Job summary We are looking for a Community Support worker who is interested in delivering intensive community support to young people and their families. Based at our CAMHS Tier 4 service based at the Meadow Unit, offering both full time and part time oppertunities. The Learning Disability and Autism Hospital at Home team, is an innovative new service being developed under the Thames Valley Provider Collaborative. The team will focus on young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities AND/OR a severe degree of functional impairment associated with an autism diagnosis who are at risk of home or placement breakdown and who could meet the threshold for inpatient care. In some cases, the team will help prevent unnecessary admissions and in others, young people will be stepped down from tier 4 care through the LDA Hospital at Home team. LDA Hospital at Home maximizes the use of new technology, provides care close to home, reduces admission, length of stay, waiting times and provides earlier discharge from inpatient care.By supporting the care pathway, we will be offering a bespoke service where children and young people are cared for by receiving the appropriate intensity of support but in their own communities. This will: Reduce the burden on families to travel long distances Enhance continued engagement with community clinical teams Encourage early therapeutic home leave Minimise Length of Stay Avoid admission Main duties of the job Some of your key duties will include: Supporting young people and their families experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. Delivering evidence based interventions in clinic and in the community. Working alongside a range of practitioners. Working within the agreed, individualised model providing evidence based interventions for a wide variety of presentations to support young people and their families and carers within a community setting. Linking into inpatient settings to help young people transition back to the community. Working alongside a wide variety of professionals. Working with a wide network of people involved in the care and treatment of the young person. Travelling to see people in the setting that is best for them. Providing meal supports for people who are struggling at meal times. Working flexibly with extended hours between 8am-8pm Feeding back any concerns or issues related to the safety of the people you are working with. About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 267-OC6995094 Job locations Meadow unit Warneford hospital Oxford OX3 7JS Job description Job responsibilities In this role, we'll offer you clinical supervision, management supervision, reflective spaces, along with opportunities for training and continued professional development. You will also have the opportunity to link with several services across the Thames Valley collaborative within CAMHS. We're committed to delivering an excellent induction to embed you into the service and ensure you have the skills and confidence to enjoy your job. We'll also provide the most helpful in house training pertinent to your role to help you develop the right skills. Please answer the following questions in your personal statement for the role: what does being a support worker in the LDA HH team mean to you? what do you think will make the most difference supporting young people with an LD or Autism diagnosis to stay in the community as an alternative to inpatient support? Job description Job responsibilities In this role, we'll offer you clinical supervision, management supervision, reflective spaces, along with opportunities for training and continued professional development. You will also have the opportunity to link with several services across the Thames Valley collaborative within CAMHS. We're committed to delivering an excellent induction to embed you into the service and ensure you have the skills and confidence to enjoy your job. We'll also provide the most helpful in house training pertinent to your role to help you develop the right skills. Please answer the following questions in your personal statement for the role: what does being a support worker in the LDA HH team mean to you? what do you think will make the most difference supporting young people with an LD or Autism diagnosis to stay in the community as an alternative to inpatient support? Person Specification Knowledge/Experince Essential Experience of working in a children's service. Knowledge of Safeguarding policy and procedures Skills Essential Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic. Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual patient needs Highly developed communication and team working skills Qualifications Essential Good standard of education Person Specification Knowledge/Experince Essential Experience of working in a children's service. Knowledge of Safeguarding policy and procedures Skills Essential Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic. Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual patient needs Highly developed communication and team working skills Qualifications Essential Good standard of education 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Meadow unit Warneford hospital Oxford OX3 7JS Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)