Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arose to join a new cross-sector initiative focussed on improving outcomes for children and young people. The Wellbeing Coordinator will play a central role in bringing partners together across organisational boundaries to support the emotional wellbeing needs of the children and young people, particularly those with complex circumstances.
We have x3 Wellbeing Coordinator positions available, with one post being based in each of the local authority locality teams; Merthyr, Bridgend, and Rhondda Cynon Taff. A professional registration is not required for this position
Th successful applicant will facilitate a multi-agency wellbeing panel that brings together professionals from health, education, local authority and other key services. Promote integrated, collaborative working and maintain strong relationships across the services in a bid to reduce inequalities and strengthen pathways for the children and young people with more complex needs.
This new role will ensure high quality information sharing, decision making and follow up actions to champion the child-centred approach that improves experiences and outcomes for the children young people and families in our community.
Main duties of the job
The single point of access for children's emotional wellbeing (SPACE-Wellbeing) is a process for children and young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing concerns, where a multi-disciplinary team will make decisions on provision for children, young people and their families to access the right support, first time, from the right person.
The co-ordinator will provide a proactive, comprehensive administrative and clerical support function to the locality-based multi-disciplinary/agency team.
Working within one of the three Local Authority areas of Cwm Taf Morgannwg (RCT, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil), the SPACE-Wellbeing co-ordinator will be a pivotal and central role in ensuring effective integrated working in their locality area.
Will often be the first point of contact for referrers, other professionals, families/carers and other members of the child/young person's network and will elicit further information about the family's needs and about what is important to the family where referral information is limited.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- In-depth knowledge of Health Service Management.
- Knowledge of demand/capacity modelling techniques.
- Ability to use all Microsoft Office packages and have excellent IT skills
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Qualifications/courses taken in line with management/supervising.
- Knowledge of Business Case procedures.
- Understanding of Freedom of Information and all other Statutory Information Legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a service user-facing role involving regular contact with the public.
- Experience of working for the NHS, Education or Social services, ideally within a child friendly mental health environment; hospital, community or children's services.
- Experience of working with clinicians and senior managers across the whole system
- Experience of working in a multi-agency manner.
- Experience in extracting, manipulating and interpreting data from a variety of systems.
Desirable
- Experience of people management.
- Experience of implementing change and understanding the change management process.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent IT skills and highly competent user of IT applications to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Databases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Good negotiation and relationship skills.
- Excellent analytic and judgement skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, including the ability to undertake several initiatives at a time.
- Ability to plan effectively to ensure timely and efficient methods of sharing data/reports with a large number of stakeholders.
- Ability to meet agreed objectives and work independently, often under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to assess and to escalate concerns, as appropriate, to senior management or clinicians.
Desirable
- Ability to chair meetings successfully
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- A personal commitment to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people and their families.
- Empathetic, calm and service user focussed.
- Effective team worker
- Appetite for hard work and challenges.
- To have sound work ethic and flexible attitude.
- Compassionate, with commitment to Equality and Diversity.
- Ability to move between sites within the Health Board in a timely manner as demanded by the job role.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Person Specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- In-depth knowledge of Health Service Management.
- Knowledge of demand/capacity modelling techniques.
- Ability to use all Microsoft Office packages and have excellent IT skills
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Qualifications/courses taken in line with management/supervising.
- Knowledge of Business Case procedures.
- Understanding of Freedom of Information and all other Statutory Information Legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a service user-facing role involving regular contact with the public.
- Experience of working for the NHS, Education or Social services, ideally within a child friendly mental health environment; hospital, community or children's services.
- Experience of working with clinicians and senior managers across the whole system
- Experience of working in a multi-agency manner.
- Experience in extracting, manipulating and interpreting data from a variety of systems.
Desirable
- Experience of people management.
- Experience of implementing change and understanding the change management process.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent IT skills and highly competent user of IT applications to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Databases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Good negotiation and relationship skills.
- Excellent analytic and judgement skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, including the ability to undertake several initiatives at a time.
- Ability to plan effectively to ensure timely and efficient methods of sharing data/reports with a large number of stakeholders.
- Ability to meet agreed objectives and work independently, often under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to assess and to escalate concerns, as appropriate, to senior management or clinicians.
Desirable
- Ability to chair meetings successfully
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- A personal commitment to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people and their families.
- Empathetic, calm and service user focussed.
- Effective team worker
- Appetite for hard work and challenges.
- To have sound work ethic and flexible attitude.
- Compassionate, with commitment to Equality and Diversity.
- Ability to move between sites within the Health Board in a timely manner as demanded by the job role.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
To be confirmed on appointment, covering Pan CTM Localities; Merthyr, Bridgend, RCT
To be confirmed on appointment, covering Pan CTM Localities; Merthyr, Bridgend, RCT
Merthyr, Bridgend, RCT
CF39 1HE
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
