Job summary Calderdale and Kirklees Childand Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has an exciting opportunity torecruit to a post within the Eating Disorder team and will include thedeveloping ARFID pathway. This post is part of a servicedevelopment to provide additional support to both the Eating Disorder Team andembed an ARFID pathway within it to ensure the needs of these children, youngpeople and their families are met. By identifying children andyoung people earlier and providing the right support, we can work with familiesto provide a dedicated treatment plan to be able to, prevent escalation andreduce long term difficulties and decrease the pressures in the ED and acuteservices. You will work directly with the dietetic team to provide care. We are looking for someonehighly motivated and enthusiastic who has an interest in Eating Disorders andARFID. We are a community team who works weekdays and cover the Calderdale andKirklees area. Support is offered both fromthe team and wider service. The service support professional development. Wetake pride in working together to maintain a supportive and friendly workplacethat enables our staff to thrive and influence positive change to the lives ofthe young people and families who have the support of our service. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. All employees of the Trust are stronglyencouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be a part of a Eating Disorder pathway andwill support the team in developing and driving this pathway within the EatingDisorders service. You will work with the dietitians and other assistant toensure care is delivered to out young people. Further requirements can be found within theperson specification and job description.You will deliver high quality interventions following care planning,treatment and regular reviews (CPA) from the qualified practitioners in yourteam for children and young people who meet the criteria of the pathway with adiagnosis/presentation of both Eating Disorders and ARFID, with oversight andsupport from the qualified members of the team. This could include daily meal support for young people,supplyingvitamins, drawing up meal plans with the dietitians, support assessments andintervention, offering support within groups for both parents and young peopleor offering packages of intervention as agreed with the qualified staff. Someone who can engage with people well and is able to work well within a team.You would receive supervision and line management regularly to ensure you feelwell supported and able to deliver the agreed work to a high standard. At the time of advertising,this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UKVisas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason,unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at thismoment in time. About us Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust. Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year. Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The Post holder will be responsiblefor the effective day to day delivery of integrated community mental healthservices within the designated team area. The post holder will be responsiblefor the day to day management of resources and staff employed by both SWYPFTand integrated partners with agreed permissions framework to act in conjunctionwith service managers for both health and social services. The post holder will be expected tohave strong clinical and leadership skills and be responsible for ensuring thedelivery of quality community mental health services. The Team Leaderwill manage allocated resources on behalf of the trust and local authority toensure that fundamentals of care are delivered. Provide day to daymanagement of all staff within the community team including sickness andabsence monitoring, conduct and performance etc. Ensure that teamresources are deployed appropriately to meet the day to day demands on theservice. Ensure service provisionmeets the individual needs of service users and their carers within thepersonalisation, prevention and recovery agenda. Ensure that the serviceobserves the legal and philosophical requirements of national legislativeframeworks. Monitor the quality andappropriateness of service provision. Monitor team budgets andtake measures to ensure that they remain within agreed establishments, alertingthe budget holder of current or expected budget pressures. In conjunction with thelocal funding agreements, authorise appropriate use of community care budgetsto purchase community care packages which have been developed thorough qualityassessment and care planning process. Ensure the provision of supervisionand caseload management for team members in line with appropriate linemanagement structure. Ensure staff managementand appraisal systems are implemented and monitored as required by the trustand local authority. Ensure that team membersmeet professional and statutory obligations and comply with trust and localauthority policies and procedures. Ensure that trust andlocal authority performance requirements are met and necessary data iscollected, using electronic information as required. Ensure appropriate trustand local authority procedures are carried out under the agreed multi agency safeguardingprocedures. Ensure service user andcarer influence and involvement in planning and evaluating interventions andservices. Participate in localservice planning and development. Lead in the recruitmentand retention of staff within the team. Undertake HR and systeminvestigations and write reports that will evidence the investigation andsupport higher level decision making. The Team Leader will use a range of positive behaviours and leadershipstyles to influence others in the provision of high quality community mentalhealth service, working collaboratively to achieve trust, local authority andservice objectives. Provide a visible,accessible and authoritative presence to which staff, service users, carers andadvocates can turn to for assistance, advice and support. Use problem solvingskills and empowerment to resolve issues. Support staff in thedevelopment of their new ideas, strategies and quality initiatives. Make recommendations forchange in clinical practice and lead implementation of changes in conjunctionwith team and the general manager. Take an active role inleading the development of integrated community teams. The team manager will support and coordinate the clinical developmentof staff and the team in line with current policy, trust and local authorityguidance. Foster an environmentwhich values and encourages evidence based practice, research, clinical audit, servicedevelopment and evaluation. Work in conjunction with professionalleads across health and social care to ensure appropriate training and learningopportunities are facilitated for staff working within community services. Develop / utiliseappropriate networks at local and regional level to develop and promote personalisation,prevention and recovery approaches in community services. We are aware that an increasing numberof applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Jobapplication forms. Over reliance on AI-generatedcontent in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selectingcandidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance yourapplication, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Job description Job responsibilities The Post holder will be responsiblefor the effective day to day delivery of integrated community mental healthservices within the designated team area. The post holder will be responsiblefor the day to day management of resources and staff employed by both SWYPFTand integrated partners with agreed permissions framework to act in conjunctionwith service managers for both health and social services. The post holder will be expected tohave strong clinical and leadership skills and be responsible for ensuring thedelivery of quality community mental health services. The Team Leaderwill manage allocated resources on behalf of the trust and local authority toensure that fundamentals of care are delivered. Provide day to daymanagement of all staff within the community team including sickness andabsence monitoring, conduct and performance etc. Ensure that teamresources are deployed appropriately to meet the day to day demands on theservice. Ensure service provisionmeets the individual needs of service users and their carers within thepersonalisation, prevention and recovery agenda. Ensure that the serviceobserves the legal and philosophical requirements of national legislativeframeworks. Monitor the quality andappropriateness of service provision. Monitor team budgets andtake measures to ensure that they remain within agreed establishments, alertingthe budget holder of current or expected budget pressures. In conjunction with thelocal funding agreements, authorise appropriate use of community care budgetsto purchase community care packages which have been developed thorough qualityassessment and care planning process. Ensure the provision of supervisionand caseload management for team members in line with appropriate linemanagement structure. Ensure staff managementand appraisal systems are implemented and monitored as required by the trustand local authority. Ensure that team membersmeet professional and statutory obligations and comply with trust and localauthority policies and procedures. Ensure that trust andlocal authority performance requirements are met and necessary data iscollected, using electronic information as required. Ensure appropriate trustand local authority procedures are carried out under the agreed multi agency safeguardingprocedures. Ensure service user andcarer influence and involvement in planning and evaluating interventions andservices. Participate in localservice planning and development. Lead in the recruitmentand retention of staff within the team. Undertake HR and systeminvestigations and write reports that will evidence the investigation andsupport higher level decision making. The Team Leader will use a range of positive behaviours and leadershipstyles to influence others in the provision of high quality community mentalhealth service, working collaboratively to achieve trust, local authority andservice objectives. Provide a visible,accessible and authoritative presence to which staff, service users, carers andadvocates can turn to for assistance, advice and support. Use problem solvingskills and empowerment to resolve issues. Support staff in thedevelopment of their new ideas, strategies and quality initiatives. Make recommendations forchange in clinical practice and lead implementation of changes in conjunctionwith team and the general manager. Take an active role inleading the development of integrated community teams. The team manager will support and coordinate the clinical developmentof staff and the team in line with current policy, trust and local authorityguidance. Foster an environmentwhich values and encourages evidence based practice, research, clinical audit, servicedevelopment and evaluation. Work in conjunction with professionalleads across health and social care to ensure appropriate training and learningopportunities are facilitated for staff working within community services. Develop / utiliseappropriate networks at local and regional level to develop and promote personalisation,prevention and recovery approaches in community services. We are aware that an increasing numberof applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Jobapplication forms. Over reliance on AI-generatedcontent in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selectingcandidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance yourapplication, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent. Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post. Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification. Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post). Desirable Experience of the speciality area. Group Facilitation skills. Willingness to undertake further study/development. Training Essential Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc. Personal Attributes Essential Responsive attitude and approach. Dress appropriately for the environment. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Experience Essential Significant experience: In providing care and/ or healthrelated procedures(where appropriate to the role). In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills in user/carer involvement. Special Knowledge and Skills Essential As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care. Provide and receive practice supervision. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24 hour shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role). Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately. Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction. Desirable Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others. Physical Attributes Essential A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary). Person Specification Qualifications Essential A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent. Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post. Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification. Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post). Desirable Experience of the speciality area. Group Facilitation skills. Willingness to undertake further study/development. Training Essential Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc. Personal Attributes Essential Responsive attitude and approach. Dress appropriately for the environment. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Experience Essential Significant experience: In providing care and/ or healthrelated procedures(where appropriate to the role). In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills in user/carer involvement. Special Knowledge and Skills Essential As appropriate to the role: Demonstrates excellent customer care skills. Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care. Provide and receive practice supervision. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24 hour shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role). Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role. Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills. Diversity/Cultural understanding. Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc. Non-judgemental, empathetic manner. Demonstrates Trust Values. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately. Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction. Desirable Language skills other than English. Experience of supervising/inducting others. Physical Attributes Essential A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary). 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 South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Address Folly Hall Mills St Thomas' Road Huddersfield HD1 3LT Employer's website