We are seeking a passionate and skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our Children’s and Young Persons (CYP) Service, delivering high-quality mental health services to young people aged 11-18/18-25. This role involves building relationships with educational, vocational, and leisure facilities, providing outreach support, and contributing to the development of innovative mental health services.
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This post is working 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
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What you will be doing:
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* Collaborating within the CYP Service to support young people in the Jewish community facing mental health challenges.
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* Managing a 1:1 caseload, guiding young people through their recovery journey and helping them achieve their goals.
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* Providing a user-centred, holistic service that fosters recovery, safety, and positive risk-taking.
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* Coordinating with health and social care organisations, schools, and further education institutions, offering appropriate referrals.
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* Working with community partners to help young people find and maintain suitable employment, education, and volunteering opportunities.
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* Participating in the establishment and operation of service user groups.
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* Maintaining accurate electronic records and offering specialist assessments and holistic interventions.
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* Collaboratively assessing and managing risks with young people, regularly re-evaluating support plans.
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* Building local partnerships within the Jewish community to support mental health recovery and implement preventative strategies.
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* Keeping abreast of current knowledge and advancements in mental health care for young adults.
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* Following health and safety guidelines, including the Lone Worker Policy and risk assessments.
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* Ensuring compliance with the Equality Act and other relevant legislation.
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* Using video conferencing to support clients and attending regular supervision and relevant meetings.
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* Taking part in Jami’s appraisal process and ensuring activities align with Jami’s values and the needs of the Jewish community.
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What you will need:
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* Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing, or relevant field.
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* Further qualifications in Children and Young People’s Mental Health.
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* Registration with HCPC or relevant governing body.
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* Experience of working with young people (11-18) with mental health problems.
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* Caseload management, initial assessment, and risk assessment skills.
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* Understanding of Recovery principles and service user involvement.
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* Ability to work holistically with individuals and groups.
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* Experience developing group-based activities to support service users’ needs.
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* Ability to form effective working relationships with professionals from various agencies and individuals experiencing mental health issues.
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* Good IT, written, and verbal communication skills.
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