Job summary 37.5 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team working within CAMHS Early Help Pathway working with Children, Young people and families to work as a CAMHS Liaison Practitioner. This role will be joining an already established team within the CAMHS service. CAMHS Early Help pathway provide consultation, assessments and targeted, short term interventions up to 8 sessions within the I-THRIVE model with the focus being on early intervention within childrens mental health. The post holder will work as the named Early Help liaison practitioner for schools within the locality, offering consultation, advice & signposting to services. The post holder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological & social wellbeing of children & young people with a drive for early intervention. The post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention & early intervention to children & young people. The post holder will contribute to the CAMHS advice & support line. This will be based on a hybrid model of working with access to office/ clinical space as well remotely. This role will require at least 2 years post qualification experience of working with children & young people within mental health or equivalent with a professional registration. All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service. Main duties of the job Work as the Liaison practitioner within the early help pathway to deliver consultation, advice & signposting to community services and schools working with children & young people with mental health difficulties. Implementation of evidence based targeted interventions & groups evaluated using outcome measures. To ensure that they access timely assessments & interventions. Representing CAMHS in multi-agency meetings having oversight of mental health element. Participate in the delivery of training for schools & community services. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. To actively participate in line management with junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with the other CAMHS pathways. To develop and maintain relationships with all providers. To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times. Communicate clearly with children & young people, their families and all other health professionals. Actively participate in clinical governance & quality improvement initiatives. Ensure that children & young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need, how they can access specific interventions promoting person-centred care. Contribute to the provision of the advice line. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Date posted 19 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2024-NM-9610 Job locations Livewell South West Mount Gould Road Plymouth PL4 7QD Job description Job responsibilities To work as the identified Early Help Liaison practitioner to deliver consultation, advice and information sharing for community services and schools working with children and young people who may present with mental health difficulties. Co-ordination and implementation of evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner with the emphasis on early intervention to deliver best outcomes for CYP. To ensure that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate targeted interventions. Have the knowledge of external services and be able to signpost children, families & professionals. Providing 15 Clinical contacts with young people and families each week. To support the delivery of evidence based group programmes for children and young people with mental health issues from a portfolio of available CAMHS training. Take a lead in representing CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND, CIN meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child. To function as a member of the CAMHS Early Help Pathway taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the pathway. Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) and minimum data set. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with the other CAMHS pathways. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory. To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times. Communicate clearly with children and young people, their families and all other health professional groups. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development. Ensure that children and young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and how they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning. Provide mentorship for students.The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell Southwest mandatory training. Knowledge of Policy and legislation.Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery.Knowledge of external services. Excellent knowledge of the principles of the CYP IAPT programme and a willingness to undertake training. Expert ability in receiving information, analysing and formulating professional judgments. The post holder will provide assessment and targeted interventions focused on Early Help working within the I Thrive model of care to offer the most appropriate input to the children and young peoples needs. Ability to match children and young peoples need with available skills and resources.To take a lead role in the co-ordination of allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation and delegation. Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet the needs of child or young person and service demands. Confidence to travel in an urban environment.Competent IT skills.Take a lead in early help assessments. Formulate plans for appropriate interventions or to sign post to relevant services. Making appropriate agreed referrals for longer-term treatment and attending CAMHS core multi-disciplinary meeting to discuss onward steps to ensure CYP is on correct pathway. Take a lead role in clinical decision-making and collaborating with other team members in the provision of children and young peoples care packages. Ensure the on-going effective use of routine outcome monitoring in line with CAMHS Early Help Pathway.Take a lead role in the identification of risk and the formulation of risk management plans within the community setting. Provide education to children, young people and their families to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance. Promote resilience and prevention of mental health issues. Maintain high standards of clinical care to children, young people and their families. To liaise and work with other clinicians within CAMHS Early Help Pathway to ensure the needs of children and met by the right team, on the right pathway at the right time.Expected to contribute to the development of the CAMHS early help pathway policies including the formulation of protocols. Implement all appropriate National, Livewell Southwest and Local Home Treatment policies and protocols. Provide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff. Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations. Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff. Provide supervision for students both formally and informally as part of the supervisor/assessor. Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff. The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the Team or Livewell Southwest into disrepute.Responsible for Systm1 contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff. Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell Southwest policy.Provide a positive role in clinical audit and service evaluation to ensure high levels of clinical effectiveness. The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC professional Code of Conduct or HCPC.The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Clinical Pathway Manager of the Early Help Pathway.Provide line management for junior staff. The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell Southwest policy. The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell Southwest appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff. The post holder will carry out other duties commensurate with the position as required. Please see attached JD/PS for further information. Job description Job responsibilities To work as the identified Early Help Liaison practitioner to deliver consultation, advice and information sharing for community services and schools working with children and young people who may present with mental health difficulties. Co-ordination and implementation of evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner with the emphasis on early intervention to deliver best outcomes for CYP. To ensure that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate targeted interventions. Have the knowledge of external services and be able to signpost children, families & professionals. Providing 15 Clinical contacts with young people and families each week. To support the delivery of evidence based group programmes for children and young people with mental health issues from a portfolio of available CAMHS training. Take a lead in representing CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND, CIN meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child. To function as a member of the CAMHS Early Help Pathway taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the pathway. Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) and minimum data set. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with the other CAMHS pathways. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory. To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times. Communicate clearly with children and young people, their families and all other health professional groups. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development. Ensure that children and young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and how they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning. Provide mentorship for students.The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell Southwest mandatory training. Knowledge of Policy and legislation.Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery.Knowledge of external services. Excellent knowledge of the principles of the CYP IAPT programme and a willingness to undertake training. Expert ability in receiving information, analysing and formulating professional judgments. The post holder will provide assessment and targeted interventions focused on Early Help working within the I Thrive model of care to offer the most appropriate input to the children and young peoples needs. Ability to match children and young peoples need with available skills and resources.To take a lead role in the co-ordination of allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation and delegation. Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet the needs of child or young person and service demands. Confidence to travel in an urban environment.Competent IT skills.Take a lead in early help assessments. Formulate plans for appropriate interventions or to sign post to relevant services. Making appropriate agreed referrals for longer-term treatment and attending CAMHS core multi-disciplinary meeting to discuss onward steps to ensure CYP is on correct pathway. Take a lead role in clinical decision-making and collaborating with other team members in the provision of children and young peoples care packages. Ensure the on-going effective use of routine outcome monitoring in line with CAMHS Early Help Pathway.Take a lead role in the identification of risk and the formulation of risk management plans within the community setting. Provide education to children, young people and their families to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance. Promote resilience and prevention of mental health issues. Maintain high standards of clinical care to children, young people and their families. To liaise and work with other clinicians within CAMHS Early Help Pathway to ensure the needs of children and met by the right team, on the right pathway at the right time.Expected to contribute to the development of the CAMHS early help pathway policies including the formulation of protocols. Implement all appropriate National, Livewell Southwest and Local Home Treatment policies and protocols. Provide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff. Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations. Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff. Provide supervision for students both formally and informally as part of the supervisor/assessor. Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff. The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the Team or Livewell Southwest into disrepute.Responsible for Systm1 contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff. Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell Southwest policy.Provide a positive role in clinical audit and service evaluation to ensure high levels of clinical effectiveness. The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC professional Code of Conduct or HCPC.The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Clinical Pathway Manager of the Early Help Pathway.Provide line management for junior staff. The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell Southwest policy. The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell Southwest appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff. The post holder will carry out other duties commensurate with the position as required. Please see attached JD/PS for further information. Person Specification Circumstances Essential Ability to travel across Plymouth Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and across Livewell if required Experience Essential Experience of post-registration working with children and young people who have experienced mental health and psychological well-being difficulties. Experience in assessment, inc risk, care planning, intervention and evaluation. Experience of working collaboratively with the client and their families/carers. Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds. Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g. child protection conferences, child in need meetings Experience of managing demanding and difficult professionals/young people/colleagues Experience of managing your own caseload and of working with a team approach Desirable Experience of working with children and young people within mental health. Staff appraisal skills. Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to students and other health professionals. Qualifications Essential RMN, RSCN or RN(LD) registered with NMC or Occupational Therapist/Social Worker (registered with HCPC) Clinical Associate Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Post graduate diploma level specialist training/experience or equivalent. Postgraduate experience of 2 years post registration experience. Further relevant training/courses Desirable Mentorship qualification. Understanding and awareness of therapeutic principles to support with providing interventions within childrens mental health. Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health Evidence of practice supervisor & assessor training completed to support nursing students. Knowledge and skills Essential Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Crisis Care Concordat, CPA,Clinical Risk Assessment,Safeguarding Children,Clinical governance.Mental Health and Risk assessment, care planning, evaluation and intervention skills.Well developed communication skills both oral and written. Ability to work in partnership and in collaboration with others, both in and out of own agency/professional background.Commitment to own learning and professional development. Reflective Practitioner. Ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to identify and refer on for unmet need. Desirable Knowledge of common physical health issues that may affect people with a severe and enduring mental health problem.STORM assessment. Knowledge of different models of therapy, e.g. Applied Behaviour Analysis and at least one other therapeutic modality eg CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focused therapy etc. Systm1, Care First or other electronic records system. Work flexibly in order to respond to service need. Positive attitude to change.Positive attitude to working within a complex mental health environment.Committed to developing and improving mental health services. Person Specification Circumstances Essential Ability to travel across Plymouth Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and across Livewell if required Experience Essential Experience of post-registration working with children and young people who have experienced mental health and psychological well-being difficulties. Experience in assessment, inc risk, care planning, intervention and evaluation. Experience of working collaboratively with the client and their families/carers. Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds. Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g. child protection conferences, child in need meetings Experience of managing demanding and difficult professionals/young people/colleagues Experience of managing your own caseload and of working with a team approach Desirable Experience of working with children and young people within mental health. Staff appraisal skills. Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to students and other health professionals. Qualifications Essential RMN, RSCN or RN(LD) registered with NMC or Occupational Therapist/Social Worker (registered with HCPC) Clinical Associate Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Post graduate diploma level specialist training/experience or equivalent. Postgraduate experience of 2 years post registration experience. Further relevant training/courses Desirable Mentorship qualification. Understanding and awareness of therapeutic principles to support with providing interventions within childrens mental health. Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health Evidence of practice supervisor & assessor training completed to support nursing students. Knowledge and skills Essential Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Crisis Care Concordat, CPA,Clinical Risk Assessment,Safeguarding Children,Clinical governance.Mental Health and Risk assessment, care planning, evaluation and intervention skills.Well developed communication skills both oral and written. Ability to work in partnership and in collaboration with others, both in and out of own agency/professional background.Commitment to own learning and professional development. Reflective Practitioner. Ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to identify and refer on for unmet need. Desirable Knowledge of common physical health issues that may affect people with a severe and enduring mental health problem.STORM assessment. Knowledge of different models of therapy, e.g. Applied Behaviour Analysis and at least one other therapeutic modality eg CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focused therapy etc. Systm1, Care First or other electronic records system. Work flexibly in order to respond to service need. Positive attitude to change.Positive attitude to working within a complex mental health environment.Committed to developing and improving mental health services. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest Address Livewell South West Mount Gould Road Plymouth PL4 7QD Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)