Job summary
Pennine Care has been successful in mobilising the Mental health support Teams in all 5 localities. A significant aspect of this work includes transformation of the CAMHS; fundamental to this vision is the participation of the children, young people and parents/carers who use the service and engaging them to ensure they help to shape and inform the future delivery of services within CAMHS. The CAMHS Participation Worker will work alongside the Associate Directorate Manager and the MHST Operational Managers in continuing to develop this vision.
Main duties of the job
Work with the 5 Mental health support teams to ensure children, young people and their families' voices are represented to ensure continued improvement in the delivery of serviceso Build and maintain a network of contacts with established services and projects for children and young people to ensure they are engaged throughout the project and able to assist with the development and delivery of the Services.o Establish a sustainable framework for children, young people and their carers to voice their opinions and to influence service delivery.o Provide regular feedback and reflection on the project in report and verbal forms for the Associate Directorate Manager and Directorate Meetings.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain accurate and appropriate records of all work undertaken with service users, and produce reports as needed Develop and deliver young people and parent sessions in collaboration with the MHSTs Work with Young People to enable full implementation of the MHST Programme in Camhs including session by session monitoring and outcome measures
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Pennine Care footprint, taking part in team meetings, organisational development, and being involved in Directorate wide events Work within Pennine Cares policies and procedures, and support the Service Transformation Lead and MHST Service Leads to review and develop Young People led specific strategies Attend regular supervision with the Associate Directorate Manager or nominated officer and be willing to undertake training and professional development as needed Develop a network of young people volunteers to ensure sustained implementation of the young peoples voices across the directorate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain accurate and appropriate records of all work undertaken with service users, and produce reports as needed Develop and deliver young people and parent sessions in collaboration with the MHSTs Work with Young People to enable full implementation of the MHST Programme in Camhs including session by session monitoring and outcome measures
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Pennine Care footprint, taking part in team meetings, organisational development, and being involved in Directorate wide events Work within Pennine Cares policies and procedures, and support the Service Transformation Lead and MHST Service Leads to review and develop Young People led specific strategies Attend regular supervision with the Associate Directorate Manager or nominated officer and be willing to undertake training and professional development as needed Develop a network of young people volunteers to ensure sustained implementation of the young peoples voices across the directorate
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to engage and work with children and young people on an individual and group work basis
- Ability to organise and run group sessions with community members including, planning and presenting
- Ability to identify and encourage potential in others
- Ability to use IT, including powerpoint to deliver presentations
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent in Youth work, Community Studies, Health and Social Care OR Level 3 qualification Youth Work, Community Studies, Health and Social Care plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
Desirable
- Second Class Honours Degree
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in youth and community work or young person focused work either paid or unpaid
- Experience of working with young people affected by mental health issues
Desirable
- Direct experience of working in BME communities
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of issues that affect children and young people
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of legislation affecting young people including an understanding of Safeguarding legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of young people networks and participation work across Greater Manchester
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to engage and work with children and young people on an individual and group work basis
- Ability to organise and run group sessions with community members including, planning and presenting
- Ability to identify and encourage potential in others
- Ability to use IT, including powerpoint to deliver presentations
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent in Youth work, Community Studies, Health and Social Care OR Level 3 qualification Youth Work, Community Studies, Health and Social Care plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
Desirable
- Second Class Honours Degree
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in youth and community work or young person focused work either paid or unpaid
- Experience of working with young people affected by mental health issues
Desirable
- Direct experience of working in BME communities
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of issues that affect children and young people
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of legislation affecting young people including an understanding of Safeguarding legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of young people networks and participation work across Greater Manchester
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
