Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within
Livewell Southwest CAMHS Neuro developmental team and we are looking to recruit
a band 3 Community Support Worker to work in the intensive support part of the Neurodiversity
Pathway with children who have or are suspected as having a neurodevelopmental
disorder and are presenting in crisis. The post will be based at the Terraces
on the Mount Gould Hospital site, the team works closely with all other
specialist CAMHS teams.
The CAMHS Neurodiversity Pathway work with
children and young people aged between 5 & 18 and their families/carers. We
are fundamentally positioned within the wider network of services for children
and young people across Plymouth which supports multi-disciplinary working.
This role is central to the CAMHS strategy of
collaboration to reduce health inequalities across the city as well as
improving access to mental health services.
Please note
that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker
route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information"
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
be responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing
of children and young people with neuro developmental Disorders such as Autism
Spectrum Condition, ADHD and Tourettes Syndrome.
The post holder will
offer support and guidance to young people who are presenting in crisis. They
will also offer support to the young persons family and there will be a high
level of engagement with schools and other agencies involved in the childs
life.
The
post holder will provide psycho education to young people and families around
their diagnoses and will work with them on the triggers for their presenting
difficulties. They will also attend meetings with the wider network.
The
post holder will observe children in schools and provide a report of their
findings in order to assist in a wider neuro developmental assessment.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as
part of the CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team to work with children and
young people
who may present in crisis.
To support the delivery of evidence
based targeted interventions in a timely manner
To contribute to the gathering of
relevant and appropriate information from schools prior to assessment clinics
to ensure that the assessing clinician has the information to support the
assessment process.
To
observe children in schools and provide a report of their findings in order to
assist in a wider neuro developmental assessment.
To co run a drop in group for children
and families that are on the waiting list for assessment
To work with the young person and family
in a community setting that meets their needs
To support the delivery of evidence
based parenting programmes for children and young people with mental health
issues.
To support the Childrens Day Programme
when required
Where appropriate represent CAMHS in multi-agency
meetings such as EHA, SEND meetings or child protection meetings to share and
gather relevant information
To function as a member of the Neuro
Developmental Team team taking appropriate responsibility for the
implementation of decisions made by the team.
Ensure planned interventions are
implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Maintain standards of care to highest
level within available resources.
To actively participate in line
management with senior members of staff.
To liaise effectively with the other
CAMHS community teams across the city.
To develop and maintain relationships
with providers statutory and non-statutory.
To maintain confidentiality in respect
of the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children and
young people, their families and all other health professional groups about
their health problems.
Actively participate in clinical
governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of
care or clinical policy development.
Ensure that children and young people
are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and
how they can access specific interventions.
This is to promote person-centred planning.
Please see JD/PS for full information
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as
part of the CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team to work with children and
young people
who may present in crisis.
To support the delivery of evidence
based targeted interventions in a timely manner
To contribute to the gathering of
relevant and appropriate information from schools prior to assessment clinics
to ensure that the assessing clinician has the information to support the
assessment process.
To
observe children in schools and provide a report of their findings in order to
assist in a wider neuro developmental assessment.
To co run a drop in group for children
and families that are on the waiting list for assessment
To work with the young person and family
in a community setting that meets their needs
To support the delivery of evidence
based parenting programmes for children and young people with mental health
issues.
To support the Childrens Day Programme
when required
Where appropriate represent CAMHS in multi-agency
meetings such as EHA, SEND meetings or child protection meetings to share and
gather relevant information
To function as a member of the Neuro
Developmental Team team taking appropriate responsibility for the
implementation of decisions made by the team.
Ensure planned interventions are
implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Maintain standards of care to highest
level within available resources.
To actively participate in line
management with senior members of staff.
To liaise effectively with the other
CAMHS community teams across the city.
To develop and maintain relationships
with providers statutory and non-statutory.
To maintain confidentiality in respect
of the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children and
young people, their families and all other health professional groups about
their health problems.
Actively participate in clinical
governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of
care or clinical policy development.
Ensure that children and young people
are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and
how they can access specific interventions.
This is to promote person-centred planning.
Please see JD/PS for full information
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of mental health problems.
- Knowledge of own limitations.
- Vocational Qualification Level III in Healthcare or able to demonstrate the ability, skills & knowledge to work at this level.
- Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
- Some experience / knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
- Some experience/ability in communicating with other professionals from the multidisciplinary team and professionals from other health settings and agencies.
- Team player.
- Caring and supportive attitude, but with the ability to be firm.
- Good communication skills.
- Clear accurate record keeping.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health problems/mental illness in young people and evidenced based treatments.
- Understanding of child protection.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification Level III in Healthcare or able to demonstrate the ability, skills & knowledge to work at this level.
- Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent.
Desirable
- Provide 1:1 support for activities with young people in the community.
- Understanding and commitment to multidisciplinary methods of working.
- Facilitate group activities under the guidance of senior members of the team.
Experience
Essential
- A background of working in a care setting and/or education / social care setting. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity.
- Experience of working with people with neuro developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of mental health problems.
- Knowledge of own limitations.
- Vocational Qualification Level III in Healthcare or able to demonstrate the ability, skills & knowledge to work at this level.
- Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
- Some experience / knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
- Some experience/ability in communicating with other professionals from the multidisciplinary team and professionals from other health settings and agencies.
- Team player.
- Caring and supportive attitude, but with the ability to be firm.
- Good communication skills.
- Clear accurate record keeping.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health problems/mental illness in young people and evidenced based treatments.
- Understanding of child protection.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification Level III in Healthcare or able to demonstrate the ability, skills & knowledge to work at this level.
- Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent.
Desirable
- Provide 1:1 support for activities with young people in the community.
- Understanding and commitment to multidisciplinary methods of working.
- Facilitate group activities under the guidance of senior members of the team.
Experience
Essential
- A background of working in a care setting and/or education / social care setting. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity.
- Experience of working with people with neuro developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD.
Additional information
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).
