CAMHS Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

The closing date is 04 December 2024

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve recovery and emotional wellbeing. You must be committed to person centres approaches, supporting children, young people and families to recognise their potential whilst at the same time acknowledging their fears and worries and supporting them to overcome barriers to achieving their goals and wishes. We are looking for an adaptable and reflective team player who can work effectively within their host team whilst developing positive relationships and effective liaison with other health departments or partner agencies.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic high quality day-to-day care for children, young people and families who access our community child and adolescent mental health services, these posts will have a specific focus on supporting and preparing older adolescents who are transitioning between Children's and adults services. These are new posts and are an opportunity to work with CAMHS and adult mental health services to ensure that transition between services is person centred and needs based and occurs in a way that supports resilience and promotes recovery.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS758-1124

Job locations

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Marine Drive

Rhyl

LL18 3AS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The details and main responsibilities of this role are outlined in the documents attached to the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The details and main responsibilities of this role are outlined in the documents attached to the advert.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent working experience or to be willing to undertake NVQ level 3 and to complete within 2 years.
  • Knowledge of mental health

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people.

Desirable

  • Experience within Mental Health

Values

Essential

  • Able to communicate with people at all levels
  • Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment.
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Other

Essential

  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent working experience or to be willing to undertake NVQ level 3 and to complete within 2 years.
  • Knowledge of mental health

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people.

Desirable

  • Experience within Mental Health

Values

Essential

  • Able to communicate with people at all levels
  • Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment.
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Other

Essential

  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Marine Drive

Rhyl

LL18 3AS


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Marine Drive

Rhyl

LL18 3AS


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Lead

Jen Webster & Eilian Marshall

jennifer.webster@wales.nhs.uk

03000856023

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS758-1124

Job locations

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Marine Drive

Rhyl

LL18 3AS


Supporting documents

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