Job summary
The provision of advice, signposting, identification and brief intervention in relation to early intervention for Children & Young People's emotional health and wellbeing.To develop relationships with professionals within the school environment, provide education to professionals, children & young people and families, to promote the emotional wellbeing resilience and understanding of mental health through the use of advice, training, and a delivery of programmes in group and individual format.To support the early identification of mental health difficulties through the provision of screenings, assessments and brief interventions for the children and young people who do not meet the threshold for CAMHS intervention.
Main duties of the job
Consultation and training to school staff and other professionals.
Screening/Assessment of mental health difficulties for children and young people.
Attend multi-disciplinary school forums.
Line management of allocated staff.
Responsible for a cluster of schools covering the Swansea Bay locality.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide consultation to school professionals relating to the emotional and mental health of children and young people. In addition, they will be expected to provide individual screenings, assessments and 1:1 interventions, as required. This will require the ability to assess a young person and analyse complex information in order to support the formulation of a treatment plan/advice given to school. They will also be expected to support the delivery of whole class training and groups alongside practitioners.
Provide training to Education and Local Authority staff on mental health difficulties affecting children and young people.
Liaise and work with parents where required.
Participate in multi agency forums with colleagues during which they will be expected to analyse information provided in order to offer specialist advice on a young persons mental health and potential treatment pathways.
Following consultation/assessment the post holder will be expected to develop specialist packages of care to be delivered by School In-Reach Practitioners and/or education staff. The post holder should regularly review these packages.
Offer joint advice/screening or assessments to young people with colleagues from CAMHS, School Based Counselling andEducation Psychology etc. The ability to offer a joint appointment will support the development of a robust formulation and allow for specialist advice to be offered to schools and families.
Communicate effectively and clearly formulation, risk and treatment plans to health, education and local authority colleagues alongside young people and their families.
Develop relationships with all schools within their remit, encourage access where there is limited uptake of services, plan sessions throughout the academic year based on the school need and develop a timetable of events linked to childrens emotional health and wellbeing.
Develop and review plans of care and deliver these themselves or supervise the delivery by others.
Responsible for supervising the case load of practitioners, but be able to escalate concerns to the appropriate staff member where possible.
Work within Health Board and developmental policies and procedures as well as professional guidelines such as the Code of Conduct.
Clearly record every intervention and advice given as per UHB requirements.
Attend Whole School Approach national meetings in order to share and comment upon any national and organisational policies and ensure any changes to guidance required can be acted upon within the service.
Respond to unpredictable situations or deal with families, professionals and children and young people who are experiencing distress.
Work in a range of working environments including local authority and community buildings as well as health board settings. This will require the transport of equipment to different sites.
Participate in a multidisciplinary environment and work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver a cohesive service for children, young people and their families.
Where appropriate attend professional meetings such as IDP and child protection meetings providing reports.
Aware of and follow safeguarding procedures as per UHB policies.
Work as a link between CAMHS and Education services.
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
Provide consultation to school professionals relating to the emotional and mental health of children and young people. In addition, they will be expected to provide individual screenings, assessments and 1:1 interventions, as required. This will require the ability to assess a young person and analyse complex information in order to support the formulation of a treatment plan/advice given to school. They will also be expected to support the delivery of whole class training and groups alongside practitioners.
Provide training to Education and Local Authority staff on mental health difficulties affecting children and young people.
Liaise and work with parents where required.
Participate in multi agency forums with colleagues during which they will be expected to analyse information provided in order to offer specialist advice on a young persons mental health and potential treatment pathways.
Following consultation/assessment the post holder will be expected to develop specialist packages of care to be delivered by School In-Reach Practitioners and/or education staff. The post holder should regularly review these packages.
Offer joint advice/screening or assessments to young people with colleagues from CAMHS, School Based Counselling andEducation Psychology etc. The ability to offer a joint appointment will support the development of a robust formulation and allow for specialist advice to be offered to schools and families.
Communicate effectively and clearly formulation, risk and treatment plans to health, education and local authority colleagues alongside young people and their families.
Develop relationships with all schools within their remit, encourage access where there is limited uptake of services, plan sessions throughout the academic year based on the school need and develop a timetable of events linked to childrens emotional health and wellbeing.
Develop and review plans of care and deliver these themselves or supervise the delivery by others.
Responsible for supervising the case load of practitioners, but be able to escalate concerns to the appropriate staff member where possible.
Work within Health Board and developmental policies and procedures as well as professional guidelines such as the Code of Conduct.
Clearly record every intervention and advice given as per UHB requirements.
Attend Whole School Approach national meetings in order to share and comment upon any national and organisational policies and ensure any changes to guidance required can be acted upon within the service.
Respond to unpredictable situations or deal with families, professionals and children and young people who are experiencing distress.
Work in a range of working environments including local authority and community buildings as well as health board settings. This will require the transport of equipment to different sites.
Participate in a multidisciplinary environment and work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver a cohesive service for children, young people and their families.
Where appropriate attend professional meetings such as IDP and child protection meetings providing reports.
Aware of and follow safeguarding procedures as per UHB policies.
Work as a link between CAMHS and Education services.
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
- Professional Registration
- Postgraduate training or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge relating to role
- Knowledge and understand of Mental health assessment, relating to CYP
- Training and relevant qualifications working with CYP
Desirable
- Previous experience within CAMHS or CYP provision
Apititude and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as a highly reflective practitioner
- Demonstrate ability to analyse complex information and formulate treatment plans
- Ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Postgraduate training or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge relating to role
- Knowledge and understand of Mental health assessment, relating to CYP
- Training and relevant qualifications working with CYP
Desirable
- Previous experience within CAMHS or CYP provision
Apititude and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as a highly reflective practitioner
- Demonstrate ability to analyse complex information and formulate treatment plans
- Ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
