Keyworker - CAMHS

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where you can support young people with autism or learning disabilities?Keyworking is a unique role and could be the perfect fit for someone who is dynamic, innovative and has a real passion for making a difference. If you are a team player, keen to support others, this could be the job for you!

Please call us to arrange an informal visit to the office, meet the team or ask for more information on the role. We welcome interest from anyone with professional experience with children and young people as well as those with relevant lived experience.

The Keyworker Role is a part of the NHS Improvement Long Term Plan to improve outcomes for children and young people with Autism and / or Learning Disabilities, who are either in a mental health inpatient setting or who are at risk of being admitted. More information on this initiative can be found at https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/care/children-young-people/keyworkers/.

We have two positions available - One based in mid Cornwall and the other in the east of the county. Please note in your supporting statement which area you are applying to.

Main duties of the job

The role is unique in its development of a multi-agency commitment around the child to improve health, social and educational outcomes for the child and young person. The Post holder will be expected to have excellent communication skills to enable them to live the journey with the young person. They will ensure that the child's needs are modelled across settings and that barriers to delivery are flagged with relevant agencies.

The Keyworkers will be assigned to a small number of young people and work intensively with them and their families, under the supervision of a senior keyworker. Successful candidates will be innovative and dynamic thinkers, who place the child and young person at the heart of decision making and ensure their voice is heard.

As Cornwall is a rural county there is an expectation for key workers to have a driving license and access to a car. Training for this role will build on the post holders understanding of autism, learning disabilities and how these relate to trauma and the risk of inpatient admissions. Continuing professional development opportunities are available and support will be given to deliver the role.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon.As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.