Job summary
30 hours per week.
This is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 professionally registered clinician to work within the CAMHS Early Help
Pathway working with Children, Young people and families as a CAMHS
Early Help Practitioner. This role will be joining an already established team
within the CAMHS service supporting provision of early intervention services within
CAMHS early help working with Families and young people providing assessments
and targeted short term interventions of up to 8 sessions within the I-THRIVE
model, focusing on early intervention.
The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional,
psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drive
for early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact
services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In
line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will
actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and
young people in the community.
This role will include some consultation aspects to the role
and contribute to the CAMHS advice line as part of the continued provision of
Mental health services for Child, Young people and families.
This role involves a hybrid model of working with access
to office/clinical space as well as some ability to work remotely.
This role will require a professional registration. Previous
applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the early help pathway locality to
work with children & young people who may present with emerging mental
health difficulties.
Deliver evidence based, targeted interventions (1-1 &
group) in a timely manner implementing Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS)
effectively.
Provide assessments in a timely manner.
Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings to have an oversight
of mental health elements of a multi-agency plan around a child.
Participate in the delivery of training programmes for
schools & community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training.
Maintain standards of care to the highest level within available
resources.
Actively participate in line management with senior &
junior members of staff.
Liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways across the city.
Develop & maintain relationships with providers, both statutory & non-statutory.
Maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at
all times.
Communicate clearly with children & young people, their
families & all other health professional groups about their mental health concerns.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under
the Skilled Worker route.
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.
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
The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional,
psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drive
for early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact
services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In
line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will
actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and
young people in the community.
The post holder will work with the CAMHS liaison
practitioners to support children and young people where there is concern about
emerging mental health issues or behaviours.
The post holder will support the consultation process to the
network or directly to the child, young person and their family. The post
holder will have an identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in
further assessment, targeted intervention or group work that would meet the
needs of the child or young person.
The post holder will deliver training to community services
and schools
Provide assessments, targeted interventions and advice &
support for children & young people.
Direct clinical work with children/young people and their
families including work in schools and other community settings within a
multi-disciplinary team. The post holders caseload is children and young people
with the focus being on early intervention & prevention in line within the
I-THRIVE model.
Consultation with professionals, colleagues and
parent/carers.
To work as part of the locality facing early help pathway to
work with children and young people who may present with emerging mental health
difficulties.
To deliver evidence based targeted interventions in a timely
manner
To contribute to the early help assessment clinics to ensure
that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate
targeted interventions.
Delivery of group based, needs let groups within the school
and community setting. To support the delivery of evidence based parenting
programmes for children and young people with mental health issues.
Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND
meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of
mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child.
To function as a member of the locality facing CAMHS early
help pathway 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) and minimum data set
Participate in the delivery of training programmes for
schools and community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training
Maintain standards of care to highest level within available
resources.
To actively participate in line management with senior and
junior members of staff.
To liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways 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.
Provide mentorship for students by being a
supervisor/assessor
Please see full job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional,
psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drive
for early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact
services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In
line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will
actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and
young people in the community.
The post holder will work with the CAMHS liaison
practitioners to support children and young people where there is concern about
emerging mental health issues or behaviours.
The post holder will support the consultation process to the
network or directly to the child, young person and their family. The post
holder will have an identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in
further assessment, targeted intervention or group work that would meet the
needs of the child or young person.
The post holder will deliver training to community services
and schools
Provide assessments, targeted interventions and advice &
support for children & young people.
Direct clinical work with children/young people and their
families including work in schools and other community settings within a
multi-disciplinary team. The post holders caseload is children and young people
with the focus being on early intervention & prevention in line within the
I-THRIVE model.
Consultation with professionals, colleagues and
parent/carers.
To work as part of the locality facing early help pathway to
work with children and young people who may present with emerging mental health
difficulties.
To deliver evidence based targeted interventions in a timely
manner
To contribute to the early help assessment clinics to ensure
that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate
targeted interventions.
Delivery of group based, needs let groups within the school
and community setting. To support the delivery of evidence based parenting
programmes for children and young people with mental health issues.
Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND
meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of
mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child.
To function as a member of the locality facing CAMHS early
help pathway 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) and minimum data set
Participate in the delivery of training programmes for
schools and community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training
Maintain standards of care to highest level within available
resources.
To actively participate in line management with senior and
junior members of staff.
To liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways 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.
Provide mentorship for students by being a
supervisor/assessor
Please see full job description attached
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise Time management and meeting deadlines Experience in assessing mental health assessments including risk management Ability to work effectively under pressure Self-motivating Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to children's mental health Experience of multi-agency working Knowledge of I-THRIVE model.
Desirable
- IT skills and be familiar with various programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience working with children & young people who have mental health difficulties Experience and knowledge of mental health assessments including risk management. Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds. Experience of multi-agency working Experience of managing own caseload and being an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience of working within children's mental health. Experience of supporting students Line management of junior staff members.
Qualifications
Essential
- Core degree qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Worker / OT with relevant experience of working with children & young people in mental health. Appropriate Professional Registration relevant to professional qualification i.e. NMC, HCPC Please see full person specification attached
Desirable
- Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health. Clinical supervisor & assessor training to support students on placements or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel across Plymouth Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and across Livewell if required
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise Time management and meeting deadlines Experience in assessing mental health assessments including risk management Ability to work effectively under pressure Self-motivating Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to children's mental health Experience of multi-agency working Knowledge of I-THRIVE model.
Desirable
- IT skills and be familiar with various programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience working with children & young people who have mental health difficulties Experience and knowledge of mental health assessments including risk management. Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds. Experience of multi-agency working Experience of managing own caseload and being an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience of working within children's mental health. Experience of supporting students Line management of junior staff members.
Qualifications
Essential
- Core degree qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Worker / OT with relevant experience of working with children & young people in mental health. Appropriate Professional Registration relevant to professional qualification i.e. NMC, HCPC Please see full person specification attached
Desirable
- Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health. Clinical supervisor & assessor training to support students on placements or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel across Plymouth Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and across Livewell if required
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
