Job summary
An exciting
opportunity to join the LDAP keyworker pilot.
The Learning Disability and Autism team has been created as part of a
key worker pilot designed in partnership with NHS England. This pilot delivers
a new way of supporting CYP with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or a
Learning Disability (LD) and their family/carers. The key worker roles will
enable CYP and their family/carers to get the right support at the right time
and ensure local systems are responsive to meeting their needs in a holistic
and joined up way.
The pilot is
part of the NHS Long Term Plan which aspires for all CYP with ASD, LD or both,
in an inpatient setting, to have a named keyworker by 2024. Devon is one of 13
national key working pilot sites implementing this strategic role.
We
are looking for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner who has the skills and experience of working with
this cohort of young people, or a keen interest in developing skills and has
transferrable skills, and who is interested in joining this innovative and
successful team contributing to its ongoing development.
Devon provides a unique, varied and beautiful environment. The coastal
areas of North and South Devon provide excellent opportunities for water
sports. The National Parks, Dartmoor, and Exmoor are havens for country lovers.
Exeter is a thriving University city offering culture and city life. There are
excellent rail, road, and air connections, with a regional airport in Exeter.
Main duties of the job
The teams are made up of
Senior Practitioners (Band 7) and Assistant Practitioner
(Band 4) with business administrative support. The teams work together to share
expertise and skills, attend combined training events and share staff supervision.
The teams are trained in
Positive Behavioural Support and will be offered Adaptive Mentalisation Based
Integrative Therapy. They will link into the capabilities frameworks for
working with individuals with ASD and / or LD to ensure they have an adequate
skill base and knowledge in these fields. These models will guide them in
adopting a team around the key worker model of care, where CYP and their
family/carers have a trusted and accessible worker who gains specialist advice
and support from all the other professionals involved in their care.
The post holders will work
across education, health and social care to enable whole system change to embed
principles of transforming care and SEND reforms to improve the experience of
CYP and families.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which
will provide further information on this role.
We are
looking for a Band 4 Keyworker Assistant
Practitioner who can:
Work flexibly within 37.5 hours per
week, which might include some weekends, bank holidays and evenings as the
pilot develops.
Initially be part of supporting and delivering
the coordinate intensive support and intervention to a small number of CYP
currently in hospital and their family/carers, this will extend to a larger
at-risk group of children throughout the remainder of the pilot
Work with existing health, social care,
education and send services to coordinate packages of care for a small number
of CYP and their family/carers with complex needs, either at risk of admission
to hospital, or currently within hospital settings.
Provide representation and provide a childs
voice at of appropriate meetings including Care, Education and Treatment
Reviews (CETR) ensuring resulting action plans are implemented and reviewed.
Contribute to relevant placement planning
discussions with a key role in alerting systems if instability of placement occurs.
Be
part of facilitating a lead, in ensuring CYP and their family/carers receive
specialist advice and support from one trusted adult who will navigate and
coordinate advice and treatment for other professionals involved with their
care.
Provide family focused support and challenge
to system partners when necessary.
Work
within a multi-organisational landscape, working closely with systems to
develop services able to deliver care packages to suit the individual needs of
the CYP and their family/carers.
Ensure all CYP have a clear personalised care
plan to promote their development, well-being and protect them from harm.
Leading on coordination of support at pace to avoid admission to hospital
Where hospital admission is necessary the
postholder will ensure ongoing involvement throughout the inpatient period,
facilitating timely discharge, well managed transition and full implementation
of CETR recommendations for community support.
Offer emotional and behavioural support and
informed advice to CYP and their family/carers based on shared knowledge and
experience of working with CYP and family/carers with complex needs.
Attend and contribute to CETR and LEAP and
tracker meetings ensuring recommendations/actions are completed in a timely manner.
Be part of a team which creates and encourages
a culture which prioritises keeping CYP within the home and local community by
persuasively communicating with a range of teams and services.
Ensure seamless, well-coordinated transitions
between multiple systems.
Advocate on behalf of CYP and their
family/carers where required to ensure the necessary support is in place to
enable them to remain within or discharged into the community and promote
joined up, consistent care.
Raise awareness/lead by example when educating
the wider system on how to change the conversation so the focus is much more
positive for CYP and their family/carers when speaking to other professionals.
Work across pathways and geographical areas as
required, according to need and demand.
Be
part of a developing a team approach in the development of high-quality
services through the use of audit evidence-based interventions, goal-based,
collaborative practice and Routine Outcome Measures.
Ensure
ongoing participation of service users remains central and core to service
developments throughout the duration of the project.
Be
part of the team collating evidence and ongoing appreciation and learning from
CYP and their family/carers stories and articulate this to inform service development
and redesign.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which
will provide further information on this role.
We are
looking for a Band 4 Keyworker Assistant
Practitioner who can:
Work flexibly within 37.5 hours per
week, which might include some weekends, bank holidays and evenings as the
pilot develops.
Initially be part of supporting and delivering
the coordinate intensive support and intervention to a small number of CYP
currently in hospital and their family/carers, this will extend to a larger
at-risk group of children throughout the remainder of the pilot
Work with existing health, social care,
education and send services to coordinate packages of care for a small number
of CYP and their family/carers with complex needs, either at risk of admission
to hospital, or currently within hospital settings.
Provide representation and provide a childs
voice at of appropriate meetings including Care, Education and Treatment
Reviews (CETR) ensuring resulting action plans are implemented and reviewed.
Contribute to relevant placement planning
discussions with a key role in alerting systems if instability of placement occurs.
Be
part of facilitating a lead, in ensuring CYP and their family/carers receive
specialist advice and support from one trusted adult who will navigate and
coordinate advice and treatment for other professionals involved with their
care.
Provide family focused support and challenge
to system partners when necessary.
Work
within a multi-organisational landscape, working closely with systems to
develop services able to deliver care packages to suit the individual needs of
the CYP and their family/carers.
Ensure all CYP have a clear personalised care
plan to promote their development, well-being and protect them from harm.
Leading on coordination of support at pace to avoid admission to hospital
Where hospital admission is necessary the
postholder will ensure ongoing involvement throughout the inpatient period,
facilitating timely discharge, well managed transition and full implementation
of CETR recommendations for community support.
Offer emotional and behavioural support and
informed advice to CYP and their family/carers based on shared knowledge and
experience of working with CYP and family/carers with complex needs.
Attend and contribute to CETR and LEAP and
tracker meetings ensuring recommendations/actions are completed in a timely manner.
Be part of a team which creates and encourages
a culture which prioritises keeping CYP within the home and local community by
persuasively communicating with a range of teams and services.
Ensure seamless, well-coordinated transitions
between multiple systems.
Advocate on behalf of CYP and their
family/carers where required to ensure the necessary support is in place to
enable them to remain within or discharged into the community and promote
joined up, consistent care.
Raise awareness/lead by example when educating
the wider system on how to change the conversation so the focus is much more
positive for CYP and their family/carers when speaking to other professionals.
Work across pathways and geographical areas as
required, according to need and demand.
Be
part of a developing a team approach in the development of high-quality
services through the use of audit evidence-based interventions, goal-based,
collaborative practice and Routine Outcome Measures.
Ensure
ongoing participation of service users remains central and core to service
developments throughout the duration of the project.
Be
part of the team collating evidence and ongoing appreciation and learning from
CYP and their family/carers stories and articulate this to inform service development
and redesign.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a range of different mental health care settings
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative Working with young people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs
- Experience that evidences an ability to tend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti discriminatory practice.
- Experience of collaborative working in community settings, with professionals across a range of agencies in health, social care and education.
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent
- If a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete within 2 years of commencing employment - funded by the employer.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional relevant health training eg. Eating disorders / Working with young people experience/ Eating disorder / Social Care.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medications An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
- Basic IT skills
- Awareness of the Code of conduct for Health Care Support Workers / Adult Social Care Workers in England
- There may in the future be a requirement to work extended hours which may vary depending on agreed job plan.
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with service users and their families / carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the child to demonstrate excellent communication and interaction skills.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
- An ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
- Ability to work with people in a group or on an individual basis
- Able to work in a team effectively and collaboratively
- Key requirements as identified by young people participating in the development of our services:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and experiences of using these with children, young people and families
- Knowledge and experience of gaining meaningful feedback from children, young people and families voice and inform meaningful change
- Experience of working in a person-centred way which shows you can demonstrate values that are important to children, young people and families
- Knowledge and understanding of what children, young people and families feel is important to them and their lives
- Ability to evaluate complex information to assist with decision making
- Problem solving skills
- An awareness of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgements on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
- Ability to assess risk (to self, service user and/or family/carers) and to take appropriate action
- Ability to work independently within defined procedures and care pathways
- This post requires the post holder to undertake and comply with the Trusts policies on manual handling and breakaway/restraint core training if relevant to their clinical area of work.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
- To demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience, towards people with mental health difficulties.
- To remain professional at all times including challenging situations.
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to childrens mental health Knowledge of child development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a range of different mental health care settings
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative Working with young people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs
- Experience that evidences an ability to tend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti discriminatory practice.
- Experience of collaborative working in community settings, with professionals across a range of agencies in health, social care and education.
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent
- If a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete within 2 years of commencing employment - funded by the employer.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional relevant health training eg. Eating disorders / Working with young people experience/ Eating disorder / Social Care.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medications An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
- Basic IT skills
- Awareness of the Code of conduct for Health Care Support Workers / Adult Social Care Workers in England
- There may in the future be a requirement to work extended hours which may vary depending on agreed job plan.
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with service users and their families / carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the child to demonstrate excellent communication and interaction skills.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
- An ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
- Ability to work with people in a group or on an individual basis
- Able to work in a team effectively and collaboratively
- Key requirements as identified by young people participating in the development of our services:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and experiences of using these with children, young people and families
- Knowledge and experience of gaining meaningful feedback from children, young people and families voice and inform meaningful change
- Experience of working in a person-centred way which shows you can demonstrate values that are important to children, young people and families
- Knowledge and understanding of what children, young people and families feel is important to them and their lives
- Ability to evaluate complex information to assist with decision making
- Problem solving skills
- An awareness of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgements on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
- Ability to assess risk (to self, service user and/or family/carers) and to take appropriate action
- Ability to work independently within defined procedures and care pathways
- This post requires the post holder to undertake and comply with the Trusts policies on manual handling and breakaway/restraint core training if relevant to their clinical area of work.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
- To demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience, towards people with mental health difficulties.
- To remain professional at all times including challenging situations.
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to childrens mental health Knowledge of child development.
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.
