Job summary
Compass is delighted to have been selected as a new provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings in the city of Birmingham. Building on our commitment to and reputation for the delivery of values based, high-quality early intervention services to children, young people and families (CYPF) we are now recruiting to a range of new roles in the North/North East of Birmingham for our new service which commences in September 2023.
Do you have the passion and drive to embed evidence-based co-production practices across the teams with Children, Young People (CYP) and parents/carers to co-develop engagement protocols, materials, and ways of working to improve access and service experience for all populations including at risk CYP.
This role is a real opportunity to help shape the services we provide and to launch your career in mental health support to children, young people and families.
The job purpose is focused on engaging directly with CYP and supporting locality-based teams to engage with all populations representative of the local community and as a subject expert support teams to continuously strengthen co-production and engagement processes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will establish and support CYPF representation at all levels of the service such as connecting with youth councils, mental health ambassadors, user-led groups, and networks. Co-ordinating the recruitment of CYP and parent/carer peer champions will be a significant part of the role as will facilitating CYP and parents & carers representation on MHST Strategic & Locality steering groups and within the services shadow leadership team
You will have to demonstrate in your application that you have the ability to work creatively with Children and Young People, using a flexible and adaptive style to engage people from all of our local communities. Experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of models of peer participation and health promotion is highly desirable.
About us
Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
At Compass we positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance / salary review
Closing date: Sunday10th December 2023 Interviews: Friday 15th December 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass is delighted to have been selected as a new provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings in the city of Birmingham. Building on our commitment to and reputation for the delivery of values based, high-quality early intervention services to children, young people and families (CYPF) we are now recruiting to a range of new roles in the North/North East of Birmingham for our new service which commences in September 2023.
Do you have the passion and drive to embed evidence-based co-production practices across the teams with Children, Young People (CYP) and parents/carers to co-develop engagement protocols, materials, and ways of working to improve access and service experience for all populations including at risk CYP.
This role is a real opportunity to help shape the services we provide and to launch your career in mental health support to children, young people and families.
The job purpose is focused on engaging directly with CYP and supporting locality-based teams to engage with all populations representative of the local community and as a subject expert support teams to continuously strengthen co-production and engagement processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass is delighted to have been selected as a new provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings in the city of Birmingham. Building on our commitment to and reputation for the delivery of values based, high-quality early intervention services to children, young people and families (CYPF) we are now recruiting to a range of new roles in the North/North East of Birmingham for our new service which commences in September 2023.
Do you have the passion and drive to embed evidence-based co-production practices across the teams with Children, Young People (CYP) and parents/carers to co-develop engagement protocols, materials, and ways of working to improve access and service experience for all populations including at risk CYP.
This role is a real opportunity to help shape the services we provide and to launch your career in mental health support to children, young people and families.
The job purpose is focused on engaging directly with CYP and supporting locality-based teams to engage with all populations representative of the local community and as a subject expert support teams to continuously strengthen co-production and engagement processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Possession of NVQ 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working with CYP or adults in a community setting.
- Inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working.
- Delivery of behaviour change support.
- Involving CYP and their families in design, delivery and development of services.
- Obtaining information about an individuals circumstances/needs/preferences.
- Leading on promotion of service using social media platforms
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Development needs of CYP.
- Understanding of the Data Protection legislation and guidance.
- Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults at risk legislation and guidance.
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity legislation and guidance.
- Fraser and Gillick competency.
- Computer packages including Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of technology and social media to reach children and young people in all domains of communication.
- Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working outside normal office hours or at different venues on occasion.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
- Handling sensitive and confidential information and maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- Must be willing and commitment to undertake training
- Team Player able to work as part of a team, co-operate to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist whenever possible and appropriate.
- Interpersonal skills able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation.
- Strategic Thinking able to identify and manage risk.
- Confidence and Resilience able to deliver messages in a confident manner, with excellent presentation skills and group work skills.
- Communication skills excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to adjust communication style and content to the audience.
- Confidence & Resilience able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload and see tasks through to completion when under pressure.
- Flexible & Adaptable positive attitude to dealing with change; flexible and adaptable, and open to exploring new ideas. .
- Self-awareness ability to empathise with others, maturity to admit and rectify mistakes and strong degree of personal integrity to adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour.
- Motivated highly motivated and reliable and organised to plan and meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
Desirable
- Delivering health education sessions to groups of children or young people.
- Delivering health promotion messages around adolescent health.
- Understanding of Child Protection Principles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Possession of NVQ 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working with CYP or adults in a community setting.
- Inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working.
- Delivery of behaviour change support.
- Involving CYP and their families in design, delivery and development of services.
- Obtaining information about an individuals circumstances/needs/preferences.
- Leading on promotion of service using social media platforms
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Development needs of CYP.
- Understanding of the Data Protection legislation and guidance.
- Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults at risk legislation and guidance.
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity legislation and guidance.
- Fraser and Gillick competency.
- Computer packages including Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of technology and social media to reach children and young people in all domains of communication.
- Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working outside normal office hours or at different venues on occasion.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
- Handling sensitive and confidential information and maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- Must be willing and commitment to undertake training
- Team Player able to work as part of a team, co-operate to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist whenever possible and appropriate.
- Interpersonal skills able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation.
- Strategic Thinking able to identify and manage risk.
- Confidence and Resilience able to deliver messages in a confident manner, with excellent presentation skills and group work skills.
- Communication skills excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to adjust communication style and content to the audience.
- Confidence & Resilience able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload and see tasks through to completion when under pressure.
- Flexible & Adaptable positive attitude to dealing with change; flexible and adaptable, and open to exploring new ideas. .
- Self-awareness ability to empathise with others, maturity to admit and rectify mistakes and strong degree of personal integrity to adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour.
- Motivated highly motivated and reliable and organised to plan and meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
Desirable
- Delivering health education sessions to groups of children or young people.
- Delivering health promotion messages around adolescent health.
- Understanding of Child Protection Principles.
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.
