Job summary Mental Health Practitioner - Learning Disability 37.5hrs per week Permanent The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary CAMHS team in Liverpool They will work to engage children, young people with a significant learning disability and their families in the therapeutic process. Supporting the assessment and implementation of complex mental health interventions for children and young people under the supervision of an experienced CAMHS clinician and completing structured behavioral assessments to support the implementation of PBS plans The post holder will be expected to liaise with external agencies including health, SEN schools, education, social care and the voluntary sector and act as a named key worker to children, young people and families accessing Alder Hey CAMHS services. Under supervision the post holder will perform effective and evaluated assessments in line with their own knowledge base and the trust's policies and procedures They will also be responsible for enabling effective and meaningful service user participation in the design and delivery of our services through individual and group engagement, facilitation of events/focus groups, supporting the wider CAMHS participation agenda and that of Alder Hey Children's NHS FT The post holder will have the ability to self-reflect and be aware to work within their job remit. Also attend team meetings, regular supervision and will be willing to joint work cases with all members of the multidisciplinary team Main duties of the job Main duties of the job To work directly with children and young people with a significant learning disability and their families as directed by senior clinicians. To maintain patient records (including care plans and risk assessments) in line with trust policy. To escalate any risk or safeguarding concerns to senior colleagues and other relevant agencies in line with trust policy. To work in the community, including home visits and through agreed activities to positively improve a young person's social and emotional development, reduce behaviours of concern and increase quality of life. To work flexibly in order to maximise opportunities for engagement of children, young people and families. To develop positive relationships with children, young people and families which actively supports their engagement. To identify appropriate activities for young people and develop a local knowledge of youth groups and alternative voluntary projects young people can link with. About us This is an exciting opportunity for a mental health engagement practitioner to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The mental health engagement practitioner will be a member of the specialist, multi-disciplinary service and will be supported through supervision by a senior member of the team on a regular basis. The post holder will provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need. Alder Hey is an equal opportunities employer, and our workforce is currently under-represented from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with disabilities. We would welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as our ambition is that our workforce is fully reflective of the communities that we serve. Alder Hey is signed up to the disability confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 411-COM-24-6824489-B Job locations Liverpool Fresh CAMHS - Alder Hey Babbage House, Liverpool Innovation Park, Edge Lane Liverpool L7 9NJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information and details about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information and details about this role. Person Specification Education, training and experience. Essential Registered LD Nurse Current Registration with NMC Desirable Completed Preceptorship Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people and their families in either Health, Social or Education settings Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders. Experience of working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access Desirable Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health. Experience of delivering group interventions. Knowledge Essential Understanding of how to work with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Knowledge of safeguarding issues and relevant legislation. Knowledge of child development Desirable Knowledge of audit processes Skills Essential Ability to carry out therapeutic mental health interventions with children, their families or parent/carers. Assessment and management of children and young people who present with risk. Awareness of cultural diversity and ability to incorporate this into care planning and delivery. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures. Desirable Skilled at engaging and building relationships with children young people and their families Skilled at undertaking holistic assessments of emotional and mental health needs alongside coexisting physical and environmental factors that impact on wellbeing. Person Specification Education, training and experience. Essential Registered LD Nurse Current Registration with NMC Desirable Completed Preceptorship Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people and their families in either Health, Social or Education settings Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders. Experience of working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access Desirable Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health. Experience of delivering group interventions. Knowledge Essential Understanding of how to work with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Knowledge of safeguarding issues and relevant legislation. Knowledge of child development Desirable Knowledge of audit processes Skills Essential Ability to carry out therapeutic mental health interventions with children, their families or parent/carers. Assessment and management of children and young people who present with risk. Awareness of cultural diversity and ability to incorporate this into care planning and delivery. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures. Desirable Skilled at engaging and building relationships with children young people and their families Skilled at undertaking holistic assessments of emotional and mental health needs alongside coexisting physical and environmental factors that impact on wellbeing. 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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool Fresh CAMHS - Alder Hey Babbage House, Liverpool Innovation Park, Edge Lane Liverpool L7 9NJ Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)