Job responsibilities
Main Duties and responsibilities:
Haven (Evening service) In this part of the role
you will be the lead support and responsible for providing direct urgent
emotional support for CYP presenting significant critical safety needs and behaviours that challenge. After initial contact with one of our identified
urgent / emergency service referral partners, the Haven service provides
immediate intervention.
This service supports CYP through highly targeted
interventions with immediate care needs within the Getting risk support /
Getting more help elements of the iTHRIVE model.
Independently conduct rapid assessment of referred
CYP against service inclusion / exclusion criteria in liaison with Police,
Ambulance, ED and CAMHS, collaborate with these services to agree and
coordinate ongoing safety on acceptance to service.
Implement immediate mood regulation interventions and
emotional support for CYP experiencing urgent mental health issues.
Conduct rapid risk assessments and agree necessary
collaborative interventions with referral partners to identify the severity of
mental health need mitigate identified risks and develop appropriate, effective
urgent high need safety plans.
Deescalate and compassionately manage presenting
CYPs potential behaviours that challenge.
Report any identified safeguarding concerns of CYP
and coordinate necessary actions to mitigate any immediate risks to self /
others.
Liaise with Caregivers and referral partners
to ensure ongoing immediate safety of CYP post intervention and coordinate a safe
return to home residence or work with partners to identify safe emergency
accommodation.
Develop and
implement follow-up care plans, including referrals to appropriate mental
health services (internal Be U Swindon & external service offers).
Offer
guidance and support to families and caregivers, helping them understand and effectively
respond to the mental health needs of their children.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring
all interventions and plans are thoroughly documented.
Participate in ongoing training and professional
development opportunities to stay current with best practices in mental health
care.
Hubs (Day services) This part of the role
delivers emotional support to CYP in community settings inc. education settings,
community centres and Be U therapeutic spaces.
This service supports CYP presenting with care
needs within Getting Advice / Getting Help elements of the iTHRIVE model.
Develop
individualised care plans based on assessments, considering the unique needs
and circumstances of each child.
Provide
evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual and group therapeutic
interventions to CYP.
Engage
with children in various settings, including schools and community centres.
Work
closely with families as appropriate to offer guidance, education, and support
in managing their child's mental health challenges.
Provide
training and resources to parents and caregivers to help them understand and
address their childs mental health needs effectively.
Collaborate
with schools, healthcare providers, social services, and other community organisations
to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to each child's well-being.
Advocate
for the mental health needs of children and adolescents within the community,
promoting awareness and reducing stigma.
Respond
to identified safeguarding concerns, providing immediate support and
intervention to children and families in need.
Maintain
accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, treatment plans, progress
notes, and other relevant documentation.
Stay
current with developments in child and adolescent mental health, attending
training sessions, workshops, and conferences as needed.
Participate
in regular supervision and peer support meetings to ensure best practices and
continuous professional growth.
Engage
with local communities to raise awareness about mental health issues and
available support services for children and young people.
Any
other duties appropriate to role to support the development of the service
offer and quality of care received by CYP.
This job
profile is intended as a general guide to the responsibilities attached to the
post and may be altered from time to time, following consultation with the post
holder to reflect changing needs of the
service &/or ABLs priorities
Skills & Competencies required:
Strong
urgent intervention, de-escalation and risk assessment skills.
Understanding
of emergency and urgent services and effective collaboration to mitigate
identified risks.
Resilience
to highly demanding care environments.
Compassionate
when responding to significant behaviours that challenge.
Excellent
understanding of CYP MH challenges and effective interventions.
Adept
at coordinating emergency continuation plans such as facilitating safe return
to home residence / emergency housing and hostels.
Proficiency
in maintaining detailed and accurate documentation.
Familiarity
with local mental health resources and services.
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and
rapport with children, families, and professionals.
Ability
to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Cultural
competency and sensitivity to the diverse needs of the community.
