Job summary Do you have an interest in working with young people and advocating for their needs? Do you enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support young people and their families with mental health difficulties? We are delighted at the prospect of recruiting a Support Worker to join our supportive and innovative Getting More Help (GMH) team in the Buckinghamshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. GMH is part of Buckinghamshire-wide mental health and well-being service which is designed to provide young people with expert help from one easy access point and is and run by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient numbers of applications are received. Main duties of the job To support and enhance the clinical care of patients and their parents/carers within Buckinghamshire Getting Help - High Intensity (GH-hi) Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS); whilst they are on a treatment specific pathway; e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication management, Short-term Family Therapy and Psychotherapy, etc. To offer: timely liaison with both internal and external partners, families signposting opportunities to support recovery, and parent & carers psychoeducational sessions to improve understanding. To work directly with children, young people and families to ensure that they are well engaged in their CAMHS service offer. 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 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 267-BM6748649 Job locations Sue Nicholls Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as an integral part of this dynamic team working with young people with a range of needs and will be required to offer both direct and indirect support. Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that offers a whole systems approach to the short and long term management of mental illness. See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as an integral part of this dynamic team working with young people with a range of needs and will be required to offer both direct and indirect support. Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that offers a whole systems approach to the short and long term management of mental illness. See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Skills Essential An interest in working with young people with moderate mental health presentation Non-judgmental, empathic, and sensitive Experience Essential Evidence of supporting children, adolescents or adults with a background of self-harm and/or mental health conditions. Experience and competence in responding to clients expressing high levels of distress Experience of safeguarding CYP Desirable Experience of working with clients with mental health conditions in either the community, an inpatient setting, social care setting or a specialist educational establishment. Experience of working within a healthcare service Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's Desirable Undergraduate degree qualification Person Specification Skills Essential An interest in working with young people with moderate mental health presentation Non-judgmental, empathic, and sensitive Experience Essential Evidence of supporting children, adolescents or adults with a background of self-harm and/or mental health conditions. Experience and competence in responding to clients expressing high levels of distress Experience of safeguarding CYP Desirable Experience of working with clients with mental health conditions in either the community, an inpatient setting, social care setting or a specialist educational establishment. Experience of working within a healthcare service Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's Desirable Undergraduate degree qualification 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 Sue Nicholls Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)