Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Children and Young Persons Worker to work within our North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP).
Ideally the candidate would have previous experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse providing safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice, and use of psycho social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve their goal.
As NTRP works as a partnership you will be expected to work closely alongside Waythrough, and their management team, in order to provide support to their Children and Young Person's Team.
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care. The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students and/or peers.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality, holistic care, assessment and therapeutic interventions to young people accessing the service.
To work in collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate. To provide frequent 1-1 sessions, ensuring risk, vulnerabilities and safeguarding concerns are addressed. To ensure regular reviews of documentation
To manage complex risks competently and in accordance with Trust and Statutory guidance.
To support and advise practitioners within the Pathway.
You will be responsible for identifying health inequalities, give advice as to reasonable adjustments that can be made in order to ensure services are accessible
The post holder will work as a member of the MDT
To provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To practice autonomously within the Pathway and in accordance with local and trust Policy, Protocols, Standards and Guidelines.
Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services leading on defined projects as agreed with the Clinical Manager and in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.
You will be expected to represent the service in a number of forums including safeguarding meetings.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd May 2025
Closing date : 5th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd May 2025
Closing date : 5th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
- Mentor/Assessor Qualification
- Appropriate training i.e. Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection and up to date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
- Non medical prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working with children and young people. Experience of working with those who have complexities
- Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services
- Experience of MDT and multi agency Working
- Experience of autonomous casework management
Desirable
- Experience of working with drug and alcohol
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and liaison skills. Organisational and time management skills.
- leadership skills/delegation, IT skills
- Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure.
Additional Requiremetns
Essential
- Ability to meet travelling within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
- Mentor/Assessor Qualification
- Appropriate training i.e. Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection and up to date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
- Non medical prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working with children and young people. Experience of working with those who have complexities
- Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services
- Experience of MDT and multi agency Working
- Experience of autonomous casework management
Desirable
- Experience of working with drug and alcohol
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and liaison skills. Organisational and time management skills.
- leadership skills/delegation, IT skills
- Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure.
Additional Requiremetns
Essential
- Ability to meet travelling within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
