Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 3 Youth Worker- CAMHS Community

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Job summary

If you have knowledge of the healthcare sector, we have a genuinely exciting opportunity to join our established team at The CAMHS Community Team in the heart of Leicester.

We have two 12-month fixed-term contracts available.

We support young people, their families and carers to access mental health services, working to reduce stigmatisation. We assist in identifying, prioritising, and meeting the needs of the young people within the service. We work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide child focused, culturally competent services in an optimistic and non-stigmatising way.

We also support and develop the production of resources to increase the confidence in and reduce the stigma around mental health.

We deliver quality youth work, in a multi-cultural setting, with young people facing some of life's most challenging situations. You would be part of delivering the Leicestershire Partnership Trust vision to be a world-leading team providing world-leading care.

You will need your own transportation, public transport is not suitable for this role.

Main duties of the job

This hugely rewarding work involves a mixture of 1:1 engagement and small group work.

You will support vulnerable children and young people where there are multi-agency concerns about their ability to access emotional wellbeing and mental health support. We work closely in partnership with CAMHS, which could significantly enhance the young people's ability to reach their full potential.

You will support children and young people that access our acute settings and require support in accessing their local resources.

You will have proven ability to safeguard and support young people and work effectively in a multi-professional setting.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

04 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-1184

Job locations

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or other health related or equivalent experience
Experience of working with young people experiencing mental health problems in any setting.
Experience of supporting young people with emotional distress.
Experience of mental health/youth services
Professional qualification in youth work or portfolio of equivalent
Evidence of regular participation in training opportunities

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate proven experience in Mental Health Youth Working
Able to demonstrate a complex workload
Experience of working autonomously managing own caseload
Experience of passing on skills to patients/carers/health and social care staff/other agencies
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with other health care professionals
Experience of Lone Working
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrates effective written communication skills
Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills
Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users
An ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviours
Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people experiencing struggles with their mental health or wellbeing, & the Importance of early Intervention with this group
Demonstrate knowledge of IT resources applicable to the service
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Team Approach
Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality issues
Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities and diversity issues
Have an awareness of issues affecting young people
An understanding of Health & Safety issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or other health related or equivalent experience
Experience of working with young people experiencing mental health problems in any setting.
Experience of supporting young people with emotional distress.
Experience of mental health/youth services
Professional qualification in youth work or portfolio of equivalent
Evidence of regular participation in training opportunities

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate proven experience in Mental Health Youth Working
Able to demonstrate a complex workload
Experience of working autonomously managing own caseload
Experience of passing on skills to patients/carers/health and social care staff/other agencies
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with other health care professionals
Experience of Lone Working
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrates effective written communication skills
Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills
Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users
An ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviours
Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people experiencing struggles with their mental health or wellbeing, & the Importance of early Intervention with this group
Demonstrate knowledge of IT resources applicable to the service
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Team Approach
Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality issues
Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities and diversity issues
Have an awareness of issues affecting young people
An understanding of Health & Safety issues.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)