CAMHS Crisis Hwb Practitioner & Outreach Worker
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 have an opportunity to 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, and 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.
About us
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.
Job 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
* Qualification Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities or Social Work.
* 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.
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.
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