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 one 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
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. 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 serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. 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 can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. 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.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2024
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
Reference number
000680
Job locations
The Valentine Centre
Gorse Hill Hospital
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7GX
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
The Valentine Centre
Gorse Hill Hospital
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 7GX
Employer's website
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