Job summary
CAMHS Clinical Support WorkerCAMHS Crisis TeamBand 4 - 37.5 hours per week - permanent
North Bedfordshire CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Pathway.
This is a very exciting time to join our rapidly developing North Bedfordshire CAMHS service.
As part of The North Bedfordshire admission avoidance strategy we are excited to be able to offer an opportunity for 2 Band 4 Support workers to join our Crisis/Home treatment team.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, passionate and creative candidate looking to gain more experience working with young people and families with complex mental health needs who require a higher level of support in the community.
Main duties of the job
The Crisis/Home treatment team are multi-disciplinary teams comprised of social workers, therapists, nurses, psychologists, and support workers who work with young people who have the most complex mental health problems and/or are presenting in crisis and may be in need of an inpatient admission.
Unlike other CAMHS pathways, we are able to offer a flexible and more intensive approach to those who need it and work closely with other professionals to avoid the need for young people to be referred to mental health inpatient units. Our Clinical Support Workers are therefore an important and valued part of the team, undertaking a wide range of work with young people and their families.
Both Teams offer individual, family and group interventions which are centered around the young person and their family/carers; we therefore welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic, passionate and flexible and who are good at communicating and engaging with others. We are looking for people who are are good team players but who can also work on their own when required.
Our clinically-led service is strongly committed to continuously improving the experience and quality of care we offer our families. The successful post holder will therefore directly contribute to the positive working environment within the team and will be encouraged identify ways in which we might improve the service we are able to deliver.
About us
The Senior Management Team within North Bedfordshire CAMHS is committed to staff development: as well as receiving a robust induction program, regular clinical and management supervision to support this role, there are regular opportunities for staff to apply for appropriate training courses and to get involved in quality improvement initiatives and new developments in the service.
We also have a significant number of positions in the trust for clinicians up to band 8D, opening up paths for promotion for those who wish to develop and progress within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, close to the M1 and easily reached by rail and car from North London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Whilst some of the work is based in the clinic, access to a car is essential as some travel will be required to undertake outreach support at home or other CAMHS/ multi-agency sites.
For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, close to the M1 and easily reached by rail and car from North London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Whilst some of the work is based in the clinic, access to a car is essential as some travel will be required to undertake outreach support at home or other CAMHS/ multi-agency sites.
For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attached.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
- oNVQ II in Care and or good standard of education or equivalent experience
- oEuropean Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oPrevious experience working in mental health services
- oPrevious experience of working with/supporting young people in mental health services or a similar role
- oPositive attitude towards working with people with mental health problems
- oDemonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues and the ability to integrate into employment policies and practices
Desirable
- oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- oExperience of supporting young people experiencing episodes of heightened stress/distress
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to communicate clearly both verbally and written
- oAbility to work independently
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workloads
- oEnthusiastic and non-judgmental
- oExcellent communication and listening skills with the ability to tailor the message to a variety of audiences
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
- oNVQ II in Care and or good standard of education or equivalent experience
- oEuropean Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oPrevious experience working in mental health services
- oPrevious experience of working with/supporting young people in mental health services or a similar role
- oPositive attitude towards working with people with mental health problems
- oDemonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues and the ability to integrate into employment policies and practices
Desirable
- oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- oExperience of supporting young people experiencing episodes of heightened stress/distress
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to communicate clearly both verbally and written
- oAbility to work independently
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workloads
- oEnthusiastic and non-judgmental
- oExcellent communication and listening skills with the ability to tailor the message to a variety of audiences
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).
