Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Community CAMHS Navigator to join the organisation on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to work as part of a charity committed to our vision of enabling everyone in our communities to achieve better mental health. TOG Mind is a fast-paced charity delivering a wide variety of mental health and emotional wellbeing services.
In your role as a Community CAMHS Navigator you will be responsible for supporting children and young people (aged 5-17) transition from statutory mental and emotional wellbeing services, into community support to help aid their recovery, and sustain outcomes following completion of work with CAMHS. You will work with the statutory CAMHS service provided by Pennine Care Foundation Trust, lead provider Early Break and wider Health and Social Care agencies. You will be a team member of our dedicated Children, Young People and Families Directorate, reporting to our Families Manager
You will be providing 1-1 support for a time limited period to CYP within their local communities, in accessible spaces for them. You will provide a range of therapeutic interventions to support their continued self-development and achievement of their self-defined goals.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to work as part of a charity committed to our vision of enabling everyone in our communities to achieve better mental health. TOG Mind is a fast-paced charity delivering a wide variety of mental health and emotional wellbeing services. In your role as a Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Navigator you will work as part of the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and will be responsible for supporting children and young people aged 5-18 transition from statutory mental and emotional wellbeing services, into community support to help aid their recovery, and sustain outcomes following completion of work with CAMHS.
You will be required to work closely with local CAMHS services, including being co-located within the CAMHS service weekly and to collaborate with lead provider Early Break to ensure seamless access to support.
You will carry a caseload of clients who you provide support to, at times and locations that support access and meet the needs of the client. You will provide a range of therapeutic interventions to support the continued self development and achievement of young peoples self defined goals
You will be familiar with the local community and emotional health and well-being services that are available for children and young people to access.
About us
This is an opportunity to work as part of a charity committed to our vision of enabling everyone in our communities to achieve better mental health. TOG Mind is a fast-paced charity delivering a wide variety of mental health and emotional wellbeing services. In your role as a Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Navigator you will work as part of the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and will be responsible for supporting children and young people aged 5-18 transition from statutory mental and emotional wellbeing services, into community support to help aid their recovery, and sustain outcomes following completion of work with CAMHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to work as part of a charity committed to our vision of enabling everyone in our communities to achieve better mental health. TOG Mind is a fast-paced charity delivering a wide variety of mental health and emotional wellbeing services. In your role as a Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Navigator you will work as part of the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and will be responsible for supporting children and young people aged 5-18 transition from statutory mental and emotional wellbeing services, into community support to help aid their recovery, and sustain outcomes following completion of work with CAMHS.
You will be required to work closely with local CAMHS services, including being co-located within the CAMHS service weekly and to collaborate with lead provider Early Break to ensure seamless access to support.
You will carry a caseload of clients who you provide support to, at times and locations that support access and meet the needs of the client. You will provide a range of therapeutic interventions to support the continued self development and achievement of young peoples self defined goals
You will be familiar with the local community and emotional health and well-being services that are available for children and young people to access.
You will be responsible for the development of relationships with partners from local statutory and community-based services, and ensure that the young people you are supporting, receive a package of care and support that enables them to thrive in their local community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to work as part of a charity committed to our vision of enabling everyone in our communities to achieve better mental health. TOG Mind is a fast-paced charity delivering a wide variety of mental health and emotional wellbeing services. In your role as a Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Navigator you will work as part of the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and will be responsible for supporting children and young people aged 5-18 transition from statutory mental and emotional wellbeing services, into community support to help aid their recovery, and sustain outcomes following completion of work with CAMHS.
You will be required to work closely with local CAMHS services, including being co-located within the CAMHS service weekly and to collaborate with lead provider Early Break to ensure seamless access to support.
You will carry a caseload of clients who you provide support to, at times and locations that support access and meet the needs of the client. You will provide a range of therapeutic interventions to support the continued self development and achievement of young peoples self defined goals
You will be familiar with the local community and emotional health and well-being services that are available for children and young people to access.
You will be responsible for the development of relationships with partners from local statutory and community-based services, and ensure that the young people you are supporting, receive a package of care and support that enables them to thrive in their local community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Willingness to undertake training and qualifications relevant to role. (E)
- Recognised Qualification to Diploma level relevant to working in Mental Health and Well-Being or extensive equivalent demonstrable experience (E)
- Knowledge
- Knowledge of emotional wellbeing, mental health issues or other relevant health support services.
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to support people to achieve better mental health. (E)
- Lived experience of overcoming adversity in relation to mental health concerns (D)
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection (E)
- Knowledge of the i-Thrive Framework for Children and Young Peoples Mental Health. (E)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Willingness to undertake training and qualifications relevant to role. (E)
- Recognised Qualification to Diploma level relevant to working in Mental Health and Well-Being or extensive equivalent demonstrable experience (E)
- Knowledge
- Knowledge of emotional wellbeing, mental health issues or other relevant health support services.
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to support people to achieve better mental health. (E)
- Lived experience of overcoming adversity in relation to mental health concerns (D)
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection (E)
- Knowledge of the i-Thrive Framework for Children and Young Peoples Mental Health. (E)
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.
