Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our innovative and dynamic Targeted CAMHS team. The post holder will be a member of one of our community-based teams working in partnership with social care, health and education agencies. To deliver accessible therapeutic support for children & young people with a range of emotional & mental health difficulties. The children & young people who access our services present with a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties ranging from mild to moderate.
As a CAMHS Level 3 Family Support Worker, you will be an integral team member offering consultation, assessment and evidence-based interventions to children and young people we serve.
The post-holder will work as part of the Targeted CAMHS Citywide team in the community as part of a multi disciplinary team delivering, high-quality; brief outcome focused therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, these may include anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
Main duties of the job
Knowledge of different theories, models and approaches to working with children and families and experience of applying these to practice.
Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and experience of applying legislation and policy and procedure to practice, including the relevant assessment framework and integrated working.
Ability to conduct assessments and analyse findings to formulate action plans, and the ability to produce high quality written records and reports.
Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions with vulnerable children and young people & families, from a variety of backgrounds, in an outcome focused way
Knowledge and understanding of multi-agency & partnership working and the variety of services available to families.
About us
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
Smart Working to support your work life balance
Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
NCC is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and wed like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the
legislative and statutory planning frameworks, Government guidance and
strategic aims in order to provide an integrated childrens service within a
multi-agency locality team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the
legislative and statutory planning frameworks, Government guidance and
strategic aims in order to provide an integrated childrens service within a
multi-agency locality team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A practical knowledge and understanding of child development and the needs of children, young people, and families.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and experience of applying legislation and policy and procedure to practice, including the relevant assessment framework and integrated working.
- Knowledge and understanding of multi-agency & partnership working and the variety of services available to families.
- Knowledge of different theories, models and approaches to working with children and families and experience of applying these to practice.
- Understanding of the City Council and its strategic aims.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with children and adults.
- Ability to build good working relationships with families and over-come barriers to them engaging.
- Ability to manage allocated cases and a commitment to integrated working.
- Ability to conduct assessments and analyse findings to formulate action plans, and the ability to produce high quality written records and reports.
- Ability to support and mentor less experienced staff, volunteers and student placements.
- Ability to represent the Family Community Teams in a variety of forums.
- Ability to think clearly under pressure, and manage crisis situations.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
- A commitment to high quality child-centred family services.
- Ability to demonstrate a solution-focused approach that will give confidence to children, young people and their families.
- Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and adults, from a variety of backgrounds, in an outcome focused way.
- Experience of supporting children, young people and families to manage change.
- Experience of working in partnership with children, young people, families and communities to shape and enhance service provision.
- Experience of effectively using a range of preventative and early intervention theories and models when working with children & families to prevent the need for specialist services.
- Ability to use IT systems effectively, including departmental recording systems and Windows based information technology.
- Ability to input and maintain case records, reports and correspondence.
- Honesty and Integrity
- Sensitivity to a diverse range of service users and evidence of responding to their different needs.
- Experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes.
- An understanding to the City Councils Equality and Diversity Policy, a commitment to its implementation and application in employment and service delivery.
- A commitment to supervision and professional development.
- Be willing to work across Family Community Teams as required to meet the needs of the service.
- Willing to work flexibly and outside normal office hours.
- Must be willing to undertake a CRB check at the appropriate level.
- Willing to comply with the City Council's non-smoking policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A practical knowledge and understanding of child development and the needs of children, young people, and families.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and experience of applying legislation and policy and procedure to practice, including the relevant assessment framework and integrated working.
- Knowledge and understanding of multi-agency & partnership working and the variety of services available to families.
- Knowledge of different theories, models and approaches to working with children and families and experience of applying these to practice.
- Understanding of the City Council and its strategic aims.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with children and adults.
- Ability to build good working relationships with families and over-come barriers to them engaging.
- Ability to manage allocated cases and a commitment to integrated working.
- Ability to conduct assessments and analyse findings to formulate action plans, and the ability to produce high quality written records and reports.
- Ability to support and mentor less experienced staff, volunteers and student placements.
- Ability to represent the Family Community Teams in a variety of forums.
- Ability to think clearly under pressure, and manage crisis situations.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
- A commitment to high quality child-centred family services.
- Ability to demonstrate a solution-focused approach that will give confidence to children, young people and their families.
- Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and adults, from a variety of backgrounds, in an outcome focused way.
- Experience of supporting children, young people and families to manage change.
- Experience of working in partnership with children, young people, families and communities to shape and enhance service provision.
- Experience of effectively using a range of preventative and early intervention theories and models when working with children & families to prevent the need for specialist services.
- Ability to use IT systems effectively, including departmental recording systems and Windows based information technology.
- Ability to input and maintain case records, reports and correspondence.
- Honesty and Integrity
- Sensitivity to a diverse range of service users and evidence of responding to their different needs.
- Experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes.
- An understanding to the City Councils Equality and Diversity Policy, a commitment to its implementation and application in employment and service delivery.
- A commitment to supervision and professional development.
- Be willing to work across Family Community Teams as required to meet the needs of the service.
- Willing to work flexibly and outside normal office hours.
- Must be willing to undertake a CRB check at the appropriate level.
- Willing to comply with the City Council's non-smoking policy.
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.
