Job summary
Are you an
experienced child and adolescent mental health practitioner looking for an
exciting opportunity to make a positive difference to the mental health of children
and young people aged four to eighteen years of age? Do you have the ability to
both deliver high quality interventions, and develop the skills and knowledge
of universal child practitioners in child and adolescent mental health?
If so, we are
looking for a Primary Mental Health Worker to support the delivery of
Gatesheads innovative and creative targeted Children and Young Peoples Mental
Health Service (Getting Help).
This
multi-disciplinary team delivers evidence based interventions for children,
young people and their families who present with a wide range of mental health
difficulties.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to
work as a member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service in Gateshead,
providing Getting Help Mental Health interventions to Children and Young
People.
This includes the direct provision
of evidence based, outcome focused standards of care to children, young people
and families and the delivery of high quality training, consultation and
support to other Childrens Service Providers.
You must have:
- Core
Professional qualification and registration (i.e. Nursing, Social Worker, B.Ed/
PGCE (with Qualified Teacher Status), O.T.) or Appropriate professional
qualification and registration/accreditation(if newly
qualified, this must be achieved within 6 months of being in post) in therapeutic training such as CBT, IPT-A,
EMDR, Counselling for Depression, etc.
- Additional
qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or
other relevant area, or significant experience of working to support the mental
health needs of children, young people and families.
- Experience
of working within a community context.
- Ability
to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and
evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their
families.
- Knowledge
and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
For an informal discussion about this
post please contact Fiona Scott,
Clinical Team Manager on 01912834560
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
-
To work as a member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental
Health Service in Gateshead providing Getting Help Mental Health
interventions to Children and Young People.
- This includes the direct provision of evidence based, outcome
focused standards of care to children, young people and families and the
delivery of high quality training, consultation and support to other Childrens
Service Providers.
- To act as a resource for all
members of the multi-disciplinary team, keeping up to date with research
literature and practice guidance, and
provide expert advice in relation to the mental health of targeted
groups of children and young people.
- The service will be delivered from a community base as an integral
part of an agreed model of multi-agency CYPMH provision.
- To assist the senior management team to lead, motivate and support
the team through the provision of supervision, role modelling and clinical
expertise.
- The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and
behaviours.
- To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people
with mental health conditions.
- To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area
and the wider Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
-
To work as a member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental
Health Service in Gateshead providing Getting Help Mental Health
interventions to Children and Young People.
- This includes the direct provision of evidence based, outcome
focused standards of care to children, young people and families and the
delivery of high quality training, consultation and support to other Childrens
Service Providers.
- To act as a resource for all
members of the multi-disciplinary team, keeping up to date with research
literature and practice guidance, and
provide expert advice in relation to the mental health of targeted
groups of children and young people.
- The service will be delivered from a community base as an integral
part of an agreed model of multi-agency CYPMH provision.
- To assist the senior management team to lead, motivate and support
the team through the provision of supervision, role modelling and clinical
expertise.
- The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and
behaviours.
- To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people
with mental health conditions.
- To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area
and the wider Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within a community context.
- Proven record in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training with own specialism.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Experience in supervising professional colleagues from non-specialist backgrounds.
- Experience of working in the area of research or audit.
- Experience of working within Primary Care Settings.
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families.
- Skilled in the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions including individual, family and group work.
- Ability to be a role model in terms of values, attitudes and behaviours, in line with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust organisational framework.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work at the complex interface between universal and specialist childrens service provision.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent time and caseload management.
Desirable
- Skilled in the delivery of clinical and caseload supervision.
- Proven ability to design and deliver training to a broad range of professionals.
- Ability to offer consultation and advice to a broad range of professionals.
- and work cooperatively to deliver joint interventions with a range of providers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Core Professional qualification and registration (i.e. Nursing, Social Worker, B.Ed/ PGCE (with Qualified Teacher Status), O.T.) or Appropriate professional qualification and registration/accreditation(if newly qualified, this must be achieved within 6 months of being in post) in therapeutic training such as CBT, IPT-A, EMDR, Counselling for Depression, etc.
- Additional qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area, or significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
Desirable
- Accreditation with relevant therapeutic body.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Car driver.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within a community context.
- Proven record in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training with own specialism.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Experience in supervising professional colleagues from non-specialist backgrounds.
- Experience of working in the area of research or audit.
- Experience of working within Primary Care Settings.
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families.
- Skilled in the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions including individual, family and group work.
- Ability to be a role model in terms of values, attitudes and behaviours, in line with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust organisational framework.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work at the complex interface between universal and specialist childrens service provision.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent time and caseload management.
Desirable
- Skilled in the delivery of clinical and caseload supervision.
- Proven ability to design and deliver training to a broad range of professionals.
- Ability to offer consultation and advice to a broad range of professionals.
- and work cooperatively to deliver joint interventions with a range of providers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Core Professional qualification and registration (i.e. Nursing, Social Worker, B.Ed/ PGCE (with Qualified Teacher Status), O.T.) or Appropriate professional qualification and registration/accreditation(if newly qualified, this must be achieved within 6 months of being in post) in therapeutic training such as CBT, IPT-A, EMDR, Counselling for Depression, etc.
- Additional qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area, or significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
Desirable
- Accreditation with relevant therapeutic body.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Car driver.
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gateshead Children & Young Peoples Mental Health Services
Grassbanks
Gateshead
NE10 8DX
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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