Main area: CAMHS Grade Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 3 months (Pro rata)
Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week (7 days a week)
Job ref: 070-NMR010-0125
Employer: Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: To be completed at recruitment
Town: Powys
Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59
CAMHS Crisis Hwb Practitioner & Outreach Worker
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated specialist practitioner to join our CAMHS crisis, assertive outreach and home treatment team. The successful applicant will be based in a community-based service across the communities of Powys. This post is supporting the development of a sanctuary Hwb pilot and the job is until March 2025.
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
The successful candidate will be based at Crisis Hwb where there will be provision for children, young people and their families to come and receive support for their mental health distress in a friendly and safe environment. You will provide outcomes for children and young people who are at risk of a hospital admission due to their mental distress. The CAMHS crisis HWB will provide a service for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis with complex needs and are at risk of admission to Hospital. Intensive Home Treatment will be provided in collaboration with the service user and in the least restrictive setting, 7 days a week, 365 days a year as per Rota. Intensive Home Treatment will also facilitate the early discharge of those admitted to inpatient units, through intensive but time-limited intervention in the community and to provide support to those at risk from admission to the DGH for a mental health need and/or Tier 4 provision. The successful applicant will work with children, young people and their families in community and home settings.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities or Social Work qualification
* Evidence of working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
* Specialist knowledge/training/experience in mental health difficulties in children and adolescents
* Good working knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 and Children Act 1989, 2004
Experience
* Evidence of working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
Skills
* High level of assessment/risk assessment/planning and evaluation skills necessary for working with acute Mental Health crisis
* Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation POVA/Safeguarding
* Awareness of current developments in Mental Health Practice
* Evidence of clinical and professional post qualification training and development
* Understanding of Mental Health Measure
* Prepared to undertake relevant skills training
* Understanding how attachment issues can affect children and young people's ability to cope
* DBT or coping with strong emotions skills
* Theraplay and DDP skills
As a Health Board, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English; it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail powysresourcing@wales.nhs.uk. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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