Job summary We have an opportunity for a passionate and determined Navigator to join the organisation on a fixed term basis. This is an opportunity to work as part of a charity committed to our vision of enabling everyone in our communities to achieve better mental health. TOG Mind is a fast-paced charity delivering a wide variety of mental health and emotional wellbeing services. In your role as a CYP Population Health Navigator you will be part of an innovative population health management programme focused on providing more proactive identification and support to children and young people (aged 5-17) at risk of developing mental health condition. You will work across the West neighbourhood from community settings, providing holistic assessments, therapeutic interventions and overseeing care planning for children and young people. You will work as part of the PHM team and be supported by Tameside Oldham and Glossop Minds dedicated children, young people and families directorate and you will also connect with our Adults Navigator who supports the West district Main duties of the job You will be responsible for working with the PHM Care Coordinator in the identification, engagement and case management of at risk CYP, supported by data. You will complete holistic assessments and provide therapeutic interventions to the CYP. You will support CYP through the development of a robust care plan in collaboration with the PCN and wider Health and Social Care agencies to intervene early to maintain good health, prevent deterioration and ensure they are able to access services which meet their needs You will work with the coordinator to ensure the delivery and review of the care plan You will work from community bases across Oldham West and from the Mind office in Oldham. The role is highly relationship-driven and will involve building excellent relationships across our neighbourhood and the wider health and care system in Oldham West through a new integrated team as well as building strong, trusted relationships with the children and families this model seeks to support. You will work with the PHM Coordinator to monitor and track the progress of CYP, the effectiveness of interventions and the exploration of mechanisms to support new ways of working About us Our Vision Enabling everyone in our communities to achieve better mental health Our Mission To continue to provide the best quality local mental health services in prevention, early intervention and primary care; alongside empowering individuals and our communities to live well. We provide a wide range of services to our local communities. We provide support to individuals, groups, and families. We work with people of all ages and have a dedicated Youth in Mind team providing support to Children and Young people. We typically work with over 5,000 people per year and have consistently received feedback that over 70% of people felt their wellbeing had improved as a result of using our services. Our Values TOG Mind is passionate about mental health and believes that: Mental health is as important as physical health, and applies to everyone. People are experts on themselves and our role is to work holistically to help people to help themselves. As a charity TOG Mind occupies a special place in the landscape of mental health services. We can innovate, adapt and serve our communities in ways that others can not. Our appetite for continuous development and improvement enables us to affect positive change. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14,283 a year For an 18 hour vacancy Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number E0191-25-0188 Job locations 19-25 Union Street Oldham OL1 1HA Job description Job responsibilities Duties specific to this role: Work as an integral part of the Children, Young people and Families Directorate to deliver services directly to members of our community. Ability to deliver services within the community. Provide support to people within the boundaries of our services, identify any additional support and sensitively help them to access other services as needed. Be responsible for managing a caseload of young people accessing the service and overseeing their care planning Work alongside other staff and volunteers to ensure members of our community can access the services they need. Make decisions autonomously according to good clinical practice to ensure the safety of people accessing services and help identify areas for improvement. Maintain professional boundaries and work with partner organisational to safeguard people, ensuring safeguarding practices are followed and embedded within personal practice Work in collaboration with the Primary Care Network in Oldham West and other agencies across Health and Social Care to develop bespoke care plans Represent the organisation and our values during your work with CYP and families, at local events and celebrations as well as at relevant meetings such as CIN, Child protection, team around the family. General duties: Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of people inside and outside the organisation. Use IT systems including email, online systems, and Microsoft packages to record and share information. Deliver and monitor a range of complex activities or programmes in your department and achieve service and project outcomes Support the organisation to devise and develop improvements in your area of expertise Work in partnership with a wide range of partners, stakeholders, and communities. Engage in continuous professional development and carry out any other reasonable tasks relevant to the role. Job description Job responsibilities Duties specific to this role: Work as an integral part of the Children, Young people and Families Directorate to deliver services directly to members of our community. Ability to deliver services within the community. Provide support to people within the boundaries of our services, identify any additional support and sensitively help them to access other services as needed. Be responsible for managing a caseload of young people accessing the service and overseeing their care planning Work alongside other staff and volunteers to ensure members of our community can access the services they need. Make decisions autonomously according to good clinical practice to ensure the safety of people accessing services and help identify areas for improvement. Maintain professional boundaries and work with partner organisational to safeguard people, ensuring safeguarding practices are followed and embedded within personal practice Work in collaboration with the Primary Care Network in Oldham West and other agencies across Health and Social Care to develop bespoke care plans Represent the organisation and our values during your work with CYP and families, at local events and celebrations as well as at relevant meetings such as CIN, Child protection, team around the family. General duties: Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of people inside and outside the organisation. Use IT systems including email, online systems, and Microsoft packages to record and share information. Deliver and monitor a range of complex activities or programmes in your department and achieve service and project outcomes Support the organisation to devise and develop improvements in your area of expertise Work in partnership with a wide range of partners, stakeholders, and communities. Engage in continuous professional development and carry out any other reasonable tasks relevant to the role. Person Specification Abilities Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond positively to change and uncertainty. Strong organisation and planning capabilities. Solution-focused mindset. Persuading and advocating abilities. Provide a range of therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families Prioritise and manage a wide range of tasks. Team working and collaboration with others Negotiation and influencing Effective knowledge sharing Qualifications Essential Willingness to undertake training and qualifications relevant to role. (E) Recognised Qualification to Diploma level relevant to working in Mental Health and Well-Being Values Essential Values Relationships: Demonstrate ability to listen and ask questions to understand others and build trust. (E) Aspiration: Demonstrate ability to provide support to others relevant to this role. (E) Learning: Demonstrate ability to undertake learning, seek insight, and grow from experience. (E) Potential: Demonstrate ability to take personal responsibility for your own development and the development of others. (E) Experience Essential Experience Experience of providing support services to members of the public including completing robust assessments of need. (E) Experience of working independently and in collaboration to deliver services safely. (E) Experience of working with Children and Young people in supporting Emotional well-being and Mental Health (E) Experience of identifying and managing risk and safeguarding concerns (E) Experience of working in multi disciplinary settings (E) Knowledge Essential Knowledge of emotional wellbeing, mental health or other relevant health support services in the Oldham West PCN (E) Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to support people to achieve better mental health. (E) Lived experience of overcoming adversity in relation to mental health concerns (D) Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection (E) Knowledge of the i-Thrive Framework for Children and Young Peoples Mental Health. (E) Person Specification Abilities Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond positively to change and uncertainty. Strong organisation and planning capabilities. Solution-focused mindset. Persuading and advocating abilities. Provide a range of therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families Prioritise and manage a wide range of tasks. Team working and collaboration with others Negotiation and influencing Effective knowledge sharing Qualifications Essential Willingness to undertake training and qualifications relevant to role. (E) Recognised Qualification to Diploma level relevant to working in Mental Health and Well-Being Values Essential Values Relationships: Demonstrate ability to listen and ask questions to understand others and build trust. (E) Aspiration: Demonstrate ability to provide support to others relevant to this role. (E) Learning: Demonstrate ability to undertake learning, seek insight, and grow from experience. (E) Potential: Demonstrate ability to take personal responsibility for your own development and the development of others. (E) Experience Essential Experience Experience of providing support services to members of the public including completing robust assessments of need. (E) Experience of working independently and in collaboration to deliver services safely. (E) Experience of working with Children and Young people in supporting Emotional well-being and Mental Health (E) Experience of identifying and managing risk and safeguarding concerns (E) Experience of working in multi disciplinary settings (E) Knowledge Essential Knowledge of emotional wellbeing, mental health or other relevant health support services in the Oldham West PCN (E) Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to support people to achieve better mental health. (E) Lived experience of overcoming adversity in relation to mental health concerns (D) Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection (E) Knowledge of the i-Thrive Framework for Children and Young Peoples Mental Health. (E) 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. Employer details Employer name Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind Address 19-25 Union Street Oldham OL1 1HA Employer's website https://www.togmind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)