Job summary
Evergreen is a recently developed specialist Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) unit in Luton. In 2021, NHS England confirmed additional funding to develop an interim acute mental health inpatient unit for Children and Young People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
The development of Evergreen has been done in conjunction with children, parents and carers who have experience of in-patient admission. Young people are helping us plan the ethos of the unit, recruit the staff and think about how we can deliver the best care.
Main duties of the job
Evergreen provides specialist, short-term care for children and young people aged 13-17 with severe or complex mental health difficulties. You will be working alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team that reflects the population that we serve. Our vision is to make a positive difference in Young Peoples lives by providing the highest quality mental health service to our local communities, to help them overcome some of life's challenges.
We are looking for a fantastic Support Worker to undertake direct or indirect care of a patient/ group of patients aged between 13-17 yrs, as part of the team, under the supervision of registered nurses within Evergreen.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- NVQ in care level 2/3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE level experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months clinical experience in area of speciality or sufficient transferable skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Motivated and committed to working in Mental Health Care
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to undertake physical tasks involving patient care
- Have an understanding of the importance of cultural and other differences in caring for patients in a safe and sensitive manner
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of children and adolescents with mental health problems
Other
Essential
- Required to work shifts as part of internal rotation, including night duty
- Ability to cope under pressure in stressful situations.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- NVQ in care level 2/3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE level experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months clinical experience in area of speciality or sufficient transferable skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Motivated and committed to working in Mental Health Care
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to undertake physical tasks involving patient care
- Have an understanding of the importance of cultural and other differences in caring for patients in a safe and sensitive manner
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of children and adolescents with mental health problems
Other
Essential
- Required to work shifts as part of internal rotation, including night duty
- Ability to cope under pressure in stressful situations.
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).
