Job summary
The successful candidate will join the CAMHS Team, and participate in a team structure that has responsibility for providing early, identification and brief intervention to promote positive emotional wellbeing and resilience.
The role will primarily support the Clinical Nurse Specialist for school liaison to engage primary school aged children in the provision of education, to promote the emotional wellbeing andresilience through the delivery of agreed programmes of group and individual interventions that have been identified.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Support the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the development and implementation of plans and strategies for schools, to support children and young people with low level mental health and emotional problems such as anxiety and low mood.
Under the supervision and direction of the CNS will design, develop, manage and deliver developmentally appropriate and evidence based early intervention and low threshold group interventions and activities within a variety of settings for children predominantly but not exclusively aged 4 to 11 years.
Provide 1:1 psychoeducation and interventions to support emotional wellbeing and support the delivery of approved training to relevant staff.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and proven practice acquired through relevant Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and training or experience. Current professional registration (if applicable). Knowledge relating to the field of work with children, young people and families. Excellent literacy and communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of assessment of need in relation to the development and implementation of suitable plans/ interventions in response to the individual and their families. Training and relevant qualifications/experience working with children in the delivery of packages of interventions and group work programmes relating to emotional mental health and health promotion. Knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues and procedures. Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant specialist training in, Health, Youth Work, Education, Social Work or direct relevant profession. Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. The Mind over Matter report, The Engagement and Progression Framework, Children Act, Social Services and Wellbeing Act, Child Protection, safeguarding, UNCRC. Knowledge of the system and framework in which the Lead worker is expected to function.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience and a high level of knowledge in a directly relevant profession e.g. Youth Work, Alternative Education, Youth offending, Family Support, Social Care, and Health. Significant experience of working with highly complex young people and families, particularly those at a high risk of social and educational exclusion. Ability to engage with children and young people. Significant understanding and experience in dealing with complex safeguarding issues with young people and their families. Experience of applying evidence based methodologies and approaches into practice. Experience of working in informal arenas and being accountable for decisions and actions taken.
Desirable
- Previous experience within CAMHS or C&YP Departments.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a highly reflective practitioner with skills to self- evaluate and actively seek opportunities for improvement Ability to work autonomously, whilst ensuring effective escalation where appropriate. Excellent organisational skills. Understanding of and commitment to the vision and objectives of the service. Ability to use IT systems to record and evaluate work. Resilience and capacity to deal with demanding and challenging situations, young people and their families. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy. Commitment to professional standards. Ability to share information confidently and safely and how to discuss information sharing with children and their families. Ability to work positively with children and young people and their families to reinforce self-worth, aspiration and achievement.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Uphold the values and behaviours of CTMUHB. Patient, non-judgemental, consistent approach to working with children, young people and their families. Committed to provision of a high quality service.
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory DBS Check. Flexible to meet service demands. Ability to travel throughout the UHB locality in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and proven practice acquired through relevant Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and training or experience. Current professional registration (if applicable). Knowledge relating to the field of work with children, young people and families. Excellent literacy and communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of assessment of need in relation to the development and implementation of suitable plans/ interventions in response to the individual and their families. Training and relevant qualifications/experience working with children in the delivery of packages of interventions and group work programmes relating to emotional mental health and health promotion. Knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues and procedures. Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant specialist training in, Health, Youth Work, Education, Social Work or direct relevant profession. Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. The Mind over Matter report, The Engagement and Progression Framework, Children Act, Social Services and Wellbeing Act, Child Protection, safeguarding, UNCRC. Knowledge of the system and framework in which the Lead worker is expected to function.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience and a high level of knowledge in a directly relevant profession e.g. Youth Work, Alternative Education, Youth offending, Family Support, Social Care, and Health. Significant experience of working with highly complex young people and families, particularly those at a high risk of social and educational exclusion. Ability to engage with children and young people. Significant understanding and experience in dealing with complex safeguarding issues with young people and their families. Experience of applying evidence based methodologies and approaches into practice. Experience of working in informal arenas and being accountable for decisions and actions taken.
Desirable
- Previous experience within CAMHS or C&YP Departments.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a highly reflective practitioner with skills to self- evaluate and actively seek opportunities for improvement Ability to work autonomously, whilst ensuring effective escalation where appropriate. Excellent organisational skills. Understanding of and commitment to the vision and objectives of the service. Ability to use IT systems to record and evaluate work. Resilience and capacity to deal with demanding and challenging situations, young people and their families. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy. Commitment to professional standards. Ability to share information confidently and safely and how to discuss information sharing with children and their families. Ability to work positively with children and young people and their families to reinforce self-worth, aspiration and achievement.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Uphold the values and behaviours of CTMUHB. Patient, non-judgemental, consistent approach to working with children, young people and their families. Committed to provision of a high quality service.
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory DBS Check. Flexible to meet service demands. Ability to travel throughout the UHB locality in a timely manner.
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).
