Job responsibilities
We are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest quality and it is our fantastic staff who are making this happen.
Amidst all the uncertainty, as everything we do changes, how about changing your story too and, in turn, help to change the lives of our children and young people?
Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in childrens residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked After Childrens services.
We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.
Cambian Meeko House isa 16 bedded childrens residential home catering for 12 18-year-olds with on-going mental health needs and challenging behaviors that may prevent them from functioning within the community without continued support
Job Role
You will be providing a therapeutic service to young people placed within Meeko House by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through consultation and training to Residential and Educational staff, direct therapeutic work, care planning and management in conjunction with the Multi-disciplinary team.
Dependant on your experience you may be required to supervise other Mental Health Practitioners, Clinical Psychology Trainees, Healthcare Students and Assistants.
The core of your role you will be providing specialist assessments of children and young people within the Education setting. So, subsequently, you will formulate and implement plans of therapeutic intervention/management of children and young peoples presentation based on psychological understanding the difficulties within a current evidence-based practice, in conjunction with the wider MDT at the setting.
Further duties are described in the attached Job Description.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team.
Essential:
Intellectual disability nursing qualification or experience
Learning Difficulties Nursing Qualification or experience required
Registered with a relevant professional organisation (HCPC etc)
Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills
Good organisational and time management skills.
Beneficial
Previous experience in working with children & adolescents is advantageous. Mental Health Nurse background CAMHS experience
In return we offer:
Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Meetings and peer support Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives
You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.
Note:
Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.
Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.
All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
