Job summary
Lived Experience Consultant - The LighthouseSupporting children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Lived Experience Consultant to join the Lighthouse, a highly specialist service for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse. We are seeking a practitioner with lived experience and a strong background in psychological or therapeutic services, who can meaningfully contribute to our multidisciplinary team.About the RoleWe are looking for a candidate with:o Direct experience of supporting children and families affected by child sexual abuse (CSA)o A proven track record of co-delivering interventionso The confidence to use their lived experience to shape and enhance trauma-informed careIn this role, you will bring unique insight into the needs of children, young people and parents, working alongside clinicians to ensure our service remains responsive, compassionate and expert-led.
Working from a basis of personal lived experience, the post holder will contribute to community-based and trauma-informed care for children and adolescents through their contributions to multi-disciplinary assessments of need, supporting engagement and interventions including group-based interventions, as well as consultation and support to young people's caring networks.
Main duties of the job
In addition to supporting direct work, which may include joint individual, small group and parent work, the post holder will be available to consult to wider professional networks about children and young people and be available to staff for consultation. This post will also contribute to the wider service with co-production and service user participation projects, including parent and young people's forums, and serve an advisory function to the Lighthouse to support the development of pathways that are child-centred and informed by lived experience.The post holder will also participate in audit and contribute to policy and service development and research within the area served by Lighthouse and related services, nationally and internationally. will be responsible for joint working, group working and supporting casework via contributing a lived experience perspective to engagement and interventions.The post holder will ensure that the Lighthouse assessment and intervention pathways and user engagement are informed by lived experience perspectives; embed service user participation initiatives; continue to offer and develop the parent course programme; increase reach and impact of the service through awareness and capacity building with wider professionals locally and internationally e.g. through key contributions to visits, conferences and trainings.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Training & Professional DevelopmentYou will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development tailored to your background and learning needs. This includes: Regular supervision Access to reflective practice groups Opportunities for specialist CPD linked to your skills and career aspirations Professional networking with the UCLH Department of Child and Adolescent Psychological Medicine and local CAMHS teamsWe are committed to supporting you to thrive within the role through a collaborative, strengths-based development plan.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Training & Professional DevelopmentYou will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development tailored to your background and learning needs. This includes: Regular supervision Access to reflective practice groups Opportunities for specialist CPD linked to your skills and career aspirations Professional networking with the UCLH Department of Child and Adolescent Psychological Medicine and local CAMHS teamsWe are committed to supporting you to thrive within the role through a collaborative, strengths-based development plan.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oUndertaken or be willing to undertake safeguarding children level 3 and safeguarding adults level 2 training.
- oSpecialist training in subjects relevant to child sexual abuse, groups work, parent work and therapeutic interventions.
- oWillingness to undertake or completion of further training and continuing professional development in relevant areas, such as coaching, peer support, mental health first aid or psychological practice skills training.
Desirable
- oFormal qualification at NVQ level 3 or above
- oAny relevant training / qualifications in mental health or relevant field
- oQualification or training in communication, public speaking or listening skills.
Experience
Essential
- oLived experience of child sexual abuse (as a child, parent or carer)
- oExperience of speaking about lived experience in a way that is centred on the needs of their audience
- oExperience of working in a service that offers specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, young people and adults in a community and/or primary care setting.
- oExperience of co-facilitating therapeutic interventions and groups
- oExperience of working in services supporting children and families with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities.
- oExperience of working with children and young people and/or parents, carers who have been impacted by their experience of child sexual abuse.
- oExperience of presenting/teaching to specialist audiences on aspects of child sexual abuse, impact, recovery and interventions.
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to support clinicians when they are in assessing, planning, and implementing care plans to meet the needs of clients
- oAbility to work to standards for quality and Lighthouse policies and procedures.
- oAbility to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate awareness of MDT functioning.
- oAbility to work collaboratively with colleagues to support direct work.
- oKnowledge of theories, models and interventions informing therapeutic work with children and families who have experienced child sexual abuse and evidence-based practice.
- oWillingness and ability to develop the Lived Experience role in informing aspects of the child's journey through the Lighthouse.
- oCulturally competent practice knowledge and skills
- oAbility to recognise own limits & seek support, supervision and staff support as appropriate.
- oTo have developed computer skills to enable input of relevant data and typing of summaries and reports etc.
- oThe ability to deliver teaching, training and presentations to a range of audiences
- oExcellent written & verbal communication skills.
- oGood interpersonal skills & demonstrable ability to work with others.
- oAbility to analyse risk and respond appropriately, seeking support as necessary.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Effort and Environment
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency situations as appropriate
- oThe ability to engage and jointly work with clients in differing environments in line with the needs of the service.
- oA flexible approach to client intervention and to be able to work jointly and flexibly to meet client needs and as part of an MDT
Other Requirements
Essential
- oUnderstanding of equality of opportunity & related policies & procedures.
- oKnowledge of recent, relevant policy legislation affecting the NHS/Social Care and Education
- oUnderstanding of policy and wider context for children and young people affected by sexual abuse.
- oAbility to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the Children Act 2004.
- oDemonstrate professionalism through a reliable, courteous and collaborative approach.
- oCommitment to anti-racist practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the international Barnahus Standards.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oUndertaken or be willing to undertake safeguarding children level 3 and safeguarding adults level 2 training.
- oSpecialist training in subjects relevant to child sexual abuse, groups work, parent work and therapeutic interventions.
- oWillingness to undertake or completion of further training and continuing professional development in relevant areas, such as coaching, peer support, mental health first aid or psychological practice skills training.
Desirable
- oFormal qualification at NVQ level 3 or above
- oAny relevant training / qualifications in mental health or relevant field
- oQualification or training in communication, public speaking or listening skills.
Experience
Essential
- oLived experience of child sexual abuse (as a child, parent or carer)
- oExperience of speaking about lived experience in a way that is centred on the needs of their audience
- oExperience of working in a service that offers specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, young people and adults in a community and/or primary care setting.
- oExperience of co-facilitating therapeutic interventions and groups
- oExperience of working in services supporting children and families with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities.
- oExperience of working with children and young people and/or parents, carers who have been impacted by their experience of child sexual abuse.
- oExperience of presenting/teaching to specialist audiences on aspects of child sexual abuse, impact, recovery and interventions.
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to support clinicians when they are in assessing, planning, and implementing care plans to meet the needs of clients
- oAbility to work to standards for quality and Lighthouse policies and procedures.
- oAbility to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate awareness of MDT functioning.
- oAbility to work collaboratively with colleagues to support direct work.
- oKnowledge of theories, models and interventions informing therapeutic work with children and families who have experienced child sexual abuse and evidence-based practice.
- oWillingness and ability to develop the Lived Experience role in informing aspects of the child's journey through the Lighthouse.
- oCulturally competent practice knowledge and skills
- oAbility to recognise own limits & seek support, supervision and staff support as appropriate.
- oTo have developed computer skills to enable input of relevant data and typing of summaries and reports etc.
- oThe ability to deliver teaching, training and presentations to a range of audiences
- oExcellent written & verbal communication skills.
- oGood interpersonal skills & demonstrable ability to work with others.
- oAbility to analyse risk and respond appropriately, seeking support as necessary.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Effort and Environment
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency situations as appropriate
- oThe ability to engage and jointly work with clients in differing environments in line with the needs of the service.
- oA flexible approach to client intervention and to be able to work jointly and flexibly to meet client needs and as part of an MDT
Other Requirements
Essential
- oUnderstanding of equality of opportunity & related policies & procedures.
- oKnowledge of recent, relevant policy legislation affecting the NHS/Social Care and Education
- oUnderstanding of policy and wider context for children and young people affected by sexual abuse.
- oAbility to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the Children Act 2004.
- oDemonstrate professionalism through a reliable, courteous and collaborative approach.
- oCommitment to anti-racist practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the international Barnahus Standards.
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).
