Job summary We are looking for someone who has a core profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist, who is registered with NMC, and ideally with knowledge and some experience within a CYPMH setting or experience in working within Mental Health. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivating, have the ability to case manage and will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to establish good working relationships essential to the success of the service. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CYPMH). As part of the team you will take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families and carers. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people, their families and carers, who present to the service. These assessments will also include young people needing support due to deliberate self-harm. The CYPMH services within LCFT are undergoing a transformation programme to implement the THRIVE model as a response to the Five Year Forward View. To meet this forward thinking view we are specifically looking for practitioners with a modern mind-set and an enthusiasm for the new model. Main duties of the job A means of transport is essential and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. For an informal discussion please contact 01772 644644 asking for Lisa Reynolds. The post holder will utilise CYMPH core skills to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, formulations and risk assessments, as well as co-producing achievable goals alongside children/young people and their families. Evidence based therapeutic interventions will be utilised to support children and families experiencing difficulties relating to complex mental health. This is envisaged to sit within the 'Getting More Help' domain of the THRIVE Model. They will work with the MDT to develop the formulation of the child/young person and family's needs and support the development of a care plan based upon the child/young person and family's negotiated goals and relevant evidence based interventions. This will be under clinical supervision from a more senior clinical psychology practitioner. As part of an integrated CYMPH service, promote robust community partnership working arrangements alongside other key stakeholders in order to deliver integrated care. Actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the Trust safeguarding team. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (subject to confirmation) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-SPS1352-MS Job locations Shawbrook House Balcarres Road Leyland PR25 3ED Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN/RMN/Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Desirable Additional further training or experience in CYMPH Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs Knowledge Essential Ability to comprehensively assess complex mental health needs, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions Specific skills and knowledge in evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet complex needs Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding children and 'Think Family' Experience Essential Managing own workload with effective liaison with Working in the community others Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Skills Essential An ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of the developing service. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to have challenging discussions Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required Ability to travel frequently to different work bases Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN/RMN/Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Desirable Additional further training or experience in CYMPH Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs Knowledge Essential Ability to comprehensively assess complex mental health needs, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions Specific skills and knowledge in evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet complex needs Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding children and 'Think Family' Experience Essential Managing own workload with effective liaison with Working in the community others Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Skills Essential An ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of the developing service. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to have challenging discussions Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required Ability to travel frequently to different work bases 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Shawbrook House Balcarres Road Leyland PR25 3ED Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)