Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the core North Warwickshire CAMHS team where we have a band 5 practitioner role available. We believe in having a good work-life balance which is why we offer flexible working agreements. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered professional to join our friendly multi-agency team and help us on our journey to offering outstanding care for the children and young people (CYP) within Coventry and Warwickshire. Our team consists of Mental health nurses, Paediatric nurses, Learning disability nurses and social workers and support workers. We offer a generous package of support for our team such as regular supervision, training/shadowing opportunities and wellbeing support. If you would like to know more information about this role or come and meet the team then please get in touch for an informal chat or visit. Main duties of the job To promote the needs of young people with emotional and mental ill health to other agencies and the general public. To identify and evaluate specific client needs through assessment under the supervision of a band 6 practitioner. To assist in the development of new services and projects within CAMHS. To participate as an active member of the CAMHS team and establish and maintain effective communication with other agencies and professionals. To report any difficulties that may arise in a timely fashion to band 6 nurse supervisor/senior nurse/team leader. For more information on this role please see attached documentation. About us We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. These include: generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us flexible working opportunities excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle. wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support group We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. Date posted 16 January 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, Compressed hours Reference number 444-6881620-CG Job locations Whitestone Clinic Nuneaton CV11 4SG Job description Job responsibilities It is essential that you have professional registration such as nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist or psychotherapist with experience of working with children and adolescents. You should be able to demonstrate holistic care and risk management for the CYP and their family. You will work within a multi-disciplinary approach within RISE and our colleagues in the acute care setting. Your role will have a key part to play in collaboratively shaping the continued development of the service model for CYP in Crisis. You will have experience within mental health and or social care work where you have undertaken assessments, formulations and risk assessments. You will be working within the trusts policies and procedures and legal frameworks such as NICE Guidelines. You will be working collaboratively with our colleagues in the acute Trusts, Social Care, key stakeholders and GPs. You also must be/have: Motivated Able to demonstrate a non judgemental and empathetic approach to service users Personal resilience Engaging, open, reliable, and punctual The ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of safety issue The ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements. Job description Job responsibilities It is essential that you have professional registration such as nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist or psychotherapist with experience of working with children and adolescents. You should be able to demonstrate holistic care and risk management for the CYP and their family. You will work within a multi-disciplinary approach within RISE and our colleagues in the acute care setting. Your role will have a key part to play in collaboratively shaping the continued development of the service model for CYP in Crisis. You will have experience within mental health and or social care work where you have undertaken assessments, formulations and risk assessments. You will be working within the trusts policies and procedures and legal frameworks such as NICE Guidelines. You will be working collaboratively with our colleagues in the acute Trusts, Social Care, key stakeholders and GPs. You also must be/have: Motivated Able to demonstrate a non judgemental and empathetic approach to service users Personal resilience Engaging, open, reliable, and punctual The ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of safety issue The ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Relevant Professional qualification, e.g., social worker, nurse, occupational therapist, speech & language therapist, psychotherapist, psychologist. Current Registration with relevant professional body. Significant experience working with children and adolescents Evidence of continuing professional development Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential Excellent written communication skills Effective organisational and time management skills Ability to assess and manage risk EXPERIENCE Essential Substantial experience in mental health Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management OTHER Essential Able to travel independently Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Relevant Professional qualification, e.g., social worker, nurse, occupational therapist, speech & language therapist, psychotherapist, psychologist. Current Registration with relevant professional body. Significant experience working with children and adolescents Evidence of continuing professional development Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential Excellent written communication skills Effective organisational and time management skills Ability to assess and manage risk EXPERIENCE Essential Substantial experience in mental health Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management OTHER Essential Able to travel independently 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust Address Whitestone Clinic Nuneaton CV11 4SG Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)