Job Summary
Following a successful pilot project and the progression of the previous post-holder, we are looking to recruit a Community Support Worker for our Specialist Community CAMHS team based in South Hertfordshire (Watford/Borehamwood base).
South CAMHS is a multi-disciplinary team providing mental health assessment and intervention to young people aged 0-18 presenting with complex mental health difficulties.
Our team consists of psychiatry, clinical psychology, systemic therapists, child psychotherapist, clinical social workers, nursing, CAMHS practitioners and support workers.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role you will be working closely with our care coordinators, psychiatry and our Clinical Nurse Specialist to support young people to engage with mental health services.
This role is both clinic based as well as involving significant outreach and community based support.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can work flexibly to support our young people.
It is essential for the candidate to have experience of working with individuals with mental health difficulties and an interest in working with young people in particular.
As part of this role, you will receive regular supervision and support and will have opportunities to further develop your skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- To appraise the CAMHS Nurse Specialist and MDT of the young persons progress and observations of changes in their mental health condition and ensure these changes are documented on the electronic record.
- To have a close working relationship with the CAMHS Nurse Specialist and nominated care coordinators.
- To regularly meet with the supervisor and manager to ensure the post holder is supported to carry out the demands of the post
- To ensure that all care services provided are offered without prejudice regardless of age, creed, gender and ethnicity
- To be aware of diverse cultural and ethnic needs and facilitate appropriate support and care.
- To support clients with activities of daily living, support to attend school and appointments.
- To accompany the client getting to outpatient, GP and other appointments relevant to current health or social needs as part of the individuals care plan if agreed to do so.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good standard of education (to include Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent)
- Experience of working with children and young people with mental health conditions in either an acute or community setting
- Experience of working with children and young people with mental health conditions
- Experience of assisting in the assessment of CYP and implement agreed care plans
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
- Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations
Desirable
- Trainee Nursing Associate qualification
- NVQ in Health and Social Care
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
- Ability to feedback and discuss cases within the multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent documentation of duties performed
- Ability to engage CYP and carers
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Good range of problem-solving skills
- Good range of gathering skills
- A positive approach to children and young people
- Fine attention to detail
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the legal framework for mental health care
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).
Closing Date: 10 February 2025
