Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Graduate Mental Health Worker to work within Enfys (a psychology led service for children who are looked after). This growing team supports families of children who are in foster care, residential care and adopted children. This post is community based and offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside families in their homes as well as linking in with schools and other agencies involved in a child's care, particularly with social services. The post holder will be part of the wider Child Development and Health Psychology Service.
The post holder will join a group of clinical psychologists, graduate mental health workers, an occupational therapist and an administrator. Regular supervision, joint working and training are key aspects of the service. The department enjoys a good relationship with the South Wales Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology.
The service is committed to supporting staff in their continuing professional development and specialist interests.
You will contribute to the services provided for children, young people and their families with regard to assessment, intervention and consultation on emotional wellbeing. Enfys are a DDP-informed team, and also draw on a range of psychological therapies e.g. systemic, ACT, DBT. You will promote service initiatives, take a role in enhancing multi-disciplinary team work and developing links with the wider network.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist within the service, the Graduate Mental Health Worker will;
Co-deliver therapeutic groups to foster carers, adoptive parents and professionals
Offer support young people and their families in understanding the impact of developmental trauma
Support Clinical Psychologists in consultations with social workers, education staff and other professionals within the care group
Engage in audit and research opportunities as they arise across the service
Attend weekly team meetings and reflective practice sessions within Enfys.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- Good degree in a health related subject (as main or sole subject), already awarded. In practice this is taken to be at least a 2(1)-class degree.
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Significant work experience with people who have mental health problems, including children and young people (this includes, but is not limited to paid employment).
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with disabilities, mental health needs, or children looked after.
Skills
Essential
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Basic competence in research
Desirable
- IT skills in statistical data analysis, and designing presentations
Special Knowledge
Essential
- NHS functioning issues
- Aspects of common mental health problems, and child development
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialised therapies relevant to working with children and young people, and families
Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- Time management skills
- Emotional resilience
- Ability to work respectfully and empathically
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in the NHS
- Knowledge of the Welsh Language
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- Good degree in a health related subject (as main or sole subject), already awarded. In practice this is taken to be at least a 2(1)-class degree.
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Significant work experience with people who have mental health problems, including children and young people (this includes, but is not limited to paid employment).
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with disabilities, mental health needs, or children looked after.
Skills
Essential
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Basic competence in research
Desirable
- IT skills in statistical data analysis, and designing presentations
Special Knowledge
Essential
- NHS functioning issues
- Aspects of common mental health problems, and child development
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialised therapies relevant to working with children and young people, and families
Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- Time management skills
- Emotional resilience
- Ability to work respectfully and empathically
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in the NHS
- Knowledge of the Welsh Language
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).
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).
