Job summary
30 Hours Per Week. This is an exciting new
opportunity for a full time band 3 support worker to join an expanding team
working within CAMHS Neurodiversity Pathway working with Children, Young people
and families. You will join an established pathway within CAMHS service
supporting provision of early intervention services within the community the
aim is to support both the Child Development Centre and Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Children, Young people and families post diagnostically.
You would be part of a pathway
that is delivering early intervention services to Children and Young People
(CYP) and their families in their community. The core function of the pathway
will be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structure
group work-themed, Drop-ins, Child-led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support.
You will also support covering a telephone advisory line which will run from
Monday to Friday 0900-1700 and cover the Plymouth and Devon areas.
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 with regards to eligibility.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the
Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people and families post
diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre or the Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of
evidence-based support in a timely manner
The core function of the pathway
will be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structure
group work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support.
They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line
To support the delivery of
evidence-based parenting programmes for children and young people.
Ensure planned interventions are
implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
All Livewell Southwest staff are
expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
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
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
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the
Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people and families post
diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre or the Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of
evidence-based support in a timely manner
The core function of the pathway
will be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structure
group work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support.
They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line which will run
from Monday to Friday 0900-1700 and cover the Plymouth and Devon areas.
To support the delivery of
evidence-based parenting programmes for children and young people.
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 and junior members of staff.
To liaise effectively with the
other key stake holders 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.
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
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the
Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people and families post
diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre or the Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of
evidence-based support in a timely manner
The core function of the pathway
will be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structure
group work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support.
They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line which will run
from Monday to Friday 0900-1700 and cover the Plymouth and Devon areas.
To support the delivery of
evidence-based parenting programmes for children and young people.
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 and junior members of staff.
To liaise effectively with the
other key stake holders 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of relevant study.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of mental health problems.
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Awareness of child protection and safeguarding.
Desirable
- Awareness of Mental Health Act Legislation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- A background of working in a care setting and/or a desire to undertake a career in mental health. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of relevant study.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of professional boundaries.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of mental health problems.
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Awareness of child protection and safeguarding.
Desirable
- Awareness of Mental Health Act Legislation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- A background of working in a care setting and/or a desire to undertake a career in mental health. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity
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).
