Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to support children and young people (CYP) accessing our medical areas at the hospital, including A&E, paediatrics, and the hospital wards at Lincoln County hospital (LCH) and Pilgrim hospital Boston. (PHB). We have a Band 3 position available within the team at Lincoln working shifts across a 24/7 rota. The roles will be based within the CAMHS crisis teams in North of the county but also working closely with the adults MH liaison team and be based with them at night. MH liaison workers will work closely with CAMHS CCETT staff to ensure a 24-hour service is offered for CYP experiencing a mental health crisis, including phone support out of hours to those on the case load, support to those accessing medical care or emergency care through ULHT or the S136 suite. The support worker role will work with CAMHS MH liaison team to support children and young people (CYP) who are accessing hospital for physical and mental health problems. This could be on any hospital ward, S136 suite or whilst accessing emergency care or A&E. Under the supervision of CAMHS CCETT staff and the MH liaison practitioners the post holder will support CYP in hospital by spending time with them, supporting them on the wards, implementing safety plans and care plans and care/treatment packages, alongside working with the staff within ULHT to understand the CYP needs. Providing a high standard of clinical care by supporting safe and effective treatment for CYP and families. Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected. Main duties of the job To work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and to promote competent working practice within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. To liaise with the registered practitioners, and carry out assigned duties as a member of the multi- disciplinary mental health team. To be supported to work on own initiative as necessary and report to the team. Promote equality for all patients and understand their health needs and carry out physical health checks when necessary Demonstrate an awareness of service user and carer perspectives on the provision of treatment and continuing care. Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with Trust policy. Participate regularly in management and clinical supervision sessions. Liaise with representatives from associated voluntary and statutory organisations and facilitate good communication processes. To work with service users to promote independence, maximising daily living skills. Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of patients. Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times, treating all patients with dignity and respect. To report any incident which does not comply with Trust policy regarding incident reporting To work flexibly within CAMHS MH liaison team and CCETT service. About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, in an area heralded as a fantastic place to live and work. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this We are also leading the way in transforming care, with multi-million-pound transformation of patient environments and radical redesign of community services. This is the time to join and help redesign our services of the future. We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata for part-time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 274-11419-SP Job locations Horizon Centre Homer House Lincoln LN5 7RZ Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy Competitive annual leave allowance Car leasing scheme NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants Get in touch today: Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy Competitive annual leave allowance Car leasing scheme NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants Get in touch today: Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards resourced by LPFT oNVQ 3 in Care or equivalent Desirable oTraining in mental health awareness or any other training relevant to this post. Experience Essential oPrevious relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting oKnowledge of risk assessment principles oExperience in providing support for people in the community or inpatient with mental health needs Desirable oExperience in providing support for children and young people oExperience of working with people with mental health needs in a crisis Skills Essential oEffective communication with service user, other members of the team and outside agencies oA patient and empathic approach oClear and accurate clinical note keeping with IT skills oAbility to respond to risk and crisis with a calm approach Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards resourced by LPFT oNVQ 3 in Care or equivalent Desirable oTraining in mental health awareness or any other training relevant to this post. Experience Essential oPrevious relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting oKnowledge of risk assessment principles oExperience in providing support for people in the community or inpatient with mental health needs Desirable oExperience in providing support for children and young people oExperience of working with people with mental health needs in a crisis Skills Essential oEffective communication with service user, other members of the team and outside agencies oA patient and empathic approach oClear and accurate clinical note keeping with IT skills oAbility to respond to risk and crisis with a calm approach 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Horizon Centre Homer House Lincoln LN5 7RZ Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)