. Young people will stay at The Lighthouse for approx. 12 weeks (this maybe longer dependant on clinical need) to engage in a therapeutic program to stabilise their mental health and learn new ways of coping.
You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team in planning and delivering bespoke care and treatment plans. This is a new and exciting opportunity to be involved in a service that is the first of its kind and have an opportunity to input into the development of systems and services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THIS JOB IS FOR NIGHTS ONLY
Job role to include the following:
- Engaging young people and developing therapeutic relationships
- Supporting young people through therapeutic interventions/programs
- Escorting and supporting young people in the community
- Attending meetings to share feedback about young persons presentation
- Completing records and notes in accordance with policy
- Safeguarding young people
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Organising with the young person a weekly planner
- Providing stimulating activity
- Life skills development
- Physical health monitoring
- Empowering young people to be the best they can be
- Supervising support staff
- Verbal de-escalation
- Use of DBT language Training will be provided.
- Working with families and carers
- Adhere to data protection act and policies
- Attend and participate in handovers
- Monitoring young peoples health and well-being and reporting back to senior staff
- Uphold and adhere to all local and company policy and procedures
- Information governance
- Work with the wider/local community in a positive manner
The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative and are intended to give an idea about the range and type of expected duties, they are subject to change, modification in line with development of the service and staff member.
All staff members employed by Associated Wellbeing Ltd are expected to be familiar with and aware of their responsibilities in relation to local childrens safeguarding board, local adult safeguarding board and procedures for safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THIS JOB IS FOR NIGHTS ONLY
Job role to include the following:
- Engaging young people and developing therapeutic relationships
- Supporting young people through therapeutic interventions/programs
- Escorting and supporting young people in the community
- Attending meetings to share feedback about young persons presentation
- Completing records and notes in accordance with policy
- Safeguarding young people
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Organising with the young person a weekly planner
- Providing stimulating activity
- Life skills development
- Physical health monitoring
- Empowering young people to be the best they can be
- Supervising support staff
- Verbal de-escalation
- Use of DBT language Training will be provided.
- Working with families and carers
- Adhere to data protection act and policies
- Attend and participate in handovers
- Monitoring young peoples health and well-being and reporting back to senior staff
- Uphold and adhere to all local and company policy and procedures
- Information governance
- Work with the wider/local community in a positive manner
The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative and are intended to give an idea about the range and type of expected duties, they are subject to change, modification in line with development of the service and staff member.
All staff members employed by Associated Wellbeing Ltd are expected to be familiar with and aware of their responsibilities in relation to local childrens safeguarding board, local adult safeguarding board and procedures for safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN with 1 year post qualification
- Experience of working in an acute setting
Desirable
- Experience working with young people
- Interest in Personality Disorder
- Hardworking and motivated
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Team player
- Good sense of humour
- Reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Prioritise workload
- Act with honesty and integrity
- Basic IT skills
- Positive role model
- Managing challenging behavior
- Have a helpful attitude
- Knowledge of childrens safeguarding
- Be a positive representative for the company
- Non-judgmental
- Health and social care qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Psychology qualification
- Speak another language
- A good understanding of young peoples mental health difficulties
- Ability to monitor physical health Early warning scores.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an inpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of working nights
- Experience of working with people with complex social and emotional difficulties
- Experience of working with people who have substance misuse issues
- Driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN with 1 year post qualification
- Experience of working in an acute setting
Desirable
- Experience working with young people
- Interest in Personality Disorder
- Hardworking and motivated
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Team player
- Good sense of humour
- Reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Prioritise workload
- Act with honesty and integrity
- Basic IT skills
- Positive role model
- Managing challenging behavior
- Have a helpful attitude
- Knowledge of childrens safeguarding
- Be a positive representative for the company
- Non-judgmental
- Health and social care qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Psychology qualification
- Speak another language
- A good understanding of young peoples mental health difficulties
- Ability to monitor physical health Early warning scores.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an inpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of working nights
- Experience of working with people with complex social and emotional difficulties
- Experience of working with people who have substance misuse issues
- Driving licence
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
